1) Brand name material 2) DuPont product 3) Oil-resistant rubber 4) Synthetic rubber 5) Used in waterproof products
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1) Elastomer
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Neoprene or polychloroprene is a family of synthetic rubbers that are produced by polymerization of chloroprene. Neoprene exhibits good chemical stability, and maintains flexibility over a wide temperature range. It is used in a wide variety of applications, such as laptop sleeves, orthopedic braces (wrist, knee, etc.), electrical insulation, liqu...
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any of a class of elastomers, or rubberlike synthetic organic compounds of high molecular weight (polymers), made by chemical combination of the ... [4 related articles]
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The trivial name for poly(2-chlorobutadiene). This polymer is used in the manufacture of fan belts and wetsuits. The monomer, 2-chlorobutadiene (aka chloroprene), looks something like this:
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Lightweight rubber used in joint and muscle sleeves designed to provide support and/or insulation and heat retention to the area.
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A synthetic rubber having physical properties closely resembling those of natural rubber. It is made by polymerizing chloroprenes, which are produced from acetylene and hydrogen chloride.
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<chemical> Poly(2-chloro-1,3-butadiene). An oil-resistant synthetic rubber made by polymerization of chloroprene which is toxic to most body systems and may be carcinogenic. Synonym: duprene. ... Chemical name: 1,3-Butadiene, 2-chloro-, homopolymer ... (12 Dec 1998) ...
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A synthetic rubber or closed cell foam
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Neoprene is a synthetic rubber obtained by the polymerisation of chloroprene. It is resistant to oil and ageing and is used in waterproof products, such as diving suits, paints, and adhesives.
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A synthetic rubber (polychloroprene) used in liquid-applied and sheet-applied elastomeric roof membranes or flashings.
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n] - resistant to oils and aging
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a synthetic rubber material that exhibits good chemical stability, maintains flexibility and is used for manufacturing of most wetsuits and some drysuits.
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noun a synthetic rubber that is resistant to oils and aging; used in waterproof products
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Synthetic rubber, developed in the USA in 1931 from the polymerization of chloroprene monomers, CH
2CCl.CHCH
2. The elastic properties of the polymer are enhanced by vulcanization. It is much more resistant to heat, light, oxidation, and petroleum than is ordinary rubber. It is used for making car tyres
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Synthetic rubber that is abrasion and chemical-resistant, waterproof, lightweight and flexible
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A strong synthetic rubber used in boots and other outdoor wear such as wellington boots to provide durability combined with flexibility
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an oil-resistant synthetic rubber: used chiefly in paints, putties, linings for tanks and chemical apparatus, and in crepe soles for shoes.
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Neoprene is the DuPont Performance Elastomers trade name for a family of synthetic rubbers based on polychloroprene (polymer form of Chloroprene). For diving and exposure protection applications, the air spaces in the neoprene are filled with nitrogen for its insulation value. Thick wet-suits made at the extreme end of their cold-water protection a...
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