What was the original purpose of cellophane?

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Louise Marcoux Phillips · Accepted Answer

Cellophane has come a long way since its original creation in 1908 by Swiss chemist Jacques E. Brandenberger. The material was actually created as a result of a failed experiment by Brandenberger when he was originally trying to create a waterproof tablecloth.

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