The Key to Understanding the Importance of Synthetic Rubber in the Modern World

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The Key to Understanding the Importance of Synthetic Rubber in the Modern World

Natural rubber extracted from rubber trees is used in a vast number of products. It is made into rubber tires, elastic shoe soles and gloves, among other things. However, natural rubber has some disadvantages. First, it is not very durable. It can be easily damaged by heat, ozone and ultraviolet rays. Second, it is produced in certain parts of the world, like Southeast Asia, where labor costs are low. It involves a lot of manual


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