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Phosphates (e.g., triceresyl, tributyl, tetrabutyl, tripheyl etc.) are added to polymers to act as

a.

hardeners

b.

anti-shrinkage agents

c.

plasticisers

d.

transparency improver

Answer: (c).plasticisers

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