Malcolm Renfrew Scientist

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.He 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 ACS meeting at which Teflon was announced.

Personal facts

Birth date	October 12, 1910
Birth place	Spokane Washington , Washington (state)
Nationality	United States
Date of death	October 12, 2013
Place of death	Idaho , Moscow Idaho
Residence	Idaho , Moscow Idaho
Education	University of Minnesota University of Idaho
Known for	Polytetrafluoroethylene