1588Chemical EngineeringMedium
Peptizers like aromatic mercaptans (e.g. thiophenes) are added in rubber to ________?
AProtect rubber goods from attack by oxygen & ozone present in the atmosphere
BIncrease its viscosity
CReduce its viscosity to permit easier processing
DReduce the time of vulcanisation and quantity of vulcanising agent
Correct answer
C. Reduce its viscosity to permit easier processing
Explanation
The correct answer is Reduce its viscosity to permit easier processing.