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  2. Polymer fume fever - Wikipedia

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    Polymer fume fever or fluoropolymer fever, also informally called Teflon flu, is an inhalation fever caused by the fumes released when polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE, known under the trade name Teflon) reaches temperatures of 300 °C (572 °F) to 450 °C (842 °F).

  3. 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 ...

  4. 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 ...

  5. Is Your Nonstick Pan Making You Sick? Suspected Cases Of ...

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    Teflon flu, aka polymer fume fever, is a term used to describe people who have gotten sick after being exposed to fumes from Teflon pans, according to the National Capital Poison Center.

  6. 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 .

  7. The Devil We Know - Wikipedia

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    The Devil We Know is a 2018 investigative documentary film by director Stephanie Soechtig regarding allegations of health hazards from perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA, also known as C8), a key ingredient used in manufacturing Teflon, and DuPont's potential responsibility.

  8. Welcome to Beautiful Parkersburg, West Virginia - The ...

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    Grégoire had hit on the idea in the early 1950s, after coating his wife’s muffin tins with Teflon to stop dough from sticking to the sides. Eventually, his “Satisfry” skillets started popping up in American department stores, and DuPont sought Food and Drug Administration approval to use Teflon in cooking and food processing equipment.

  9. 'Dark Waters': Here's the toxic reason why you should toss ...

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    The real-life story, which is in theaters now, follows Ohio attorney Rob Bilott (portrayed by Mark Ruffalo) as he steadfastly pursues a case against DuPont, the chemical company that created Teflon.