http://www.americanchemistry.com/americanchemistry.com news releasescopyright americanchemistry.com 2013en-usWed, 22 May 2013 05:48:49 GMTACChttp://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/The-North-American-Flame-Retardant-Alliance-Responds-to-Washington-Post-Coverage-of-Flame-Retardants.htmlIn response to today’s story (“Flame retardants in consumer products are linked to health and cognitive problems”) in the Washington Post about flame retardants, ACC’s North American Flame Retardant Alliance released the following statement. Tue, 16 Apr 2013 11:50:38 GMTACChttp://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/ACC-Comments-on-Proposal-to-Change-Fire-Safety-Standards-for-Upholstered-Furniture.htmlThe California Department of Consumer Affairs Bureau of Electronic and Appliance Repair, Home Furnishings and Thermal Insulation concluded its public comment period today on a draft regulation that would, among other changes, eliminate the state’s open flame test for upholstered furniture. In response to these developments, the North American Flame Retardant Alliance released the following statement.Tue, 26 Mar 2013 09:58:59 GMTACChttp://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/NAS-Committee-Should-Evaluate-All-Relevant-Science.htmlThe Formaldehyde Panel of the American Chemistry Council (ACC) advocated for a robust review of formaldehyde that evaluates all the relevant scientific evidence during the National Academy of Sciences (NAS) meeting today to discuss the review of the Formaldehyde and the Styrene Assessments in the National Toxicology Program’s 12th Report on Carcinogens (RoC).Tue, 19 Mar 2013 11:00:42 GMTACChttp://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/ACC-Responds-to-Senators-Letter-About-Flame-Retardants.htmlIn response to a letter about flame retardants that was sent to EPA by Sen. Lautenberg, and his colleagues, the American Chemistry Council’s North American Flame Retardant Alliance (NAFRA) released the following statement.Thu, 21 Feb 2013 12:25:18 GMTACChttp://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/California-Bureau-Proposes-Reversal-of-Important-Fire-Safety-Test.htmlIn response to these developments, the North American Flame Retardant Alliance released the following statement.Fri, 08 Feb 2013 16:07:08 GMTACChttp://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/RETA-Applauds-the-Selection-of-Founding-Member-the-Ames-Laboratory.htmlThe Rare Earth Technology Alliance (RETA) today congratulated the Ames National Laboratory at Iowa State University for its selection by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to create the new Critical Materials Institute (CMI).Tue, 15 Jan 2013 09:41:24 GMTACChttp://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/European-Scientific-Regulatory-Review-Contradicts-US-Classification-on-Formaldehyde.htmlThis European conclusion – based on a comprehensive scientific review – classifies formaldehyde in a less-stringent category than last year's review by the National Toxicology Program (NTP) in the United States. This major European regulatory decision reinforces that the science could not support the conclusions reached by NTP on formaldehyde.Mon, 10 Dec 2012 15:00:20 GMTACChttp://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/New-Industry-Group-Launches-to-Educate-Policy-and-Business-Leaders-about-Rare-Earth-Technologies.htmlThe new Rare Earth Technology Alliance (RETA) today held its inaugural meeting with leaders from the industry representing manufacturers, users and researchers of rare earth elements. The estimated size of the rare earth sector is greater than $5 billion, with 120,000-130,000 tons of rare earth elements produced annually.Wed, 17 Oct 2012 12:00:31 GMTACChttp://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/Australian-Government-Study-Supports-the-Continued-Safe-Use-of-Important-PhthalateDINP.htmlThe release of this report from the Australian government further supports the large body of scientific evidence on the safe use of DINP,” said Eileen Conneely, manager of the High Molecular Weight Phthalates Panel of ACC.Thu, 27 Sep 2012 15:16:13 GMTACChttp://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/NAFRA-to-Provide-All-Advocacy-Services-to-Members.htmlThe American Chemistry Council announced today that it will expand its work on behalf of the members of its North American Flame Retardant Alliance (NAFRA). Fri, 31 Aug 2012 16:00:00 GMTACChttp://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/NAFRA-Responds-to-Environmental-Health-Perspectives-Study.htmlThe North American Flame Retardant Alliance (NAFRA) of the American Chemistry Council (ACC) issued the following statement in response to findings from a study that has been published online by the Environmental Health Perspectives, which claims that flame retardant chemicals were found in many popular food items.Fri, 01 Jun 