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We make the gear that helps keep the people who protect you out of harm's way. We developed fibers that are stronger than steel, and have saved thousands of police officers. That means more officers on the street are making it home at night to their families. With chemistry-based security products, they're safer—and you're safer, too.

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American chemistry produces the active ingredient in aspirin, classified by the World Health Organization as “essential” and responsible for reducing and preventing thousands of heart attacks.

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Preparing for the Next Hurricane

From the hurricane that hit Galveston, Texas, in 1900—the deadliest weather disaster in U.S. history, claiming 6,000 to 12,000 lives—to Hurricane Katrina in 2005—the costliest U.S. hurricane on record, causing an estimated $96 billion in damage—the impact of tropical cyclones on American life and property over the years has been significant. » learn more

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Protecting the President—Obama's Limousine

The efforts to keep President Obama safe have resulted in a new presidential limousine, complete with state-of-the-art technology and security measures, many of which are the products of chemistry. » learn more

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Chemistry Innovations Lead to Advanced Surveillance Systems

Chemistry innovations are helping to develop surveillance systems that are much more advanced, easier to manage, and less costly than in the past, with higher-quality images and ‘intelligent’ functions to ensure security threats will be spotted, identified, and recorded for future reference. » learn more

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Aramid Fibers: essential₂thegoodguys

The brave men and women of the military, law enforcement and emergency response communities deserve the best protective equipment available. Aramid fibers, a class of strong, heat-resistant synthetic fibers produced with the help of chlorine chemistry, go a long way to “protecting the good guys.” » learn more

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Preparing for Hurricanes: ACC Member Companies Get It Right

While it is impossible to predict the severity or location of the next hurricane, ACC member companies will continue to make sure all of their facilities are prepared to weather the storm and assist in the recovery. » learn more

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