Polymer Technology
Alkyd resin e.g., glyptal resin formed by phthalic anhydride and glycerene is not used

For film forming materials
For surface coating of automobiles & air crafts
As plasticiser for PVC & nitrocellulose
For fibre making

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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
Protect rubber goods from attack by oxygen & ozone present in the atmosphere
Reduce its viscosity to permit easier processing
Increase its viscosity

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Polymer Technology
Synthetic rubber

Is brittle at low temperature
Is softer at higher temperature
Is highly permeable to air & water and is readily attacked by chemicals & atmospheric gases
Deforms, if stretched to double of its original dimension

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