2012 04:02:00 GMTACChttp://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/American-Chemistry-Council-Committed-to-Safety.htmlSafety is a top priority for the American Chemistry Council (ACC) and our member companies. Companies go to great lengths to make their chemicals safe – for industrial uses, for commercial uses and for consumer uses. Wed, 09 May 2012 11:34:17 GMTACChttp://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/ACC-Comments-on-the-Use-of-Formaldehyde-in-Hair-Smoothing-Products.htmlThe use of formaldehyde/methylene glycol in hair smoothing and other cosmetic products in excess of the limits recently established by the Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) does not align with the responsible formaldehyde stewardship practiced by members of the Formaldehyde Panel of ACC. Fri, 13 Apr 2012 13:26:51 GMTACChttp://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/2012-Marks-the-20th-Anniversary-of-the-Code-of-Practice-for-Petroleum-Additive-Lubricants.htmlFor the past 20 years, the Code of Practice (COP) has helped raise the bar for testing and performance of engine lubricants. As the American Chemistry Council’s Petroleum Additives Panel celebrates this achievement, its members extend their thanks to all companies that demonstrated compliance with the COP and practitioners of the COP for their contributions to this endeavor.Thu, 29 Mar 2012 09:33:34 GMTACChttp://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/Silent-Spring-Seeks-to-Stoke-Consumer-Fears-Without-Regard-for-the-Facts.htmlThe American Chemistry Council (ACC) has released the following statement in response to a study published by Silent Spring Institute regarding chemicals in consumer products. Wed, 07 Mar 2012 17:00:00 GMTACChttp://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/NAFRA-Responds-to-Flame-Retardant-Study.htmlThe American Chemistry Council’s North American Flame Retardant Alliance (NAFRA) today released the following statement regarding the Washington Toxics Coalition and Safer States study, “Hidden Hazards in the Nursery.”Fri, 20 Jan 2012 14:27:29 GMTACChttp://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/New-Study-Examines-Widely-Used-Brominated-Flame-Retardant.htmlThe European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) recently released one of its studies showing that current dietary exposure to tetrabromobisphenol A, a widely used flame retardant commonly called TBBPA, does not raise a health concern.Thu, 12 Jan 2012 10:31:13 GMTACChttp://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/ACC-Comment-on-EPA-Office-of-Inspector-Generals-Report-on-Nanotechnology.htmlThe Nanotechnology Panel of the American Chemistry Council (ACC) today released the following statement about the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Office of Inspector General’s (OIG) report, “EPA Needs to Manage Nanomaterial Risks More Effectively.”Wed, 04 Jan 2012 17:56:18 GMTACChttp://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/ACC-Applauds-Congressional-Action-to-Improve-Chemical-Risk-Assessments.htmlWith today’s bipartisan vote requiring improvements to EPA’s IRIS program and NAS review of two parts of the 12th Report on Carcinogens, Congress has taken an important step to improve the science used by the Obama Administration to make public health determinations. Sat, 17 Dec 2011 08:50:00 GMTACChttp://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/Consumers-Should-Consider-Flame-Retardant-Benefits-in-Furnishings.htmlClean and Healthy New York released an advocacy report today raising concerns about the use of flame retardants in mattresses. In response to the report, ACC released the following statement. Thu, 03 Nov 2011 18:15:41 GMTACChttp://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/Chemistry-Used-in-Shampoos-Prohibits-Bacterial-Growth-and-Helps-Protect-Consumer-Health-and-Safety.htmlThe Campaign for Safe Cosmetics released an advocacy report on November 1 raising concerns about the use of Quaternium-15, an agent that releases small amounts of formaldehyde, in Johnson & Johnson’s Baby Shampoo. In response to the report, ACC released the following statement.Thu, 03 Nov 2011 16:06:57 GMTACChttp://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/OEHHAs-Next-Steps-on-Flame-Retardant-Should-Be-Based-on-Science.htmlThe California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment today added the flame retardant chemical TDCPP to its Proposition 65 list of chemicals. The following statement on the topic can be attributed to Jackson Morrill, director at the American Chemistry Council.Wed, 12 Oct 2011 10:43:00 GMTACChttp://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/ACC-Responds-to-HHS-12th-Report-on-Carcinogens.htmlThe U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) National Toxicology Program (NTP) today released the 12th Report on Carcinogens (12th RoC).Fri, 