DSM Elastomers was a division of DSM, focusing on synthetic rubber production, notably the Keltan brand of EPDM rubber. Known for its durability and resistance to heat and weather, EPDM is used in automotive, roofing, and industrial applications. In 2011, DSM Elastomers was sold to LANXESS, a German specialty chemicals company, allowing DSM to concentrate on its core businesses while LANXESS expanded its synthetic rubber offerings.