Climate ChangeACC is working to reducing GHG emissions in our own processes while providing solutions that help society fight climate change.
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.
Silicones: Enabling the Energy RevolutionThe products of silicone chemistry enable our nation’s efforts to improve energy efficiency — from insulation to coolants to packaging — and are critical to the many innovative technologies that help drive cleaner energy options, create green jobs and propel U.S. economic growth.
American Chemistry MattersA blog of the American Chemistry Council: driving innovation, creating jobs, and enhancing safety.
News Aug 22, 2013 NAFRA Questions Significance of New Study on Flame Retardants and Estrogen NAFRA issued the following statement in response to an announcement by NIH about a new study, partially funded by the NIH, which suggests that flame retardants, like TBBPA, can bind with estrogen-related enzymes.
News Jun 01, 2012 NAFRA Responds to Environmental Health Perspectives Study The North American Flame Retardant Alliance (NAFRA) of the American Chemistry Council (ACC) issued the following statement in response to findings from a study that has been published online by the Environmental Health Perspectives, which claims that flame retardant chemicals were found in many popular food items.
Flame Retardants and TVs Studies demonstrate that flame retardants in the plastic casings of electronic products materially advance consumer product safety.
Overview In addition to promoting the safe and effective use of flame retardants, NAFRA’s mission includes actively promoting responsible methods for developing and handling current and new flame retardants.
Infographics and Fact Sheets The Facts about California Law AB 127 In 2013, California passed a law that requires a review of flammability standards for all building insulation materials used in the state. Unfortunately, the law has, at times, been mischaracterized. Get the truth about what AB 127 does and does not do.
Infographics and Fact Sheets In a Building Fire, Every Second Counts Learn more about how flame retardants in foam insulation help protect lives and property.
Firefighter Safety The goal is to protect firefighters from exposure to any smoke from fires, regardless of the contents of what is burning.
About Flame Retardants Flame retardants refer to a variety of substances that are added to combustible materials to prevent fires from starting or to slow the spread of fire and to provide additional escape time.
Electronics Fire Safety Flame retardants not only reduce the risk of a fire starting, but also the risk of the fire spreading, leaving more time for people to escape and more time for emergency personnel to respond.
Infographics and Fact Sheets Understanding the Code Development Process Learn more about the International Code Council’s code development process, which is based on the principles of openness, transparency, due process and consensus.
