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Cellophane. Jayden Flottemesch. Who Invented Cellophane. Jacques E. Brandenberger. When was cellophane invented. Cellophane film was invented by Jacques E Brandenberger in 1908, a Swiss textile engineer who first thought of the idea for a clear, protective, packaging layer in 1900.
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Cellophane Jayden Flottemesch
Who Invented Cellophane Jacques E. Brandenberger
When was cellophane invented • Cellophane film was invented by Jacques E Brandenberger in 1908, a Swiss textile engineer who first thought of the idea for a clear, protective, packaging layer in 1900.
How is Cellophane made • Cellophane is regenerated cellulose, derived from plants and trees, specifically wood and cotton pulps that have been digested in several chemical baths to remove the impurities. Plasticizing chemicals are added, but the end product is mostly comprised of crystalline cellulose molecules, making cellophane a bio-degradable product. It is made of Celanese Acetate.
What are some uses for Cellophane • Can be used to keep Fruits and vegetables fresh • Can be used to cover bowls to keep mixtures from getting soiled • Used for wrapping paper and wrapping objects
Fun Fact about Cellophane You can make origami's out of colored cellophane