Question: Peptizers like aromatic mercaptans ( e . g . thiophenes ) are added in rubber to Protect rubber goods from attack by oxygen & ozone

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 its viscosity to permit easier processing
Reduce the time of vulcanisation and quantity of vulcanising agent
Increase its viscosity

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