JUST OPENED... a whole new world of improved rubber products

GOOD//VEAR

JUST OPENED... a whole new world of improved rubber products made with BUDENE ...new Goodyear polybutadiene rubber! in combination with natural or with other synthetic rubber, introduces a new dimension to rubber technology—providing consumer products with an exciting new range of end-use properties. BUDENE is the only polybutadiene polymer currently available in both staining and nonstaining types. BUDENE,

Compared to natural rubber, BUDENE gives up to 2 5 % greater abrasion resistance in a 50/50 SBR blend. . .

gives improved aging properties... flexes better... brings you maximum product uniformity and cost stability. is available in commercial quantities from the world's most modern synthetic rubber plant. For samples and outstanding technical help, call your Goodyear Chemical Division representative or write: Goodyear, Chemical Division, Dept. L-9416, Akron 16, Ohio.

BUDENE

NOTE: Watch for news about NATSYN-Goodyear polyisoprene rubber.

Lots of good things come from

JSSB^^

GOOD/YEAR CHEMICAL DIVISION Budene, Natsyn—T.M.'s The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, Akron, Ohio

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