Rubber

Other names: Rubber, india rubber, latex, rubber

Harm score: 2 (Derivatives of natural substances)

Rubber, also known as rubber, india rubber, latex or gum, is a natural substance that is extracted from the rubber tree, a tree that comes from the Amazon rainforest. A process called bleeding, where the tree is cut several times to release the milky latex, plays a fundamental role in its extraction. This is then collected and processed, resulting in its solidification into rubber. This substance, in turn, is characterised by its softness, elasticity and water resistance.

The range of applications for rubber is extremely wide. In particular, it is widely used in industry, where it is used to make tyres, seals, insulation, waterproof clothing and various types of rubber and rubber. In medicine, rubber is used to make gloves, condoms, catheters and other medical supplies. Another use is in the manufacture of sports equipment such as tennis balls, shoes or swimming caps. Last but not least, rubber is also used in cosmetics, for example in mascara, which has a typically elastic and flexible consistency. Rubber is therefore a material without which the modern world is probably unimaginable. Its unique properties and wide range of uses make it an indispensable part of many industries and other fields.