Malcolm Renfrew, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Malcolm Renfrew

American polymer chemist

Date of Birth: 12-Oct-1910

Place of Birth: Spokane, Washington, United States

Date of Death: 12-Oct-2013

Profession: inventor, chemist

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Libra

Malcolm MacKenzie Renfrew (October 12, 1910 – October 12, 2013) was an American polymer chemist, inventor, and professor emeritus at the University of Idaho in Moscow, Idaho.
Renfrew Hall, the university's chemistry building, was named for him in 1985.Renfrew is noted for his contribution to the development of Teflon, including the first paper on the subject.
In 1946 he spoke on behalf of DuPont at the American Chemical Society (ACS) meeting at which Teflon was announced.