SYNTHETIC RUBBER

Duration: 21 min

Year Published: 1944

Creator: Goodyear

Format: 16mm

Sound: Sound

Description: "In which is traced the history of the development of the first rubber-like material in 1892 to present-day production methods in synthetic rubber. The many chemicals involved in the transition of chemicals to rubber described step-by-step." "Other possible sources of rubber, such as milkweed, the guayule plant, and Russian dandelion, are shown." "'The picture also describes the action of self-sealing gasoline tanks which were made possible by synthetic rubber.' Educational screen." "'Very good for classes studying science, natural resources or modern history.'" Collaborator

Complete Record: Dewey number: 678 Audience level: jh-sh-c-trade-adult Format/cost: 16-sd-loan Distributors / rental: Chicago Board of Education Film Council loan; University System of Georgia, Division of General Extension $1; University of Illinois 75c; Indiana University 50c; University of Kentucky 55c; Oregon State System of Higher Education 50c; Syracuse University 50c; University of Texas; Central Washington College of Education; University of Wisconsin $1

Metadata Source:Educational Film Guide 1946