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Elastomers

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Definition: A generic term for all substances having the properties of stretching under tension, high tensile strength, retracting rapidly, and recovering their original dimensions fully. They are generally POLYMERS.  SILICONE ELASTOMERS is available   
See Also Elastin; Elasticity
Examples Neoprene; Polyurethanes; Polyvinyl Chloride; Rubber; Silicone Elastomers 		Other names Synthetic Rubbers; Rubbers, Synthetic; Rubber, Synthetic; Elastomer; Synthetic Rubber
 
SubstanceCAS Registry & nameCategoriesSourceDrugs*
poly(octamethylene maleate citrate)  0   *Elastomers. J Biomater Sci Polym Ed. 2010;21(13):1761-82
ethylene-propylene-diene-monomer  0   *Elastomers Ethylenes.
nitrile butyl rubber  0   *Elastomers. Bull Environ Contam Toxicol 1994 Jan;52(1):125-30
styrene-butadiene rubber  61789-96-6   *Butadienes *Styrenes *Elastomers. Environ Health Perspect 1990;86:103
polyvinylsiloxane caoutchouc  0   *Polyvinyls *Siloxanes *Elastomers. J Hyg Epidemiol Microbiol Immunol 1984;28(2):119
resilin  61790-52-1   *Insect Proteins Elastomers. Nature. 2005 Oct 13;437(7061):999-1002; Symp Soc Exp Biol 1980;34:332
polybutadiene  9003-17-2   *Butadienes *Elastomers Bandages. Biomaterials 1980;1(4):205
butyl rubber  9010-85-9   *Elastomers. Vopr Pitan (3):72;1978
polysar  0   *Elastomers. Arch Phys Med Rehabil 56(3):125;1975

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