10 Jun 2011 16:55:54 GMTACChttp://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/HHS-Moves-Forward-with-Unfounded-Classification-of-Formaldehyde.htmlThe U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) National Toxicology Program (NTP) today released the 12th Report on Carcinogens (12th RoC). The new report includes a chapter that lists formaldehyde as a “known human carcinogen.” The following statement about the 12th RoC can be attributed to Cal Dooley, CEO, American Chemistry Council.Fri, 10 Jun 2011 14:25:19 GMTACChttp://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/ACC-Responds-to-Stapleton-Study-on-the-Presence-of-Flame-Retardants-in-Childrens-Products.htmlThe following can be attributed to the American Chemistry Council regarding the study, “The Identification of Flame Retardants in Polyurethane Foam Collected from Baby Products,” by Dr. Heather M. Stapleton, et al.Tue, 17 May 2011 18:30:45 GMTACChttp://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/ACC-Comments-on-NGO-Drinking-Water-Study.htmlSun, 19 Dec 2010 05:00:00 GMTACChttp://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/ACC-Comments-on-Reports-About-Formaldehyde-in-Hair-Products.htmlTue, 19 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMTACChttp://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/ACC-Issues-Position-on-the-Formaldehyde-Content-of-Some-Popular-Hair-Smoothing-Products.htmlThu, 09 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMTACChttp://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/ACC-Diisocyanates-Panel-Comments-on-Results-of-North-Carolina-Community-Exposure-Study.htmlTue, 25 May 2010 01:01:00 GMTACChttp://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/ACC-Forms-New-Formaldehyde-Panel.htmlTue, 24 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMTACChttp://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/ACC-Announces-the-North-American-Flame-Retardant-Alliance.htmlThe American Chemistry Council (ACC) today announced the formation of the North American Flame Retardant Alliance (NAFRA), which will be comprised of the world’s leading producers and users of a variety of flame retardants.Thu, 31 Mar 2011 17:39:46 GMTACChttp://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/ACC-Calls-Upon-EPA-to-Adopt-NAS-Findings-in-Risk-Assessment.htmlThe National Academy of Sciences (NAS) issued its peer-review report on the recently released Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) draft risk assessment on formaldehyde. EPA’s draft assessment attempts to determine the level at which formaldehyde presents a potential risk for adverse effects on human health. In response to the report, the American Chemistry Council issued the following statement, which can be attributed to Senior Director Ann M. Mason.Fri, 08 Apr 2011 11:27:24 GMTACChttp://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/ACC-Comments-on-EPA-Diisocyanates-Action-Plans.htmlThe following statement can be attributed to Kathryn St. John of the American Chemistry Council (ACC) regarding the release of chemical action plans today by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on diisocyanates.Wed, 13 Apr 2011 15:58:00 GMTACChttp://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/American-Chemistry-Council-Expands-Adds-Four-New-Chemical-Products-Sector-Groups.htmlWASHINGTON, D.C. (Feb. 28, 2011) – The American Chemistry Council’s (ACC) Board of Directors earlier this month approved the establishment of four new chemical product and sector groups to support the needs of the chemical industry and its value chain. These new groups focus on fluoro chemistry, flame retardants, pine chemicals and industrial gases. Mon, 28 Feb 2011 11:40:00 GMTACChttp://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/ACC-Addresses-Recent-Stories-About-Flame-Retardants.htmlA number of articles questioning the effectiveness of flame retardants in preventing injuries and saving lives have been published in recent days. The articles are focused primarily on one California law, called TB 117, that requires upholstered furniture to withstand 12 seconds of an open flame without igniting. The following facts provide more context to these stories and highlight the life-saving role flame retardants can play when they are included in household products.Tue, 19 Apr 2011 13:19:11 GMTACChttp://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/ACC-Supports-National-Nanotechnology-Initiatives-Role-in-US-Development-of-Nano-Industry.htmlThe Nanotechnology Panel of ACC supports and promotes the safe use and manufacture of the products of nanotechnology. The panel believes that federal agencies have a critical role to play in supporting the responsible development and use of nanotechnology. They are also making essential contributions through environment, health, and safety research and related initiatives.Thu, 14 Apr 2011 14:07:00 GMT