Year after year, America’s chemical companies invest more in research and development (R&D) than any other business sector. As a result, chemical product makers are directly involved in generating one in every nine U.S. patents.Through chemical industry R&D, scientists and engineers apply their tremendous knowledge to develop innovative products and processes that make life better, healthier and safer for all of us. New products and processes continue to drive the international competitiveness of U.S. chemical companies.
