Steam‑cured chloroprene (CR) / neoprene rubber delivers a powerful combination of heat resistance, flame retardancy, weathering stability, and moderate oil resistance, making it one of the most versatile industrial elastomers available. CR is produced by polymerizing chloroprene monomers, giving the polymer backbone a chlorine atom that enhances resistance to ozone, UV, oils, and fuels — a balance that natural rubber and NBR cannot achieve simultaneously. Steam curing further improves cross‑link uniformity, resulting in strong mechanical properties, including tensile strength typically in the 10–25 MPa range and elongation up to 600%, depending on formulation. With an operating temperature window of –10 °C to +90 °C. CR withstands harsh thermal cycling while maintaining flexibility. Its self‑extinguishing behavior (oxygen index 26–30%) makes steam‑cured neoprene ideal for flame‑resistant conveyor belts, industrial hoses, cable jackets, marine fenders, expansion joints, and outdoor lining systems where fire safety and environmental durability are critical.