Martin Hill Ittner was a chemist working for Colgate, now known as Colgate-Palmolive.
12 Facts About Martin Ittner
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Martin Ittner is best known for his contributions to applied chemistry, including the development of toothpaste and detergent.
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Martin Ittner remained with the company after it became Colgate-Palmolive-Peet Company in 1928.
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Martin Ittner was one of the first US chemists to develop methods for the hydrogenation of fatty oils.
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Martin Ittner developed the first applied chemistry research team at Colgate.
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Martin Ittner developed this research lab throughout his whole working life.
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Martin Ittner served as chairman of the New York section of the American Chemical Society in 1922, and as chairman of the American Chemical Society's Committee on Industrial Alcohol.
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Martin Ittner successfully recommended that United States Congress legitimize the manufacture and use of alcohol for the chemical industry during Prohibition in the United States.
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Martin Ittner served as president and as treasurer of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers, and as president of The Chemists' Club in New York.
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Martin Ittner received an honorary doctorate of science from Colgate University in 1930.
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On June 7,1938, Martin Ittner gave a commencement speech on The Function of Technology in Modern Society at Washington University, where he was awarded an honorary degree.
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In 1942 Martin Ittner was awarded the Perkin Medal for applied chemistry in recognition of his contributions.