SustainabilityChemistry is the Science Behind Sustainability – the products, technologies and innovations enabled by the chemical industry are essential to a sustainable future.
Science & ResearchACC is investing in research to improve understanding of how chemicals impact health and the environment.
CPTD Panel GroupsThe Chemical Products and Technology Division (CPTD) represents more than 80 self-funded, chemical-specific groups focused on the business of chemistry.
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Weekly Chemistry and Economic Trends (October 4, 2019)The much-anticipated jobs report suggests that the U.S. labor market remained firm in September.
American Chemistry MattersA blog of the American Chemistry Council: driving innovation, creating jobs, and enhancing safety.
Infographics and Fact Sheets Oct 22, 2019 Open Competition for Our Nation’s Infrastructure: What Policy Experts are Saying
News Oct 21, 2019 Plastic Makers Welcome House Introduction of Bipartisan ‘Plastics Act’ ACC strongly supports the recently introduced PLASTICS Act, which seeks to reduce ocean plastics by encouraging innovative, market-based solutions and catalyzing private capital to enable the development of integrated waste management systems and strengthen markets for recycled materials.
Letters Oct 16, 2019 Application of Spray Polyurethane Foam (SPF) over Spray-applied Fire-Resistive Materials (SFRM) in Fire-Resistance Rated Construction This judgement letter provides support for the application of spray polyurethane foam (SPF) products over sprayapplied fire-resistive materials (SFRM) in various construction configurations.
Testimony Oct 11, 2019 ACC Testimony Before Illinois General Assembly on Ethylene Oxide, October 2019 Addressing concerns regarding potential public health risks of ethylene oxide and protecting the health and safety of Illinois’s citizens is critically important.
News Oct 10, 2019 ACC Releases August 2019 Resin Production and Sales Statistics U.S. production of major plastic resins totaled 7.7 billion pounds during August 2019, an increase of 2.0 percent compared to the same month in 2018.
News Oct 09, 2019 CPI Survey Reveals Strength of Polyurethanes Industry Across U.S., Canada and Mexico CPI’s survey is one of the most trusted sources of information on the industry, and it clearly demonstrates the organization’s role as the premier knowledge center for the North American polyurethanes industry.
News Oct 09, 2019 CPI Announces Two Distinguished Leadership Award Winners Recognizing Contributions to Industry CPI established this award to recognize individuals who have provided outstanding leadership and advanced the goals of CPI as well as the interests of our industry.
News Oct 09, 2019 Carbon Announced as the 2019 Polyurethane Innovation Award Winner This exciting new technology drives our industry forward by delivering an innovative product to consumers that will improve their quality of life.
Infographics and Fact Sheets Oct 08, 2019 Nanotechnology 101 Using nanotechnology, scientists and engineers can create new materials and devices with enhanced properties.
Letters Oct 04, 2019 Group Letter In Support of Energy and Climate Technology Innovation Legislation Letter urges Congress to place legislation addressing energy and climate technology and innovation on the Senate’s fall legislative calendar.
News Oct 01, 2019 Global Chemicals Output Declined In August During August, global capacity rose by 0.2 percent and was up 3.6 percent Y/Y. As a result, capacity utilization in the global chemical industry fell 0.5 points to 82.5 percent.
Infographics and Fact Sheets Sep 27, 2019 Ethylene Oxide Safety Facts: Information on the EPA’s Flawed IRIS Value A versatile and valuable building block of chemistry, ethylene oxide (EO) and its derivatives help make many of the products we use every day.
News Sep 26, 2019 U.S. Chemical Production Fell in August The U.S. CPRI fell 0.3 percent in August following revised declines of 0.7 percent in July and 0.6 percent in June.
Comments Sep 25, 2019 ACC Public Comments on 5 Percent Tariff Increase on China Lists 1-3 We believe the principles of free and fair trade should apply to all members of the World Trade Organization (WTO), including China.
