Neoprene
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[[Image:Diving suit neoprene.jpg|thumb|right|Drysuit made of neoprene]] | [[Image:Diving suit neoprene.jpg|thumb|right|Drysuit made of neoprene]] | ||
| − | '''Neoprene''' or '''polychloroprene''' was the first commercial synthetic [[rubber]], produced in 1931. | + | '''Neoprene''' or '''polychloroprene''' was the first commercial synthetic [[rubber]], produced in 1931 by polymerising chloroprene. It is much more resistant to heat, light, oxidation and petroleum than is natural rubber. |
It is frequently used to make [[wetsuit]]s, [[drysuit]]s and other garments. | It is frequently used to make [[wetsuit]]s, [[drysuit]]s and other garments. | ||
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Neoprene or polychloroprene was the first commercial synthetic rubber, produced in 1931 by polymerising chloroprene. It is much more resistant to heat, light, oxidation and petroleum than is natural rubber.
It is frequently used to make wetsuits, drysuits and other garments.
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