Sciencemadness Discussion Board

PLASTICIZERS & BINDERS

Frontier9 - 4-7-2006 at 11:26

Which of the following is considered a PLASTICIZER an which is considered a BINDER?

A. BEESWAX

B. PETROLEUM JELLY

C. MOTOR OIL

D. VEGETABLE OIL

E. MODELING CLAY

F. SILLY PUTTY

Additionally, are there any other readily available materials that are not on this list?:cool:

DeAdFX - 4-7-2006 at 15:24

None of those are a plasticizer.... Clay is a binder. It usually binds graphite for pencils.

unionised - 5-7-2006 at 11:07

Why do I get the feeling this is a homework question?
At least 2 of them are plasticisers, but they would be unusual choices.