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What is the function of fillers?

(a) Increase conductance

(b) Reduce sinkage

(c) Increase stiffness and hardness

(d) Improve ability to absorb shock

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Query is from Additives in Plastics topic in portion Plastic Polymers Structure & Properties of Food Packaging Technology

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Correct option is (c) Increase stiffness and hardness

The best explanation: Fillers help in increasing the stiffness and hardness of a plastic. Substances like photoinitiators increase electrical stability. Impact modifiers improve the ability to absorb shock. Blowing agents reduces sinkage.

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