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A family of synthetic rubbers made by polymerizing chlorinated butadiene. Chloroprene was first developed by DuPont in 1931 by Ira Williams and sold under the name of DuPrene in 1932. In 1936, DuPont changed its brand name to Neoprene; now neoprene is a generic term used for this class of synthetic rubbers. Neoprene is vulcanized with metal oxides rather than sulfur which makes it less elastic than rubber, but more resistant to chemicals, heat, and light. It is also resistant to water and biodegradation. Neoprene has a service temperature range of -50 to 95 C and has good compressibility. Neoprene is used for gaskets, roof coatings, shoe soles, wet suits, gloves, contact adhesives, and as a coating for fabrics.
 
A family of synthetic rubbers made by polymerizing chlorinated butadiene. Chloroprene was first developed by DuPont in 1931 by Ira Williams and sold under the name of DuPrene in 1932. In 1936, DuPont changed its brand name to Neoprene; now neoprene is a generic term used for this class of synthetic rubbers. Neoprene is vulcanized with metal oxides rather than sulfur which makes it less elastic than rubber, but more resistant to chemicals, heat, and light. It is also resistant to water and biodegradation. Neoprene has a service temperature range of -50 to 95 C and has good compressibility. Neoprene is used for gaskets, roof coatings, shoe soles, wet suits, gloves, contact adhesives, and as a coating for fabrics.
  
Neoprene adhesives and coatings are typically anionic colloidial dispersions in aqueous solutions.  The adhesives can be repared as pressure sensitive or heat activated forms.  The coatings and sealants have additives to vary viscosites and surface penetration levels.   
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Neoprene adhesives and coatings are typically anionic colloidal dispersions in aqueous solutions.  The adhesives can be repaired as pressure sensitive or heat activated forms.  The coatings and sealants have additives to vary viscosities and surface penetration levels.   
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Chloroprene is on the ILFI [[Red list of Materials|Red list]] of building materials.
  
 
== Synonyms and Related Terms ==
 
== Synonyms and Related Terms ==
  
chloroprene; polychloroprene; poly(2-chloro-1,3-butadiene); neopreno (Esp.); néoprène (Fr.); neoprene (It.); neopreno (Port.);   
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chloroprene; polychloroprene; poly(2-chloro-1,3-butadiene); neoprene foam; neopreno (Esp.); néoprène (Fr.); neoprene (It.); neopreno (Port.);   
  
 
Examples: Butaclor® [PolimeriEuropa]; Baypren® [Lanxess]; Sovprene (Russian); Mustone (Japan); DuPrene [DuPont]; GR-M, Evostik [Evode]; Pattex [Henkel]; Butyl [Standard Oil Co.]
 
Examples: Butaclor® [PolimeriEuropa]; Baypren® [Lanxess]; Sovprene (Russian); Mustone (Japan); DuPrene [DuPont]; GR-M, Evostik [Evode]; Pattex [Henkel]; Butyl [Standard Oil Co.]
  
== Applications ==
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== Personal Risks ==
 
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Federal Mogul: [[http://pt-pcs.federalmogul.com/MSDSSheets/Chloroprene_Neoprene_Rubber56b55ae8-3301-46d5-8636-1db909f99a16.pdf| Safety Data Sheet]]
== Personal Risks ==
 
 
 
Federal Mogul: [[http://pt-pcs.federalmogul.com/MSDSSheets/Chloroprene_Neoprene_Rubber56b55ae8-3301-46d5-8636-1db909f99a16.pdf|Safety Data Sheet]]
 
  
 
== Collection Risks ==
 
== Collection Risks ==
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== Physical and Chemical Properties ==
 
== Physical and Chemical Properties ==
 
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* Resistant to water, oils and most chemicals
Soluble in chlorinated and aromatic hydrocarbons.
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* Soluble in chlorinated and aromatic hydrocarbons
  
 
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== Additional Information ==
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==Resources and Citations==
 
 
° Denka Neoprene (formerly DuPont) [https://www.denka.us.com/services/elastomers-dept/denka-neoprene/ Website]
 
 
 
° M.Steinfink, "Neoprene Adhesives: Solvent and Latex" in ''Handbook of Adhesives'', I.Skeist (ed.), Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 1977, p.343-367.
 
