Red Marks from Fluorochemical Treatment Research
Teflon and Scotch Guard are made of just two elements, carbon and fluoride. Fluoride is the most active of all elements and it is a very light gas. Once something reacts with fluoride, no other element can replace it. This is why a furniture stain that has been treated with Erusticator is impossible to remove. A unit of Teflon is very stable.
Fluorochemical protectant has been a part of nylon carpet since the fourth generation fibers came out. Brand names of these types of products have included TEFLON and SCOTCHGARD. Furthermore, after market products using the same names as well as others like the FLUOROCHEMICAL TREATMENT have also made it into the market place. Common to all of these products is the fluorochemical molecule of which the Imperial formula would be C2F4. Different chain links or polymers of this monomer would determine whether its application should be for carpet or for pots and pans. Ideally the average mixture for carpet should be around seven or eight. However, polymers around '20' would begin to take on a red hue. Since these molecules are heavier, they could settle out of solution to the bottom of a container over time.
The picture below is of red spot made from a fluorochemical treatment.
This treatment was applied with a spin pad and you can see the swirl marks here.
