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Elastollan® for Sensitive Applications

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Sensitive Applications made of Elastollan® TPU

What characterizes TPU Elastollan® for food contact, drinking water or medical applications?

Elastollan® TPU is specially developed for sensitive applications combining TPU performance with consistent quality and product hygiene ensured by GMP-controlled production. Elastollan GMP products guarantee safe use in many different applications from conveyor belts in food industry to catheter hoses and nonwoven films for medical use. Safe, compliant and trusted worldwide.

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Benefits

  • Manufactured under GMP (2023/2006/EC)
  • Safe and inert: No release of critical substances, no taste or odor impact
  • Suitable for EU 10/2011 food contact and FDA 21 CFR requirements
  • Flexible and durable over a broad temperature range
  • Good chemical resistance, stability and sterilizable
  • Pleasant haptics, soft touch and feel

Which Elastollan® grades are suitable for sensitive applications?

Compliant with application specific regulatory standards BASF offers a broad portfolio of Elastollan® TPU grades engineered for food contact, drinking water and medical applications:

  • Aliphatic and aromatic TPU grades
  • Ether- and ester-based TPU grades
  • Customized specialties

Explore our TPU Elastollan® portfolio for food contact, drinking water or medical applications

Range properties

Chemistry

Shore hardness
  • Basic suitability for food contact applications in FDA and EU-regulated markets (see Food Contact information)
  • Ester or Ether
  • 70 A - 75 D

What are typical sensitive applications for TPU Elastollan®?

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FAQ

Q: Is TPU Elastollan® suitable for food contact, drinking water, and medical applications?
Elastollan® TPU combines flexibility, high mechanical performance, chemical resistance and meets application specific regulatory standards. Elastollan® TPU is specially developed for sensitive applications securing consistent quality and product hygiene ensured by GMP-controlled production.

Q: Is TPU Elastollan® TPU safe for food contact applications?
Elastollan® food contact (FC) grades comply with international regulations such as EU 10/2011 and FDA 21 CFR requirements and are produced under Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP 2023/2006/EC).

Q: Can TPU Elastollan® be used in drinking water systems?
TPU Elastollan® T grades are generally suitable for cold drinking water, ensuring safety and hygiene. These grades are produced under Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) to ensure high hygiene, safety and quality standards.

Q: How does TPU Elastollan® ensure long service life in sensitive environments?
The material offers high abrasion resistance, hydrolysis stability and resistance to microbial growth, maintaining performance and durability over time.

Q: Is TPU Elastollan® suitable for medical applications?
Elastollan® TPU is designed for selected medical applications and meets strict regulatory standards, providing safety during medical procedures. Elastollan® TPU is produced under Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP 2023/2006/EC).

Q: Which applications are typical for TPU Elastollan® in sensitive fields?
Typical applications include hoses for drinking water, food packaging components, infusion systems, medical tubing and wound care products.