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.
We All Have a Role to Play in What Our Future Looks Like – And So Does the Business of ChemistryAs an industry we will do our part to turn down the heat, find common ground, and apply our ingenuity and innovations to helping achieve what we all can agree on – a safer, cleaner, healthier, and more sustainable future.
American Chemistry MattersA blog of the American Chemistry Council: driving innovation, creating jobs, and enhancing safety.
News Oct 30, 2020 ACC: Plastic Waste Study in “Science Advances” Provides Incomplete Picture America’s plastic makers are working to expand responsible solutions.
News Oct 30, 2020 Global Chemicals Output Rises in September During September, chemical production showed fairly strong growth in every region.
Oct 29, 2020 Performance Fluoropolymer Partnership (PFP) The Performance Fluoropolymer Partnership (PFP), founded in 2020, is a global organization that represents the world’s leading companies that manufacture, formulate, or process fluoropolymers.
News Oct 23, 2020 ACC Releases September 2020 Resin Production and Sales Statistics U.S. production of major plastic resins totaled 7.2 billion pounds during September 2020, a decrease of 5.1 percent compared to the prior month.
News Oct 21, 2020 Chemical Industry Credits Teamwork for Keeping Rail Shipments Moving During Pandemic and Calls for Further Regulatory Cooperation “The railroads and shippers have faced unprecedented challenges, but still have been able to protect their service due to stakeholder cooperation and the assistance of federal and state authorities.”
News Oct 20, 2020 EPA’s Federal Marine Litter Strategy to Help Solve Plastic Waste Challenge The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) introduced the Federal Strategy for Addressing the Global Issue of Marine Litter.
News Oct 19, 2020 Plastics For Food Contact, Including Baby Bottles, Very Well Regulated In U.S. And Canada ACC's statement on Trinity College Dublin's study on microplastics and infant-feeding bottles during formula preparation.
News Oct 15, 2020 Center for Biocide Chemistries Updates List of Products Effective Against COVID-19, Works with EPA to Ensure Continued Production List now features more than 1,100 disinfectants.
News Oct 07, 2020 SEHSC Welcomes EPA-Granted Manufacturer-Requested Risk Evaluation of D4 Members of the Silicones Environmental, Health and Safety Center (SEHSC) welcomed a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) decision to grant the industry’s request for a risk evaluation of D4 under the Toxic Substances Control Act.
Reports and Studies Oct 06, 2020 A Guide for the Primary Care Physician in Evaluating Diisocyanate Exposed Workers for Occupational Asthma - Japanese Full Report
