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]] | + | '''Neoprene''' or '''polychloroprene''' was the first commercial synthetic [[rubber]]. It was 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. |
Latest revision as of 17:44, 6 May 2017
Neoprene or polychloroprene was the first commercial synthetic rubber. It was 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.
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