DuPont

American multinational chemical company

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DuPont de Nemours, Inc., commonly shortened to DuPont, is an American multinational chemical company first formed in 1802 by French-American chemist and industrialist Éleuthère Irénée du Pont de Nemours. The company played a major role in the development of Delaware and first arose as a major supplier of gunpowder. DuPont developed many polymers such as Vespel, neoprene, nylon, Corian, Teflon, Mylar, Kapton, Kevlar, Zemdrain, M5 fiber, Nomex, Tyvek, Sorona, Corfam and Lycra in the 20th century, and its scientists developed many chemicals, most notably Freon (chlorofluorocarbons), for the refrigerant industry. It also developed synthetic pigments and paints including ChromaFlair.

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Dupont inspires France to beat GB in sevens final Antoine Dupont helps France's men to claim their first sevens title in 19 years as they beat Great Britain 21-0 in the final in Los Angeles. BBC Sport - Published on March 4, 2024
Wales aim to exploit 'massive' Dupont absence Head coach Warren Gatland hopes Wales can exploit the absence of France captain Antoine Dupont as they bid for a first 2024 Six Nations win on Sunday. BBC Sport - Published on March 4, 2024
Wales out to exploit Dupont absence & tire out France pack Head coach Warren Gatland hopes Wales can exploit the absence of France captain Antoine Dupont as they bid for a first 2024 Six Nations win on Sunday. BBC Sport - Published on March 4, 2024

Dupont set for sevens debut as Olympic dream begins Antoine Dupont is set to make his eagerly anticipated rugby sevens debut for France, but how will he adapt and what challenges will he face? BBC Sport - Published on February 22, 2024
No Sexton, Farrell or Dupont - who will fill the void in 2024? BBC Sport profiles four young players looking to announce themselves in the Six Nations. BBC Sport - Published on January 30, 2024
Dupont scores twice as Toulouse hammer Ulster Antoine Dupont scores two tries as Toulouse claim a bonus-point win to dent Ulster's hopes of reaching the Champions Cup knockout rounds. BBC Sport - Published on January 13, 2024

Ulster gear up for 'brilliant' Dupont and 'unique' Toulouse Ulster prepare to face 'brilliant' France star Antoine Dupont and 'unique' Toulouse in Saturday's Investec Champions Cup game in Belfast. BBC Sport - Published on January 13, 2024
Hume returns for Ulster against Dupont's Toulouse Ulster centre James Hume has recovered from a foot injury to start in Saturday's Investec Champions Cup matches with Antoine Dupont's Toulouse. BBC Sport - Published on January 12, 2024
France's Dupont fuelled by World Cup disappointment France great Antoine Dupont says he "very excited but a little bit scared" about the prospect of switching to Sevens as he targets the Paris Olympics. BBC Sport - Published on December 18, 2023
World Cup quarter-final: Can Dupont lead France to victory? - radio & text Listen to BBC Radio 5 Live commentary and follow text updates as Antoine Dupont starts for France against South Africa. BBC Sport - Published on October 14, 2023

Dupont 'ready to suffer' against physical Springboks Antoine Dupont says he is "ready to suffer" against South Africa in their Rugby World Cup quarter-final on Sunday. BBC Sport - Published on October 14, 2023
Dupont 'at 100%' as he targets France return Antoine Dupont remains in contention for France's World Cup quarter-final against South Africa, says forwards coach William Servat. BBC Sport - Published on October 11, 2023
Dupont returns to France training before quarter-final France captain Antoine Dupont has been cleared to return to training ahead of his side's quarter-final with South Africa on Sunday. BBC Sport - Published on October 9, 2023	Dupont cleared to return from fractured cheekbone France captain Antoine Dupont is cleared to return following an operation on a fractured cheekbone. BBC Sport - Published on September 30, 2023
France's Dupont has surgery on fractured cheekbone France captain Antoine Dupont has surgery on fractured cheekbone, the French Rugby Federation confirms. BBC Sport - Published on September 23, 2023	France captain Dupont suffers facial fracture France captain Antoine Dupont suffered a facial fracture in Thursday's 96-0 win against Namibia, the French Rugby Federation confirms. BBC Sport - Published on September 22, 2023
Dupont and his French team answer call of a nation New Zealand threatened to wreck the building momentum behind the Rugby World Cup hosts but France find a way to defend home turf and march on towards their destiny. BBC Sport - Published on September 9, 2023	Dupont wins third Six Nations player award France captain Antoine Dupont is named the Six Nations player of the championship for a third time - and second year in succession. BBC Sport - Published on March 29, 2023
Dupont like 'Ronaldo, Messi... and the Terminator' Antoine Dupont's brilliant display during France's record-breaking rout of England earns high praise from the BBC pundits. BBC Sport - Published on March 13, 2023	'Outrageous' Dupont's Twickenham masterclass England's Natasha Hunt analyses Antoine Dupont's "outrageous" performance as France produced a ruthless display against England at Twickenham in the Six Nations. BBC Sport - Published on March 13, 2023