States Find Nylon

Some of these monomers, such as formaldehyde, styrene from polystyrene, including polystyrene foam food take-out containers , vinyl chloride, and bisphenol-A from polycarbonates are known carcinogens. Neoprene, invented in , was the first mass-produced synthetic rubber. Tires are highly engineered products that use different kinds of rubber in different parts. We accord the trial court great deference in determining if the State's reason was mere pretext because the trial court must evaluate the credibility and demeanor of the State as well as the venirepersons. Although the State did not explain why it considered Venireperson Cobb's employment important, the State still met its burden in the second Batson step because it must only provide a race-neutral application beyond a mere unsubstantiated denial.