 
 
== Sources Checked for Data in Record ==
 
  
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* Denka Neoprene (formerly DuPont) [https://www.denka.us.com/services/elastomers-dept/denka-neoprene/ Website]
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* M.Steinfink, "Neoprene Adhesives: Solvent and Latex" in ''Handbook of Adhesives'', I.Skeist (ed.), Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 1977, p.343-367.
 
* ''Fairchild's Dictionary of Textiles'', Phyllis G.Tortora, Robert S. Merkel (eds.), Fairchild Publications, New York City, 7th edition, 1996
 
* ''Fairchild's Dictionary of Textiles'', Phyllis G.Tortora, Robert S. Merkel (eds.), Fairchild Publications, New York City, 7th edition, 1996
 
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* History of Plastic: [www.nswpmith.com.au/historyofplastics.html Website]
* Website address 1: www.nswpmith.com.au/historyofplastics.html
 
 
 
 
* Irving Skeist, ''Handbook of Adhesives'', Van Nostrand Reinhold Company, New York, 1977  Comment: ..The first public announcement of this polymer was made in 1931, commercialization began in April 1932. At first known as DuPrene, the polymer was designated neoprene by DuPont in 1936
 
* Irving Skeist, ''Handbook of Adhesives'', Van Nostrand Reinhold Company, New York, 1977  Comment: ..The first public announcement of this polymer was made in 1931, commercialization began in April 1932. At first known as DuPrene, the polymer was designated neoprene by DuPont in 1936
 
 
* M. Baker, E. McManus, 'History, Care and Handling of America's Spacesuits', ''JAIC'', 31, 77-85, 1992
 
* M. Baker, E. McManus, 'History, Care and Handling of America's Spacesuits', ''JAIC'', 31, 77-85, 1992
 
 
* G.S.Brady, ''Materials Handbook'', McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York, 1971  Comment: p. 680
 
* G.S.Brady, ''Materials Handbook'', McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York, 1971  Comment: p. 680
 
 
* Richard S. Lewis, ''Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary'', Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 10th ed., 1993
 
* Richard S. Lewis, ''Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary'', Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 10th ed., 1993
 
 
* ''Dictionary of Building Preservation'', Ward Bucher, ed., John Wiley & Sons, Inc., New York City, 1996
 
* ''Dictionary of Building Preservation'', Ward Bucher, ed., John Wiley & Sons, Inc., New York City, 1996
 
 
* Pam Hatchfield, ''Pollutants in the Museum Environment'', Archetype Press, London, 2002
 
* Pam Hatchfield, ''Pollutants in the Museum Environment'', Archetype Press, London, 2002
 
 
* Thomas C. Jester (ed.), ''Twentieth-Century Building Materials'', McGraw-Hill Companies, Washington DC, 1995
 
* Thomas C. Jester (ed.), ''Twentieth-Century Building Materials'', McGraw-Hill Companies, Washington DC, 1995
 
 
* Edward Reich, Carlton J. Siegler, ''Consumer Goods: How to Know and Use Them'', American Book Company, New York City, 1937  Comment: p. 285
 
* Edward Reich, Carlton J. Siegler, ''Consumer Goods: How to Know and Use Them'', American Book Company, New York City, 1937  Comment: p. 285
 
 
* ''Van Nostrand's Scientific Encyclopedia'', Douglas M. Considine (ed.), Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 1976
 
* ''Van Nostrand's Scientific Encyclopedia'', Douglas M. Considine (ed.), Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 1976
 
 
* Random House, ''Webster's Encyclopedic Unabridged Dictionary of the English Language'', Grammercy Book, New York, 1997
 
* Random House, ''Webster's Encyclopedic Unabridged Dictionary of the English Language'', Grammercy Book, New York, 1997
 
 
* ''The American Heritage Dictionary'' or ''Encarta'', via Microsoft Bookshelf 98, Microsoft Corp., 1998
 
* ''The American Heritage Dictionary'' or ''Encarta'', via Microsoft Bookshelf 98, Microsoft Corp., 1998
 
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* Art and Architecture Thesaurus Online, https://www.getty.edu/research/tools/vocabulary/aat/, J. Paul Getty Trust, Los Angeles, 2000
* Art and Architecture Thesaurus Online, http://www.getty.edu/research/tools/vocabulary/aat/, J. Paul Getty Trust, Los Angeles, 2000
 
  
  
  
 
[[Category:Materials database]]
 
