Polymer Technology
Addition of plasticisers to polymers results in partial neutralisation of intermolecular forces of attraction between the macro-molecules thereby increasing its

Chemical resistance
All of these
Flexibility
Tensile strength

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Polymer Technology
Epoxy resins (i.e., epoxide polymers)

Are made by addition polymerisation reaction only
Contain an epoxy group ( ##### ) at the ends of the polymer
Use emulsion polymerisation methods
Are cross-linked polymers only

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Polymer Technology
Peptizers like aromatic mercaptans (e.g. thiophenes) are added in rubber to

Reduce the time of vulcanisation and quantity of vulcanising agent
Reduce its viscosity to permit easier processing
Increase its viscosity
Protect rubber goods from attack by oxygen & ozone present in the atmosphere

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