Which outcome occurs when a polymer's plasticizer weakens?

💡 Explanation

Weakening plasticizer causes reduced chain mobility because it interferes with intermolecular forces, triggering the glass transition and embrittlement. Therefore, the material becomes brittle, rather than harder or more crystalline, owing to the change.

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