National Teflon Day
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Where is National Teflon Day celebrated?
This day is celebrated in the USA.
Who is National Teflon Day celebrated by?
The United States of America people celebrate National Teflon Day.
When did National Teflon Day first start?
On April 6 every year, Teflon Day tributes the accidental invention of Teflon on April 6, 1938, by Dr. Roy Plunkett.
Who started National Teflon Day?
The creator of the day has not yet been identified.
History And Timeline
National Teflon Day is held every year on April 6 to acknowledge the accidental discovery of Teflon on April 6, 1938, when Dr. Roy Plunkett and his assistant invented Polytetrafluoroethylene in their laboratory. Dr. Roy's motto was 'safer chemicals healthy families.'
Another person from Kansas City, Marion A.Trozzolo, used Teflon chemicals to cover his scientific utensils. In 1961, the Missouri professor from Kansas City merchandised the first Teflon made in the United States.
Accidental Invention Of Teflon
Dr. Roy Plunkett accidentally invented Teflon while working for the Dupont Company.
1938Trademark Registration
Dupont recorded the Teflon trademark and soon started planning for post-war profit-oriented use of the new product.
1944Applications In Other Fields
Dupont expanded applications for Teflon in commercial bread and cookie-making.
1951Patent Received
A French patent was granted for the process of Teflon coating in vessels in 1954.
1954Beginning Of Manufacturing
The Tefal company was launched in 1956 to produce non-stick pans.
1956Traditions And Customs
The day marks the accidental invention of Teflon by Dr. Roy Plunkett in his laboratory. Marion, a professor in Kansas City, used Teflon to fabricate laboratory plasticware. She marketed the first United States-made frying pan and called it the happy pan.
Ways To Observe Or Celebrate National Teflon Day
The day can be observed by using a utensil with a Teflon coating, acknowledging the dealer, replacing the old, worn-out Teflon utensil, and putting a post on social media sharing your experience with your colleagues and family. You can even share the food you made using your Teflon cookware.
Facts And Stats
- You can also celebrate this day by cooking and baking food in cookware coated with Teflon.
- On this day, you can host campaigns in your neighborhood and raise awareness about Teflon utensils and their proper usage.
- Teflon coating metals have been used to laminate cartridge cases to decrease the intensity of damage on the gun tank when fired. Share information about such uses of Teflon on social media on this day.
What is Teflon Day?
National Teflon Day observes the date Dr. Roy Plunkett accidentally invented the product.
What is Teflon used for today?
Teflon is primarily used to coat cookware, preventing food from sticking on its surface.
What are some important facts about National Teflon Day?
Teflon is the brand name of the synthetic chemical called polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE). Teflon coats various products due to its waterproof property, non-sticky behavior, and reduced friction.
What are some benefits of celebrating National Teflon Day?
Teflon Day celebration makes people use cookware with a Teflon coating and reminds us all to change the worn-out one into a new one. People can even think of the health issues caused by low-quality non-coating substances and thereby limit the use of cookware coated with low-quality non-stick chemicals.
When Is This Day Celebrated
- Monday, April 06, 2020
- Tuesday, April 06, 2021
- Wednesday, April 06, 2022
- Thursday, April 06, 2023
- Saturday, April 06, 2024
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