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 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 (CH<sub>2</sub>=CCl-CH=CH<sub>2</sub>). 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, [[cycle clothing]] and other garments. | It is frequently used to make [[wetsuit]]s, [[drysuit]]s, [[cycle clothing]] and other garments. | ||
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| + | == See also == | ||
| + | * [[Latex clothing]] | ||
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[[Category:Rubber]] | [[Category:Rubber]] | ||
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Neoprene or polychloroprene was the first commercial synthetic rubber, produced in 1931 by polymerising chloroprene (CH2=CCl-CH=CH2). 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.
See also
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