Heavy Duty Bungee Cord Coated Hooks, All Black

This bungee has a terrible odor, and the odor gets on anything it touches, including my hands. I don't know what the odor is from... rubber, chemicals or both? I had it in my car for less than an hour, but I had to remove it again as my car filled with the odor from the bungee. It works well as a bungee cord, but the idor is too much for me and I can't see using it without getting used to the smell.

Thank you!