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

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

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Polymer Technology
Elastomers are

Having very high tensile strength and heat resistance
Having high flexural strength
Thermosetting material
Exemplified by protein derivatives

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