### Question
How is the "synthetic rubber" defined?


### Answer
The term **synthetic rubber** is defined in *APPENDIX U.S.C. § 1941s* as follows -

> any product of chemical synthesis similar in general properties and applications to natural rubber, and specifically capable of vulcanization, produced in the United States, not including reclaimed synthetic rubber

#### Citation:
  - *APPENDIX U.S.C. § 1941s*
  - Heading: **DISPOSAL OF GOVERNMENT-OWNED RUBBER-PRODUCING FACILITIES > ACT AUG. 7, 1953, CH. 338, 67 STAT. 408**

