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Plasticizers are added in rubber compounding and processing to improve

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Plasticizers are like "internal lubricants" for polymers. They make the material easier to work with (process) but at the cost of making it softer and less rigid.

Updated On: May 20, 2026

hardness
modulus
processibility
chemical resistance

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The Correct Option is C

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