Neoprene Rubber

Dupont trade name for synthetic rubber known as polychloroprene, which is used for wire and cable jacketing. Although the electrical properties of neoprene are inferior to many other insulations, they are adequate for low-voltage work. Its physical properties are similar to natural rubber, but it is considerably better from the standpoint of resistance to oil, ozone, heat, weather, sunlight and aging. It does not support combustion and resists abrasion and cutting.