An elastomer is a cross-linked, non-crystalline polymer above its glass transition temperature (a characteristic transition point at which a material's physical behavior changes from rigid to rubbery). Rubber bands probably provide the most familiar...

A material of either natural or synthetic origin with rubber-like properties. It is used in the manufacture of products that require elasticity in use, such as vehicle tyres, hoses, elastic couplings and...

An elastomer is a polymer with the property of elasticity. The term, which is derived from elastic polymer, is often used interchangeably with the term rubber, and is preferred when referring to vulcanisates. Each of the monomers which link to form the...

Silicone elastomers have the exceptional properties of thermal, chemical and oxidative stability in almost all environments. These properties enable the design engineer to gain design, manufacture, and performance advantages which cannot be obtained with organic elastomers. The future looks bright for silicone elastomers, because...

Factors Fueling the Growth of Thermoplastic Elastomers Coupling the complete recyclability of TPEs to their broad range of properties and their processing flexibility will accelerate their growth through the environmentally conscious '90s. Thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs) make up a unique class of...

Specialty chemicals maker DuPont Co. said Tuesday its first-quarter earnings increased 16 percent, driven by higher seed sales and improved pharmaceuticals income. The company reaffirmed its full-year guidance for 2007.The company reported net income of $945 million, or $1.01 per share, up from $817 million,...

Specialty chemicals maker DuPont Co. said Tuesday its fourth-quarter profit more than quadrupled, due mainly to a hefty tax benefit, as well as higher sales and flat fixed costs.Net income totaled $871 million, or 94 cents per share, up sharply from last year's profit of...