James F. Boyce

James F. Boyce (November 15, 1868 – June 2, 1935) was an American chemist who worked for the N.K. Fairbank Company of Chicago, a manufacturer of lard, cooking oils, soaps, and detergents. He helped create new washing products such as Gold Dust washing powder. Boyce pioneered techniques that are now used in the isolation and removal of consumable hydrogenated vegetable oils from plants (especially cottonseed). Later in life, he ran the Chicago Glass Novelty Company.

For persons of a similar name, see James Boyce.
James F Boyce
Born(1868-11-15)November 15, 1868
Chicago, Illinois, US
DiedJune 2, 1935(1935-06-02) (aged 66)
Saugatuck, Michigan
Resting placeGibson Cemetery, Allegan County, Michigan
OccupationIndustrial chemist
EmployerN. K. Fairbank
Known forIndustrial hydrogenation procedure for consumable foods
SpouseMable Hannah Thompson
Parent(s)Joseph Boyce and Mary Barry
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