There are many things that can attack rubber...
As Jan points out, any kind of organic solvent.
High temperatures will do it...
Also, ozone, as in sunlight, or near electrical panels...
I must say, I've never seen camera equipment so badly stored as to do this,
but...
Regards,
Denton Taylor
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