The PTFE story begins on April 6, 1938. Dr. Roy J. Plunkett was studying gases related to refrigerants. After examining a frozen, compressed sample of tetrafluoroethylene, he and his colleagues made an unexpected discovery: the sample spontaneously polymerized into a white, waxy solid, forming polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE).
PTFE is inert to nearly all chemicals and is considered the slipperiest material in existence, making it one of the most valuable and versatile technological inventions. Numerous industries - aerospace, communications, electronics, industrial manufacturing and construction - have benefited from significant advances made possible by PTFE.
PTFE is known worldwide for its superior nonstick properties in the following applications:
Coatings for cookware
Stain repellent for fabrics and textiles
Excellent coatings for harsh manufacturing environments and industrial products
Scientists describe the invention of PTFE as "a stroke of serendipity, a flash of inspiration, a lucky accident - or even a mixture of all three." Whatever the case, one thing is certain: PTFE revolutionized the plastics industry and spawned countless applications that benefited humanity.Scientific, academic, and civic groups around the world have recognized Dr. Plunkett’s contributions. He was inducted into the International Plastics Hall of Fame in 1973 and the National Inventors Hall of Fame in 1985, joining such distinguished scientists and inventors as Thomas Edison, Louis Pasteur, and the Wright brothers.
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