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Polymer Chemistry

Polymers in and Around You

When was nylon discovered?

Nylon 66 was first made by Wallace Carothers, a scientist working at DuPontĀ®, on February 28, 1935. Dr. Carothers also contributed to the discovery of neoprene, which is used to make suits used for scuba diving.



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