Harold J. Osterhof

Harold Judson Osterhof (27 November 1897 – 13 May 1982) was a chemist noted for directing the development of Natsyn, and as the inventor of Pliofilm, a plasticized rubber hydrochloride cast film widely known as plastic wrap.[1]

Osterhof obtained his MS in Chemistry in 1923 from the University of Michigan, and his PhD in 1927. In 1929, he began his career at the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, from which he retired as Director of Research in 1966.

In 1971, Osterhof received the Charles Goodyear Medal.

References

  1. ↑ Alumni Notes.



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