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What are plastics and plasticisers ? 

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Substances like polythene and polyvinyls are commonly called plastics. They are usually addition vinyl polymers. They are familiar for their flexibility and softness. Substances added to plastics to impart viscosity, flexibility and other properties to the finished products are called plasticisers.
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  2. How is PTFE familiar commercially?

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  19. How is PTFE familiar commercially?

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  20. What is the main use of the polymer formed by X and Y?

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