Addition of _____ to thermoplastics increases flexibility of the polymer.
A) PVC
B) plasticizers
C) resins
D) LDPE
E) elastomers

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Plasticizers are added to thermoplastics in order to increase their flexibility and improve their processability. PVC and LDPE are themselves examples of thermoplastics, while resins and elastomers can refer to a variety of different materials and are not necessarily used as plasticizers.

Addition of _____ to Thermoplastics Increases Flexibility of the Polymer