Polymer Technology
Styrene which is a monomer for the production of polystyrene, is commercially produced by the

Dehydration of ethyl alcohol followed by hydrogenation
Reacting ethylene oxide with acetal-dehyde
Fermentation of starch
Catalytic dehydrogenation of ethyl benzene

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

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

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