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.
Mar 18, 2020Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resource CenterView activities underway by the chemical industry and to help provide resources to address and fight the impacts of COVID-19.
Policies to Modernize Plastics Recycling End 2020 on a High NoteWe encourage the EPA to work closely with Congress to develop policies that will support private sector funding for recycling infrastructure, including systems to enable communities to increase collection of plastics and other recyclable materials.
American Chemistry MattersA blog of the American Chemistry Council: driving innovation, creating jobs, and enhancing safety.
News Jan 26, 2021 Chemical Activity Barometer Rises in January The unadjusted data show a 1.2% gain in January, accelerating from a 0.4% increase in December.
News Jan 22, 2021 ACC Welcomes New Surface Transportation Board Chairman President Biden designated Martin J. Oberman as the new Chairman of the Surface Transportation Board. Oberman had been serving as Vice Chairman and replaces Ann Begeman as Chairman.
Reports and Studies Jan 20, 2021 ICCA-LRI co-organizes QSAR 2021 Conference with US EPA and ASCCT – expanded focus includes New Approach Methodologies (NAMs) ICCA-LRI co-organizes QSAR 2021 Conference with US EPA and ASCCT – expanded focus includes New Approach Methodologies (NAMs).
News Jan 20, 2021 ACC Statement Regarding President Biden Executive Action to Rejoin Paris Agreement Products and technologies made possible by the U.S. chemical industry vital in the fight against climate change.
News Jan 20, 2021 American Chemistry Council Congratulates and Welcomes President Biden and Vice President Harris “The next four years promise to be transformative, and U.S. chemical and plastic resin manufacturers intend to lead by example.”
News Jan 14, 2021 Save the Date for the 63rd Polyurethanes Technical Conference The 63rd Polyurethanes Technical Conference, the longest-running polyurethanes conference in North America, will highlight the latest innovative polyurethanes technologies and discuss the most pressing issues facing the industry today.
News Jan 12, 2021 ACC’s Plastics Division Welcomes New Member, Ineos Styrolution "Our growing membership reflects our sector’s shared drive and focus on innovating and deploying solutions to society’s greatest challenges.”
News Jan 12, 2021 Organic Peroxide Producers Safety Division Joins ACC ACC is pleased to welcome the OPPSD as a new self-funded product group, which supports the needs of the organic peroxide industry.
News Jan 11, 2021 Commercial Disinfectants Equally As Effective Against New COVID Strains, According to CBC The EPA said that commercially available, agency-approved disinfectants can be expected to effectively fight the new genetic strains of SARS-CoV-2.
News Jan 04, 2021 Global Chemicals Output Climbs for Sixth Month Global chemicals production rose in November, up from 1.7% in October and extending the recovery that began in June.
News Jan 04, 2021 ACC Releases November 2020 Resin Production and Sales Statistics U.S. production of major plastic resins increased 3.8 percent compared to October, an increase of 15.0 percent compared to the same month in 2019.
News Dec 23, 2020 ACC Supports Final EPA Ozone Standards ACC supports the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)’s final rule retaining the primary and secondary ozone NAAQS without revision.
News Dec 22, 2020 U.S. Chemical Production Marks Fifth Month of Growth in November During November, chemical output expanded in all regions, with the largest gains occurring in the Gulf Coast and Midwest regions.
