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neoprene

[′nē·ə‚prēn]
(materials)
A synthetic rubber with outstanding resistance to ozone, weathering, various chemicals, oil, and flame, made by polymerization of chloroprene (2-chlorobutadiene-1,3); varies from amber to silver to cream in color; used in paints, putties, adhesives, shoe soles, tank linings, and rubber products.
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific & Technical Terms, 6E, Copyright © 2003 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.

neoprene

A synthetic rubber which has high resistance to sunlight and oil; used in sheet form as roof membranes and flashings, as gasketing, in vibration control, etc.
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Architecture and Construction. Copyright © 2003 by McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.
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On the basis on the end users/applications, this report focuses on the status and outlook for major applications/end users, sales volume, market share and growth rate of Neoprene for each application, including-
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Neoprene pads are idea for short- and medium-span bridges with low to moderate vertical reactions and normal movement and rotation demands.
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"There is nothing else on the market or that is being launched that has hinges or wraps around a knee, ankle, or wrist, that is not a neoprene product," said Olson.
IT REPAIRS NOT ONLY TENTS AND TARPS, BUT ALSO WADERS AND FOOTWEAR, NEOPRENE, PVC AND RUBBER.
It supplies Viton fluoroelastomers, Viton FreeFlow processing aids, Kalrez perfluoroelastomer parts, and Neoprene and Hypalon synthetic rubbers.
Dow said after the transaction, which it expects to close on June 30, DuPont Dow Elastomers will become a wholly owned subsidiary of DuPont that will include the Neoprene, Hypalon, Kalrez and Viton businesses.
Ideal for wire and cable used in trucks, the TPE cords present a smart alternative to Neoprene. TPE is a replacement for Neoprene.
Standard sleeves are made of natural rubber with Neoprene or food grade rubber specified for hygienic applications.
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