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.
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.
EPA’s Temporary Enforcement Discretion Policy Provides Important Flexibility to ManufacturersThis short term measure is needed because essential personnel and resources must be devoted to maintaining production and meeting increased demand for vital chemical products.
American Chemistry MattersA blog of the American Chemistry Council: driving innovation, creating jobs, and enhancing safety.
News Jan 25, 2020 U.S. Polyethylene Exports Support a Number of Essential and Strong Markets While it’s too soon to know what impact China’s current plans might have, North American polyethylene exports support a number of large and essential uses in strong markets.
News Jan 22, 2020 ACC Responds to EWG’s Report on ‘Forever Chemicals’ in America’s Drinking Water Without seeing the details of how samples were collected by EWG, ACC cannot verify the scientific soundness of their report.
News Jan 16, 2020 Executives from U.S., Canadian, And Mexican Chemical Industries Reaffirm Support for New North American Trade Agreement Chemical manufacturers committed to leveraging duty-free trade to spur new growth, investment, and jobs while exploring ways to regulate chemicals more efficiently.
News Jan 16, 2020 American Chemistry Council Strengthens Federal Affairs Shop; Secures Top Talent From National Association of Manufacturers and Dow Ross brings deep expertise on issues that are vital to a thriving chemical industry and the broader manufacturing sector.
News Jan 14, 2020 NAFRA: Study’s Conclusions About Chemical Exposures and IQ Loss Published in Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology Not Consistent With the State of the Science The inaccurate and misleading claims made in this study are not supported by the very science and data cited within the research paper.
Infographics and Fact Sheets Dec 31, 2019 What is Advanced Recycling Companies are using advanced recycling and recovery technologies, also called chemical recycling, to complement ongoing recycling efforts.
Infographics and Fact Sheets Dec 31, 2019 Economic Potential Advanced Recycling The U.S. could support up to 600 advanced recycling facilities, generating nearly 39,000 jobs.
Infographics and Fact Sheets Dec 27, 2019 Fact Sheet: U.S. Chemical Industry Investment Linked to Shale Gas - $203 Billion and Counting
News Dec 23, 2019 NAFRA Responds to Recent Passage of SOFFA Legislation by the U.S. House of Representatives The ACC’s North American Flame Retardant Alliance (NAFRA) issued the following comments in response to passage of HR 2647 — the Safer Occupancy Furniture Flammability Act (SOFFA) — by the U.S. House of Representatives.
Infographics and Fact Sheets Dec 20, 2019 Study Shows Robust Fire Safety Standards Significantly Increase Fire Safety and Escape Time New research shows how product fire standards impact the severity of room content fires.
News Dec 20, 2019 ACC Statement Regarding EPA's Final Designation of 20 Chemicals as High Priority for Risk Evaluations under TSCA EPA’s final designation of the next 20 high priority substances for risk evaluations represents another milestone in the effective and efficient implementation of TSCA.
Reports and Studies Dec 18, 2019 ICCA LRI 2019 Workshop Full Report 21st Century Approaches for Evaluating Exposures, Biological Activity, and Risks of Complex Substances: Report of an ICCA-LRI Workshop Co-organised with the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre
