Peptizers like aromatic mercaptans (e.g. thiophenes) are added in rubber to _________________?

A. Increase its viscosity

B. Reduce the time of vulcanisation and quantity of vulcanising agent

C. Reduce its viscosity to permit easier processing

D. Protect rubber goods from attack by oxygen & ozone present in the atmosphere

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