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.
New Video: Energy & American ChemistryThe ACC released a new video explaining why and how energy is fundamental to the chemistry industry. The video shows where energy goes, how we’re using it to boost investment in the U.S., and how that activity generates broader economic benefits.
American Chemistry MattersA blog of the American Chemistry Council: driving innovation, creating jobs, and enhancing safety.
News May 29, 2020 Global Chemicals Output Falls in April With the decline in production, capacity utilization in the global chemical industry fell 1.2 points, to 75.6 percent.
News May 26, 2020 Chemical Activity Barometer Falls in May “The May CAB reading is consistent with a recession, but given the small unadjusted decline of only 0.3 percent, one that may bottom out,” said Kevin Swift, chief economist at ACC.
News May 21, 2020 Covestro Receives Responsible Care® Initiative of the Year Award for Active-Learning-Based Employee Safety Training Received for the company’s unique safety training format inspired by popular “escape room” teambuilding experiences.
News May 20, 2020 U.S. Specialty Chemicals Markets Show Record Decline in April The sharp decline in market volumes in April reflects the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and mandated government lockdowns on the U.S. economy.
News May 20, 2020 U.S. Chemical Production Edged Lower In April Lower level of chemical activity is directly related to supply chain disruptions and the lockdown of much of the U.S. economy during April.
News May 19, 2020 Alliance for Telomer Chemistry Stewardship Formed Leading manufacturers of fluorotelomer based products in North America, Europe, and Japan join to promote the responsible production, use, and management of these chemistries.
News May 13, 2020 Performance Fluoropolymer Partnership Launched To Promote the Responsible Production, Use, and Management of Fluoropolymers The Performance Fluoropolymer Partnership’s member companies are dedicated to the responsible production, use, and management of fluoropolymers in a manner that protects the public health and our environment.
News May 11, 2020 Chemical Industries in the U.S. And UK Agree To Priorities for Bilateral Trade Negotiations In addition to the comments, American Chemistry Council (ACC) President and CEO, Chris Jahn, and Chemical Industries Association (CIA) Chief Executive, Steve Elliott, issued the following statement.
News May 08, 2020 NAFRA Responds To Enactment of Maryland Flame Retardant Legislation “Safety is a top priority for our industry, and we believe consumers deserve to have confidence that the products they buy are safe.”
News May 07, 2020 ACC Releases 2020 Edition of Resin Review This annual publication represents an authoritative resource for analyzing and understanding the U.S. plastic resins industry.
News May 04, 2020 ACC Welcomes New STB Policies for Examining Unreasonable Freight Rail Charges The Surface Transportation Board (STB) released a series of decisions to provide greater clarity and accountability regarding the use of railroad demurrage practices.
News May 04, 2020 ACC Announces 2020 Responsible Care® Energy Efficiency Award Winners ACC presented 38 awards, 10 of which were deemed projects of “Exceptional Merit.”
News May 04, 2020 ACC Honors Chemical Industry Leaders for Exemplary Environmental, Health, Safety Initiatives Awards presented at annual Responsible Care® & Sustainability Virtual Conference.
News May 01, 2020 ACC Releases March 2020 Resin Production and Sales Statistics WASHINGTON (May 1, 2020) – U.S. production of major plastic resins totaled 8.0 billion pounds during March 2020, an increase of 6.4 percent compared to the same month in 2019, according to statistics released today by the American Chemistry Council (ACC).
News Apr 30, 2020 Advanced Recycling Alliance For Plastics Announces New Name, Members ACC's Chemical Recycling Alliance announced it has changed its name to the Advanced Recycling Alliance for Plastics (ARAP) to reflect its growing membership and variety of members’ advanced recycling technologies.
