Characteristics of Rubber

Unlike other plastics, rubber is a naturally occurring plastic, though it can be synthetically produced. It has outstanding fire resistant properties, making it an excellent material for many different applications. Synthetic rubber has advantages over natural rubber: better aging and weathering, more resistance to oil, solvents, oxygen, ozone, and certain chemicals, and resilience over a wider temperature range. The advantages of natural rubber include buildup of heat from flexing and greater resistance to tearing when hot.

Uses of Rubber:
With an excellent moisture barrier, rubber could be a good choice for laboratory equipment where liquids will be in constant contact. Rubber comes in a variety of forms, and can therefore make up many different laboratory components. Both synthetic and natural rubber have advantages for the different products they can be used to manufacture.

Recycling:
Rubber does not have its own recycling code, but can be recycled into many other products such as playground equipment and flooring. Check with your local government to see if facilities exist. For more information regarding rubber recycling see the Plastic Container Recycling Page

Other Plastic Container Material
PET Plastic
HDPE Plastic
PVC Plastic
LDPE Plastic
PP Plastic
PS Plastic
PETG Plastic
PMP Plastic
PTFE Plastic
Vinyl Plastic
PFA Plastic
Acrylic Plastic
PU Plastic
ABS Plastic
Epoxy Plastic
Nylon Plastic
Polycarbonate Plastic

 

*Note: Always be sure to test your products with the material/container chosen. Any information presented is for reference only, be sure to verify and test.