feb 8, 1908 - Bakelite is invented

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Bakelite is the first synthetic plastic produced. It was discovered by Leo Baekeland. It had uses in electrical and automobile industries since it withstood electricity, heat, and chemicals. It was an ideal insulator and was worked into everyday objects.

https://www.acs.org/content/acs/en/education/whatischemistry/landmarks/bakelite.html

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