
Bjørn Thorsen A/S
About us
From Denmark since 1952, Bjørn Thorsen is family-owned, reputable and experienced distributor of raw materials within Elastomeric Solutions, Advanced Polymers, Performance Materials and Coatings, providing a wide range of products from leading chemical manufacturers e.g. Lubrizol, Celanese, Sun Chemical, Venator, BYK, ExxonMobil, Cabot and others. We supply to customers active in diverse end uses in Automotive, Coating, Construction, Industrial, Medical, Consumer, Energy & Electrical, etc.
Bjørn Thorsen’s Thermoplastic Elastomers portfolio, together with the customized TPE compounds is available for customers all over Europe.
The company’s head office is in Copenhagen, Denmark, but it serves customers with local warehouses and sales affiliates in different European countries.
Products & services
THERMOPLASTIC ELASTOMERS: TPV, TPU, TPE, TPO
Santoprene™ TPV, Geolast™ TPV from EXXONMOBIL Opti-Pren™ TPV, Opti-Flex™ TPO from CCS - Customized Compound Solutions Estane® TPU from LUBRIZOL
ENGINEERING PLASTICS
ABS Polycarbonate PC/ABS Polyamides (Nylons) from NUREL & GEBA
SPECIAL MASTERBATCHES
Color and Additive Masterbatch from P W HALL, GYMAP or Customized Compound Solutions (CCS)

MEDICAL TPU
Medical TPU and ETPU from Lubrizol Life Sciences are functional polymer solutions suitable for various medical applications: cardiology, urology, vascular, implantable devices, and wound care. Tecoflex™ Tecophilic™ Tecoplast™ Tecothane™ Pellethane® Isoplast® Carbothane™
PURGING AGENTS & PROCESS AIDS
Ultra Purge™ purging compounds LUSIN® materials: cleaners, lubricants, protective agents, release agents and mold maintenance products. from CHEM-TREND
POLYMER MODIFIERS
Compatibilizers - Exxelor™ polymer resins from ExxonMobil; Acti-Tech™ compatibilizer from Nordic Grafting Company (NGC) TPU polymer modifiers - Estane® TPU and Pearlthane™ TPU from Lubrizol Plastomers/Elastomers - Queo™ from Borealis
BIOPOLYMERS
Nurel's biopolymers Bio TPU from Lubrizol

EPDM & BUTYL POLYMERS
Vistalon™ EPDM rubber and Exxon™ butyl rubber from ExxonMobil
COMPATIBILIZERS & ADHESION PROMOTERS
Compatibilizers Coupling agents Adhesion promoters from EXXONMOBIL & NGC - Nordic Grafting Company
FLAME RETARDANTS
Aluminium hydroxides from INOTAL
PIGMENTS
Anti-Corrosive Pigments Specialty Carbon Black Effect Pigments Organic Pigments Titanium Dioxide Inorganic Pigments Dyes from SUN CHEMICAL, CABOT, VENATOR, SNCZ, NFT - Nordic Formulation Technology
PLASTICIZERS
Plasticizers from VALTRIS
FUNCTIONAL FILLERS
Syntetic Barium Sulphate Natural Barium Sulphate Fumed Silica from VENATOR, CABOT & DEUTSCHE BARYT-INDUSTRIE
BIOCIDES FOR POLYMERS
Biocides for polymers from TROY
COMPOSITES
Vinyl Ester Resins and Epoxy Systems for Composite Solutions from SWANCOR

Santoprene® TPV
Santoprene® TPV is a thermoplastic vulcanizate globally recognized for delivering unmatched performance in demanding environments. Santoprene® TPV combines the elasticity of rubber with the recyclability, durability, and processing efficiency of thermoplastics. Unlike traditional vulcanized rubber, it’s lightweight, easy to process, and reduces environmental impact. Why to choose Santoprene® TPV? • Unmatched Performance – Highest crosslink density for superior compression, tension set, and durability. • Versatile & Flexible – Wide hardness range (35 Shore A to 50 Shore D) for diverse applications. • Processing Made Easy – Compatible with injection molding, blow molding, and extrusion. • Sustainable by Design – Recyclable, energy-efficient, and built to last. With 50+ general-purpose grades and tailored options, Santoprene® TPV sets the standard in quality, innovation, and sustainability.

Hytrel® TPC
Hytrel® TPC by Celanese delivers unmatched durability, flexibility, and sustainability, making it the go-to solution for demanding applications. Originally developed by DuPont, Hytrel® TPC is the pioneering thermoplastic copolyester (TPC), trusted for decades across industries. Why to choose Hytrel® TPC? • Exceptional Strength & Flexibility – Combines rubber-like elasticity with the toughness of thermoplastics. • Versatile Design – Available in 30D to 82D hardness for tailored solutions. • Outstanding Chemical & Temperature Resistance – Performs reliably from -65°C to 150°C. • Sustainable by Design – Hytrel® TPC ECO-B incorporates up to 72% renewable content. • Easy Processing – Supports injection molding, blow molding, and extrusion for efficient production.

ESTANE® TPU
Estane® TPU by Lubrizol is a market-leading thermoplastic polyurethane, offering exceptional durability, flexibility, and sustainability for demanding applications. With over 60 years of innovation, Estane® TPU bridges the gap between rubber-like elasticity and rigid plastics, delivering superior material solutions. Why to choose Estane® TPU? · Proven Expertise – Invented in 1959, backed by decades of innovation. · Versatile Portfolio – Available in polyester, polyether, and adhesive compounds for diverse applications. · Outstanding Performance – Superior abrasion resistance, low-temperature flexibility, and durability. · Sustainable by Design – Estane® ECO TPU incorporates up to 69% bio-based content, reducing environmental impact. · Processing Flexibility – Supports extrusion, injection molding, blow molding, and calendaring.

Customized TPE Compounds
Customized TPE Compounds by Bjørn Thorsen A/S own Plastics Lab and R&D Experts: if you don't find what you need among standard grades, we can also make a suitable solution for you. We offer coloring, additivation, scrap reuse, recycle content integration and many other options.

Complementary TPEs
Complementary TPEs for every need: Opti-Pren™ TPV, Laprene® TPS, Opti-Flex™ TPO, Bexloy® TPC, Ateva® G Medical EVA, Opti-Soft™ TPE, we offer also Medical Santoprene and Hytrel grades.

Additives & Modifiers
Adhesion Modifiers, Impact Modifiers, SBC, TPO & TPU Powders, Antioxidants, UV stabilizers, Specialty Masterbatches and more. All these are available to enhance the mechanical properties and processability of the thermoplastic elastomers you need.