Neoprene
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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. | '''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. | ||
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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, cycle clothing and other garments.
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