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Synthetic rubber is an artificially produced elastomer engineered to replicate the flexibility and resilience of natural rubber while offering superior resistance to oils, heat, chemicals, and abrasion. Created through the polymerization of petroleum-derived monomers such as butadiene and styrene, it can be tailored for specific performance needs that natural latex cannot match. Today it accounts for roughly 70 percent of global rubber consumption and is essential in tires, industrial seals, footwear, and medical devices.
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