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Q: Can the sap from a rubber tree used to make latex?
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What is the flexible rubber that is used to make Polly Pocket clothes?

latex


Can sulphur be mixed with rubber?

Sulphur is used as vulcanising agent in the production of rubber. It cross links the polyisoprene found in the latex from the rubber tree. the process is to mix the latex with sulfur and other additives e.g. carbon black, and then heat. The characteristics of the rubber produced depend on what and how much is added to the latex and how long it is heated for.


What materials were originally used to make the snapback?

Cotton Plastic and latex rubber.


Are basketballs made with Latex?

No, they are made of rubber. yes but a speciel type of latex/durable plastic very soft and very hard same time no


Explain how south American Indians came up with the term rubber?

The South American Indians used Natural Latex that was found in many plants, they used this latex to make shoes they turned it into rubber.


Is resin hazardous?

Generally no. Tree sap is a resin (e.g. maple syrup is extracted from maple tree sap and we use this as food, natural rubber latex comes from the rubber tree sap and is used to make latex gloves and other items). Plastics and epoxy glues are resins and we use them for nearly everything. Some types of resin are used to separate contaminants from liquids and these might become hazardous during that process, depending on the contaminants.


What is renewable should be biodegradable?

Renewable is not necessarily biodegradable. For instance, latex used in making rubber is a renewable resource that comes from a tree, but the rubber made from it is not considered biodegradable.


What are rubber trees used for?

uses of a rubber tree 1.Prehistoric uses 2.Manufacturing 3.Textile Applications


What are the advantages and disadvantages of synthetic rubber?

There are so many advantages of rubber. Some of them include manufacture of footwear, it is used to make latex, rubber can be used as an insulator and so much more.


What is a rubber substitute?

Anything that can be used instead of rubber. Polyurethane, silicone, latex etc.


What type of rubber is used for car tires?

Car tires are made of latex rubber.


What can sulfur from a volcano be used for?

To vulcanize natural latex rubber.