Teflon EcoElite is part of the company's greater commitment to developing environmentally friendly products.
Wilmington, Delaware, September 10, 2019/PRNewswire/—&John Sworen will be awarded the 2019 SCI Gordon E Moore Medal today.Chemours Company（Chemours CC is a multinational chemical company that holds a leading market position in the fields of fluorine products, titanium dioxide technology, and chemical solutions. John Sworen is a technical researcher at the company. He led a team to develop Teflon EcoElite, a fluorine free and renewable durable waterproofing agent for the lifestyle textile market ™， Therefore, he was awarded the 2019 SCI Gordon E Moore Medal. Developing Teflon EcoElite ™ Surface treatment coatings are part of Chemours's greater commitment to developing first-class sustainable products.
The Moore Medal is awarded by the American Chemical Industry Association (SCI) to recognize early career innovation achievements, which are reflected in both market impact and improvement in quality of life. The Teflon EcoElite waterproof agent was developed by a team led by Sworen from 2012 to 2015 and has now been adopted by many major consumer sportswear manufacturers, including Colmar.
Paul Kirsch, President of the Fluorine Products Business at Chemours, said, "Consumers need cleaner and more environmentally friendly products. Through Teflon EcoElite ™ For this type of product, we further position our customers upstream in the value chain to meet this demand. John's innovation has changed the traditional rules of the textile industry, and we are very proud of his hard won recognition. Chemours is committed to leading the industry in social and environmental responsibility issues - John's development of Teflon EcoElite ™ Waterproofing agents are a shining example of this commitment. "
Teflon EcoElite ™ surface treatment coating is the first fluorine free fabric treatment agent from renewable sources, providing long-lasting waterproofing. It is manufactured using 60% renewable raw materials that are not made from genetically modified organisms (GMOs). This means that over time, most of the components in Teflon EcoElite surface treatment coatings can be naturally regenerated and replaced. Meanwhile, its performance far exceeds existing fluorine free technologies such as paraffin and organosilicon. Unlike those types of fluorine free surface treatment coatings, Teflon EcoElite is used ™ The fabric with surface treatment coating can withstand waterproof and water-based stains for 30 times or more.
In addition, the durability of Teflon EcoElite surface treatment coating is three times that of many fluorine free waterproofing agents, and it does not affect the breathability of the fabric, achieving maximum comfort.
In 2018, Chemours released its first Corporate Responsibility Commitment, which includes ten sustainable development goals that the company aims to achieve by 2030. These goals include achieving 50% or more of the company's revenue from products that make specific contributions to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, and reducing emissions of fluorinated organic chemicals in air and water treatment processes by 99% or more.
Sworen's career began at DuPont, the predecessor of Chemours, as a researcher. During his time at DuPont, he led the company in developing surface protection products, inventing 18 products in this field and achieving commercialization. Sworen holds a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry from Pennsylvania State University and a PhD in Organic Chemistry and Polymer Chemistry from the University of Florida. He is a Six Sigma Black Belt Master, has published 13 journal articles, and holds 27 authorized and pending patents.
