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jan 1, 1935 - First Industrial Production of Polythene

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Michael Perrin developed a method for the high-pressure synthesis of polythene, allowing for production of the polymer to insulate radar sets. It was done by reacting ethylene and benzaldehyde at extreme pressures.

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jan 1, 1935
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~ 91 years ago

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