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2. Hundreds of cancer-causing chemicals are found in food ... - AOL

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   Found in plastics and paper, ... the chemical was used in the production of teflon cookware until 2013. ... The best under-$50 clothing items to buy at Amazon right now. See all deals. In Other News.

3. Polytetrafluoroethylene - Wikipedia

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   The commonly known brand name of PTFE-based composition is Teflon by Chemours, [4] a spin-off from DuPont, which originally discovered the compound in 1938. [4] Polytetrafluoroethylene is a fluorocarbon solid , as it is a high- molecular-weight polymer consisting wholly of carbon and fluorine .

4. Non-stick surface - Wikipedia

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   Teflon is a brand of PTFE, often used as a generic term for PTFE. The metallic substrate is roughened by abrasive blasting, then sometimes electric-arc sprayed with stainless steel. [8] [9] The irregular surface promotes adhesion of the PTFE and also resists abrasion of the PTFE. [10] Then one to seven layers of PTFE are sprayed or rolled on.

5. Thread seal tape - Wikipedia

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   Thread seal tape is wrapped around the threads, lubricating the connection and allowing the two pieces to be screwed deeper together. Thread seal tape (also known as PTFE tape, Teflon tape, or plumber's tape) is a polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) film tape commonly used in plumbing for sealing pipe threads.

6. What is Teflon Flu? Learn about the illness linked to ... - AOL

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   If you believe you may have Teflon Flu or may be exposed to any other toxic chemicals, call the Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222 for immediate assistance. Ahjané Forbes is a reporter on the ...

7. What to know about 'Teflon flu' amid a rise in cases in the US

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   A recent record number of cases of polymer fume fever, also known as "Teflon flu," are putting a spotlight on one of the most common causes of the condition, the use of nonstick pans. Over 265 ...

8. Fluoropolymer - Wikipedia

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   In 1938, polytetrafluoroethylene (DuPont brand name Teflon) was discovered by accident by a recently hired DuPont Ph.D., Roy J. Plunkett. While working with tetrafluoroethylene gas to develop refrigerants, he noticed that a previously pressurized cylinder had no pressure remaining. In dissecting the cylinder, he found a mass of white solid in a ...

9. ETFE - Wikipedia

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   Ethylene tetrafluoroethylene (ETFE) is a fluorine-based plastic.It was designed to have high corrosion resistance and strength over a wide temperature range. ETFE is a polymer and its source-based name is poly (ethene-co-tetrafluoroethene).