Acetic acids, petroleum-based solvents, and certain oils and chemicals are no match for this tough neoprene rubber, which also has great outdoor abilities. Though other sheet rubber products may have stronger resistance to some of these conditions, only rubber neoprene offers this diverse cumulation of resistance. Introduced by the DuPont Company in the 1930s, neoprene rubber is a versatile material designed to meet the demand for a chemical and outdoor resistant synthetic rubber.
The 70-durometer neoprene is stiff and works best in highly abrasive applications such as neoprene pads or lining. Thanks to this mix of rubber materials, the sheet neoprene has a moderate resistance to oils, chemicals, and many damaging effects of weather. Introduced by the DuPont Company in the 1930s, neoprene rubber is a versatile material designed to meet the demand for a chemical and outdoor resistant synthetic rubber. The sheet neoprene has moderate resistance to substances that can easily degrade other kinds of elastomer sheeting.