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What is the difference between natural rubber and synthetic rubber?

April 26, 2017natural rubber synthetic

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What is the difference between natural rubber and synthetic rubber?

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Natural rubber comes from the rubber tree (Hevea Brasiliensis). The harvesting of natural rubber occurs by harmlessly “tapping” into the tree to remove a milky sap from the bark. This does not affect the health of the tree. Please see the pictures for a visual description of the “tapping” process. Synthetic rubber is manufactured from petrochemical feedstocks, with crude oil being the primary raw material.