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.
Reports on Phthalates: Alleged Reproductive and Neurotoxicity Effects Ignore Science, Promote ChemophobiaStudies continue to confirm no association between high molecular weight phthalates and human adverse health effects.
American Chemistry MattersA blog of the American Chemistry Council: driving innovation, creating jobs, and enhancing safety.
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 Honors Chemical Industry Leaders for Exemplary Environmental, Health, Safety Initiatives Awards presented at annual Responsible Care® & Sustainability Virtual Conference.
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 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 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.
News Apr 27, 2020 ACC to Host Weekly GlobalChem Webinars ACC is committed to engaging its GlobalChem audience in a meaningful and impactful way during these difficult times.
News Apr 24, 2020 CBC Reminds Americans Ingesting Disinfectants Is Dangerous It is critical that the instructions for use on the product label be followed.
News Apr 24, 2020 Chlorine Bleach Should Never Be Injected or Ingested COVID-19 patients should consult their medical professionals for therapies and treatment.
News Apr 23, 2020 ACC and MORE Recycling To Debut New Online Recycling Hub This free, open-source website was developed by MORE with ACC as a founding partner.
News Apr 22, 2020 New Canadian Version of Online Health & Safety Training Program for Spray Polyurethane Foam Users Now Available Free training program offers safety information at user’s convenience.
News Apr 22, 2020 ACC Marks 50th Anniversary of Earth Day ACC is deeply committed to ending waste in the environment, and has set goals to make all plastic packaging recyclable in the United States by 2030.
News Apr 21, 2020 Innovation and Partnership at the Core of Solving the Plastic Waste Problem In less than three years, the private sector has invested $4.6 billion in advanced recycling technologies to complement and support existing recycling systems.
News Apr 17, 2020 Chemical Industry Outlook: Uncertainty and Downside Risks Linked to COVID-19 ACC released an abbreviated, interim update to its Chemical Industry Situation and Outlook. The update offers two scenarios intended to capture a range of potential trajectories for the global and U.S. economies and the chemical industry.
