Quote by: Leo Baekeland

Well, it was kind of an accident, because plastic is not what I meant to invent. I had just sold photograph paper to Eastman Kodak for 1 million dollars.


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Author Bio


  • NameLeo Baekeland
  • DescriptionAmerican chemist
  • BornNovember 14, 1863
  • DiedFebruary 23, 1944
  • CountryUnited States Of America; Belgium
  • ProfessionChemist; Engineer; Photographer; Inventor
  • AwardsJohn Scott Medal; Willard Gibbs Award