[[Category:Materials database]]

Latest revision as of 09:32, 5 February 2024

Description

A family of synthetic rubbers made by polymerizing chlorinated butadiene. Chloroprene was first developed by DuPont in 1931 by Ira Williams and sold under the name of DuPrene in 1932. In 1936, DuPont changed its brand name to Neoprene; now neoprene is a generic term used for this class of synthetic rubbers. Neoprene is vulcanized with metal oxides rather than sulfur which makes it less elastic than rubber, but more resistant to chemicals, heat, and light. It is also resistant to water and biodegradation. Neoprene has a service temperature range of -50 to 95 C and has good compressibility. Neoprene is used for gaskets, roof coatings, shoe soles, wet suits, gloves, contact adhesives, and as a coating for fabrics.

Neoprene adhesives and coatings are typically anionic colloidal dispersions in aqueous solutions. The adhesives can be repaired as pressure sensitive or heat activated forms. The coatings and sealants have additives to vary viscosities and surface penetration levels.

Chloroprene is on the ILFI Red list of building materials.

Synonyms and Related Terms

chloroprene; polychloroprene; poly(2-chloro-1,3-butadiene); neoprene foam; neopreno (Esp.); néoprène (Fr.); neoprene (It.); neopreno (Port.);

Examples: Butaclor® [PolimeriEuropa]; Baypren® [Lanxess]; Sovprene (Russian); Mustone (Japan); DuPrene [DuPont]; GR-M, Evostik [Evode]; Pattex [Henkel]; Butyl [Standard Oil Co.]

Personal Risks

FTIR

AaiNEOPRENE.jpg

Federal Mogul: [Safety Data Sheet]

Collection Risks

Fire-retardant.

Physical and Chemical Properties

  • Resistant to water, oils and most chemicals
  • Soluble in chlorinated and aromatic hydrocarbons
Composition (CH3ClC:CHCH3)n
CAS 126-99-8
Density 1.23 g/ml

Examples characteristics and compositions for the Denka series are:

Product Grade Solids Content % Characteritics Data sheets
Neoprene 571 50 high tensile strength [website]
Neoprene 671A 59 general purpose [website]
Neoprene 750 50 excellent flexibility [website]
Neoprene 842A 50 fast curing, low modulus [website]

Resources and Citations

  • Denka Neoprene (formerly DuPont) Website
  • M.Steinfink, "Neoprene Adhesives: Solvent and Latex" in Handbook of Adhesives, I.Skeist (ed.), Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 1977, p.343-367.
  • Fairchild's Dictionary of Textiles, Phyllis G.Tortora, Robert S. Merkel (eds.), Fairchild Publications, New York City, 7th edition, 1996
  • History of Plastic: [www.nswpmith.com.au/historyofplastics.html Website]
  • Irving Skeist, Handbook of Adhesives, Van Nostrand Reinhold Company, New York, 1977 Comment: ..The first public announcement of this polymer was made in 1931, commercialization began in April 1932. At first known as DuPrene, the polymer was designated neoprene by DuPont in 1936
  • M. Baker, E. McManus, 'History, Care and Handling of America's Spacesuits', JAIC, 31, 77-85, 1992
  • G.S.Brady, Materials Handbook, McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York, 1971 Comment: p. 680
  • Richard S. Lewis, Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary, Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 10th ed., 1993
  • Dictionary of Building Preservation, Ward Bucher, ed., John Wiley & Sons, Inc., New York City, 1996
  • Pam Hatchfield, Pollutants in the Museum Environment, Archetype Press, London, 2002
  • Thomas C. Jester (ed.), Twentieth-Century Building Materials, McGraw-Hill Companies, Washington DC, 1995
  • Edward Reich, Carlton J. Siegler, Consumer Goods: How to Know and Use Them, American Book Company, New York City, 1937 Comment: p. 285
  • Van Nostrand's Scientific Encyclopedia, Douglas M. Considine (ed.), Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 1976
  • Random House, Webster's Encyclopedic Unabridged Dictionary of the English Language, Grammercy Book, New York, 1997
  • The American Heritage Dictionary or Encarta, via Microsoft Bookshelf 98, Microsoft Corp., 1998
  • Art and Architecture Thesaurus Online, https://www.getty.edu/research/tools/vocabulary/aat/, J. Paul Getty Trust, Los Angeles, 2000