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News Dec 04, 2012

U.S. House Passes Legislation to Improve Energy Efficiency Standards and Reduce Barriers to Greater Industrial Efficiency

The American Chemistry Council (ACC) today issued the following statement in response to passage in the U.S. House of Representatives of the American Energy Manufacturing Technical Corrections Act (H.R. 6582) introduced by Rep. Robert Aderholt (R-Ala.).

News Nov 28, 2012

Flame Retardants Are Used in Furniture to Meet Standards and Provide Protection from Fires

This study confirms what we would epect to find: Furniture manufacturers use flame retardants to meet established fire safety standards, which help save lives. There is no data in this study that indicate that the levels of flame retardants found would cause any human health problems.

News Nov 26, 2012

International Council of Chemical Associations Highlights Energy Efficiency Solutions Made Possible by Chemistry at COP-18

At the 18th session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP-18), the International Council of Chemical Associations (ICCA) will highlight the important role products from the global chemical industry play in achieving substantial energy and greenhouse gas (GHG) reductions for the buildings sector.

News Nov 19, 2012

Study Does Not Demonstrate That Workplace Exposures Cause Cancer

The following statement can be attributed to the American Chemistry Council regarding a study published in Environmental Health, by James T. Brophy, et.al, regarding breast cancer risk in relation to occupations in Canadian workers.

News Nov 15, 2012

CPI Statement on Spray Foam Application

Health and safety are priorities for the entire spray polyurethane foam industry. That is why CPI offers free and etensive information on spray foam health and safety considerations to homeowners, contractors and anyone else interested in spray foam. We encourage anyone interested in learning more about spray polyurethane foam to visit www.spraypolyurethane.org to take advantage of these resources.

News Nov 15, 2012

America Recycles Day Survey Says: Americans Feel They're Not Doing Enough for the Environment

A new national survey released today on America Recycles Day finds most Americans feeling less than confidant that theyre doing enough to help the environmentand many say they dont really know how.

News Nov 13, 2012

American Chemistry Council Adds Nine New Members; Continues Expansion Into Value Chain

The American Chemistry Councils (ACC) Board of Directors last week approved the addition of si new manufacturing member companies, three new Affiliate member companies and two new Responsible Care Partner companies.

News Nov 12, 2012

IEA World Energy Outlook Projects Long-Term Economic Benefits from New Supplies of Natural Gas in the United States

The American Chemistry Council (ACC) lauded new projections today from the International Energy Agency (IEA) on energy trends through 2035 that herald a promising future for enhancing domestic energy security and boosting the competitiveness of Americas manufacturing sector.

News Nov 08, 2012

Polyurethanes Industry Creates Strong Economic Impact with Indirect Job Creation in the United States

The polyurethanes industry achieved a significant job multiplier effect in 2010, with every job in the industry creating more than four additional jobs indirectly, according to newly released data from the Center for the Polyurethanes Industry (CPI).

News Nov 07, 2012

ACC President and CEO Cal Dooley on 2012 Election: President Obama Can Harness U.S. Chemical Industry as Engine of Growth for America

U.S. Chemical Manufacturers Ready to Get to Work on Comprehensive Energy Strategy, Pro-Growth Policies and Rational, Science-Based Regulation

News Nov 06, 2012

Foam Sheathing Makers Gain Major Success at ICC Code Hearing By Approval of Proposal Expanding Use of Plastic Insulation

The Foam Sheathing Committee of the American Chemistry Council, through an industry effort, achieved an important change in gaining broad acceptance of a performance-based standard for the use of foam insulation products in all code complying commercial applications during the recent International Building Code (IBC) Final Action Hearings in Portland, Oregon.

News Nov 02, 2012

ACC Photo Contest Highlights Energy Savings From Chemistry Innovations

Only two weeks remain for contestants to submit their photos to enter the American Chemistry Councils (ACC) #Chemistry2Energy Photo Contest, with five of the final eight qualifiers having already become eligible for the $1,419 grand prize. Thats how much the average U.S. household paid for electricity alone in 2010.

News Nov 01, 2012

CPI Issues Call for Papers and Posters for the 2013 Polyurethanes Technical Conference in Phoenix

Paper abstracts are due February 1, 2013. Submission instructions and guidelines for development of papers and posters can be found on CPIs website, www.polyurethane.org.

News Oct 26, 2012

Foam Sheathing Makers Hail New National Standard Requirements a Win for Builders and Consumers

This technical standard is important for designers, builders and, ultimately, consumers in establishing applied wind load resistance and quality control requirements that substantiate full code compliance for foam plastic insulating sheathing (FPIS) products.

News Oct 23, 2012

ACC Lauds Findings in IHS Study Projecting Dramatic Growth in Natural Gas Production and Petrochemical Feedstock

The American Chemistry Council (ACC) today welcomed a study by IHS Global Insight that foresees significant growth in domestically-produced supplies of natural gas and attractively-priced natural gas liquids essential to chemical manufacturers.

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