âWe have an ambitious technology vision,â Weight Watchers CTO Dan Crowe said at the time of the Wello acquisition last May. âWe will become a 21st-century technology organization, engineered for the digital era, whose innovative technology fundamentally improves the way people manage their weight, health and wellness.
A fluoropolymer is a plastic material based in fluorocarbon containing carbon fluorine molecules. It is a special type of polymer that possesses special properties. The electronegative ion fluoride in a fluoropolymer gives it strong carbon-fluoride bonds, which makes it non-sticky.
PFOA is used as a necessary processing aid in the manufacture of Fluoropolymers. Fluoropolymers have many valuable properties, including their fire resistance and ability to repel oil, stain, grease and water. This makes them ideal for use in providing a non-stick surface for cookware and protective coatings on clothing.