Teflon

Teflon is the brand name of a polymer compound discovered by Roy J. Plunkett (1910-1994) of DuPont in 1938 and introduced as a commercial product in 1946. It is a thermoplastic fluoropolymer.

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Teflon is polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), a polymer of fluoride and ethylene.

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Non-stick coatings on househould frying pans have been shown to release toxic gases upon overheating. These gases are lethal to avians, and can cause flu-like symptoms in humans. This polymer fume fever in humans may last for more than a week in cases of moderate household exposure. This level of exposure can occur when a Teflon pan is left unattended on a high-power gas burner in a small unventilated apartment. In more severe cases, the decomposition chemicals can be lethal. In recent years, under the threat of litigation, DuPont has become more forthcoming about the risks of using Teflon on hot surfaces but has not stopped selling the product.

Polymer: A polymer is a generic term used to describe a substantially long molecule. This long molecule consists of structural units and repeating units strung together through chemical bonds. The process of converting these units to a polymer is called polymerization. These units consist of monomers, which ...

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Roy J. Plunkett: Roy J. Plunkett (June 26, 1910 - May 12, 1994) was the chemist who accidentally invented Teflon in 1938....

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