History of Teflon

Eur Urol. 1990;17(4):299-300. doi: 10.1159/000464064.

Abstract

The main physical features of Teflon, a plastic fluorated material, are discussed. Since the 2nd World War, its uses have become numerous.

Publication types

  • Historical Article

MeSH terms

  • Biocompatible Materials / history*
  • France
  • History, 20th Century
  • Humans
  • Polytetrafluoroethylene / history*
  • Polytetrafluoroethylene / therapeutic use
  • United States

Substances

  • Biocompatible Materials
  • Polytetrafluoroethylene