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Chemours launches renewably sourced DWR technology

10/08/2015

Fluoroproducts-maker Chemours has launched a renewably sourced, non-fluorinated fabric treatment for durable water repellency (DWR). Teflon EcoElite contains 63% renewably sourced raw material derived from plant-based sources that are non-food source feedstock materials. The US company claims it is three times more durable than existing...

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