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No, rubber bands are not bio-degradeable because it cannot fully rot/rotten by nature

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Do rubber bands contain sulfur?

Yes, rubber bands typically contain sulfur. Sulfur is commonly used in the vulcanization process of rubber, which enhances its elasticity and durability.


Does temperature affect how far a rubber band will stretch before breaking?

Yes if you had to take three rubber bands place one in a bowl of water and stick it in the fridge, then repeat theat step and put it in the freezer instead, and then put another one in a pot boiling the one boiling will break!!!!


Is rubber a renewable resource?

While rubber was originally made from the sap of the rubber tree, and was thus a renewable resource, most modern products called "rubber" are made from chemicals derived from petroleum and thus are not renewable resources.


What is the boiling temperature of rubber?

It can not reach a boiling point because it decomposes before it boils.


Is rubber petroleum based?

Synthetic rubber is petroleum based. According to Wikipedia, using 2005 statistics, 58% of all rubber production is synthetic rubber or approximately 12 million tons. The chemical composition of rubber is complex. According to Wikipedia, under petrochemicals, synthetic rubber is synthetic elastomers made of any one or more of several petrochemical (usually) monomers such as 1,3-butadiene, styrene, isobutylene, isoprene, elastomeric polymers are often made with a high percentage of conjugated diene monomers such as 1,3-butadiene, isoprene, or chloroprene. Also, Wikipedia notes that since so much of our rubber is synthetic, then the price of rubber depends to a large degree on the price of oil. I encourage you to follow some of the links, particularly as given in the natural rubber link, as it gives the interesting history of rubber.

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What things can be decomposed?

bio degradeable obgects like paper cardboard and food. and glass and metal and plastic


Are rubber bands made out of rubber?

Yes, rubber bands are made out of rubber.(:


Where can you get lots of free rubber bands in the US?

There is no way you can get free rubber bands but at amazon they are selling rubber bands for 10.99$


Manual needs rubber bands for the newspapers. he delivers 17 newspapers each day. a box of rubber bands last him 9 days.How many rubber bands are in a box?

There are 153 rubber bands in a box (17 newspapers x 9 days = 153 rubber bands).


Can you use regular rubber bands instead of orthodontic rubber bands?

No, orthodontic rubber bands are different from regular rubber bands. It is made from medical-grade latex which is safe to be in contact with your mouth. Source: https://childersbraces.com/what-role-do-elastics-rubber-bands-play-in-orthodontics/


Nike Rubber Bands?

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Should you get rubber bands on your braces?

Your orthodontist will usually tell you if you need rubber bands or not.


Where can one purchase customer rubber bands?

One can purchase customer rubber bands by the Alliance Rubber Company or by Wristbands. But on ebay and Amazon one can find also customer rubber bands.


Do rubber bands burn?

If you mean by rubber bands pieces of rubber, then the answer is Yes, rubber bands can burn.However, if you mean a musical band called rubber bands, then of course it doesn't burn unless they try to burn themselves in a suicide act.


How much does a 100 rubber bands weigh?

The weight of 100 rubber bands typically ranges from about 20 to 30 grams, depending on the size and thickness of the rubber bands.


Do orthodontic rubber bands work for coin bite?

Yes they do but they Are thicker than the rubber bands that come with it the orthodontic rubber bands come in different sizes though


Do rubber bands contain sulfur?

Yes, rubber bands typically contain sulfur. Sulfur is commonly used in the vulcanization process of rubber, which enhances its elasticity and durability.