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DuPont Announces Availability of Teflon® Nonstick Coatings in Six Different Colors

SpecialChem - Mar 22, 2013

CHICAGO - The superior nonstick performance and durability of DuPont™ Teflon® nonstick coatings is now commercially available in the United States in six delectable new colors.
The 2012 introductory colors, which included Hot Chili (a spicy red), Lavender Blue (a rich blue), Champagne Gold (a classic shimmer) and Ivory (an elegant neutral), are joined now by Spicy Olive (a stylish green) and Aubergine Purple (a vibrant eggplant). The palette will satisfy consumers' taste for style and individuality, as well as their appetite for something fresh in their kitchens. During the Housewares Show, the colors can be seen at DuPont booth S3910.
"The new colors will turn heads at retailer's shelves and in America's kitchens," said David W. DeVoe, North American consumer Marketing Manager, DuPont™ Teflon® consumer finishes. "In addition to looking great, consumers will continue to enjoy all of the benefits of cooking on a coating that offers superior durability and nonstick performance. And, just like Teflon® nonstick coatings for cookware and bake ware, the new Color Collection is made without using PFOA."
Each color was created to inspire cooks to purchase and use cookware and bake ware that reflect their personal taste and kitchen design and enhance the presentation of their traditional and seasonal dishes:
  • Hot Chili - The color is bright, fun and cannot be overlooked at the point-of-sale. It engages experimentally minded individuals and will leave no one cold.
  • Lavender Blue - Friendly and familiar, this distinctive hue enhances the presentation of cakes, bakes and desserts.
  • Champagne Gold - This color is classy, combining luxury with understatement. The high-quality appearance leaves an impression of natural elegance.
  • Ivory - Simple yet elegant, Ivory is one of the world's most versatile colors. Its minimalist feel impresses those with an eye for style, while its calm, soft tone creates an aura of pure relaxation.
  • Spicy Olive - Spicy Olive has the flair of urban plazas and cobblestone streets filled with street cafes and live music, appetizers and snacks.
  • Aubergine Purple - This color signals glory and splendor, pure joy of life. This warm and inspiring hue is an invitation to spoil you with color.

About DuPont™ Teflon® Brand

The origin of the DuPont™ Teflon® brand began with the discovery of polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) in 1938 by DuPont chemist Roy Plunkett after which in 1945, DuPont selected, coined the term and registered as a trademark the Teflon® brand. Teflon® nonstick coating systems were first commercialized for cookware more than 50 years ago in the United States and have, along with other additives, been used in paints, fabrics, carpets, home furnishings, clothing and so much more.

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GREEN CHEMICALS

The Green Seal certification is granted by the organization with that name and has a great number of members contributing with the requirements to pass a raw material or a chemical product as "green". Generally for a material to be green, has to comply with a series of characteristics like: near neutral pH, low volatility, non combustible, non toxic to aquatic life, be biodegradable as measured by oxygen demand in accordance with the OECD definition.
Also the materials have to meet with toxicity and health requirements regarding inhalation, dermal and eye contact. There is also a specific list of materials that are prohibited or restricted from formulations, like ozone-depleting compounds and alkylphenol ethoxylates amongst others. Please go to http://www.greenseal.com/ for complete information on their requirements.
For information on current issues regarding green chemicals, see the blog from the Journalist Doris De Guzman, in the ICIS at: http://www.icis.com/blogs/green-chemicals/.
Certification is an important — and confusing — aspect of green cleaning. Third-party certification is available for products that meet standards set by Green Seal, EcoLogo, Energy Star, the Carpet & Rug Institute and others.
Manufacturers can also hire independent labs to determine whether a product is environmentally preferable and then place the manufacturer’s own eco-logo on the product; this is called self-certification. Finally, some manufacturers label a product with words like “sustainable,” “green,” or “earth friendly” without any third-party verification.
“The fact that there is not a single authoritative standard to go by adds to the confusion,” says Steven L. Mack M.Ed., director of buildings and grounds service for Ohio University, Athens, Ohio.
In www.happi.com of June 2008 edition, there is a report of Natural formulating markets that also emphasises the fact that registration of "green formulas" is very confused at present, due to lack of direction and unification of criteria and that some governmental instittion (in my opinion the EPA) should take part in this very important issue.