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News May 25, 2018

U.S. Specialty Chemicals Markets Start Second Quarter on a Strong Note

U.S. specialty chemicals market volumes started the 2nd quarter on a strong note, increasing 0.9 percent in April after an upwardly revised 0.5 percent gain in March and a 0.3 percent gain in February.

News May 24, 2018

ACC Voices Concerns with Section 232 Investigation into Auto Imports

ACC’s statement in response to the announcement by the U.S. Department of Commerce of its Section 232 investigation into auto imports.

May 24, 2018

Sustainability Principles

The American Chemistry Council and its members believe chemistry plays an integral role in solving our world s sustainability challenges We are therefore committed to advancing safe, innovative, effective, and economically viable chemical products and technologies that are key to unlocking sustainability solutions

News May 23, 2018

Chemical Activity Barometer Ticks Up As Pace of Growth Slows

The barometer is up 3.9 percent on a 3MMA compared to a year earlier.

Reports and Studies May 23, 2018

Open Cell Monitoring, a Follow-up After Reformulation

In this follow up study, after reformulation of the catalyst package, the half-pound open cell SPF formulation, was applied at the BASF Research and Training Center in Houston.

Reports and Studies May 23, 2018

Spray Polyurethane Foam Monitoring and Re-Occupancy of High Pressure Open Cell Applications to New Residential Constructions

The purpose of the study was to determine SPF emissions during application and to evaluate emissions during trimming on freshly sprayed foam as well as foam aged one day to one week following application.

Reports and Studies May 23, 2018

CPI Ventilation Research Project for Estimating Re-Entry Times for Trade Workers Following Applicati(1)

The Center for the Polyurethanes Industry (CPI) Ventilation Research Task Force conducted experiments to evaluate and determine the decay rate of specific chemical vapor following SPF application.

News May 22, 2018

ACC Announces Support for Action at PFAS Summit

ACC Senior Director of Global Fluoro-Chemistry Jessica Bowman presented on the historical and current uses of PFAS and expressed industry support for a process based on best available science.

News May 21, 2018

Peer-Reviewed Study Finds D4 Poses Negligible Risk to Environment

Results indicate no regulatory restrictions warranted from EPA.

News May 21, 2018

TRANSCAER® Welcomes the Center for LNG as a New Sponsor

CLNG represents the full LNG value chain, providing it with unique insight into the ways LNG is used and transported here and around the world.

May 21, 2018

SEHSC FAQs

U.S. D4 Monitoring Program FAQs.

Comments May 18, 2018

ACC Public Comment on BIS Interim Rule for 232 Product Exclusions

ACC provides public comments on the Interim Final Rule (‘Interim Regulations’) amending the National Security Industrial Base Regulations.

News May 18, 2018

ACC Welcomes Proposed Changes to Bolster Chemical Safety Program

EPA released a proposal to ensure the continued success of the Agency’s Risk Management Program (RMP).

News May 17, 2018

National Geographic Helps Bring Awareness to Ocean Plastics Problem

Marine litter is a serious global problem, and we appreciate National Geographic’s thoughtful and compelling coverage.

News May 17, 2018

Dr. Elisabete Weiderpass Elected as IARC Director

Coalition urges new Director to embrace reform in favor of scientific integrity.

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