On 28 May 2007 at 19:40, Richard wrote:
Rubber parts need some ambient moisture to stay
viable. Otherwise out
here in the desert (Salt Lake City, UT) rubber bands wouldn't turn to
crumbly bits after a few months.
Rubber bands turn to crumbly bits out here in moldy Oregon in a few
months. I think the agent at fault is more likely ozone from air
pollution.
Cheers,
Chuck