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 Mar 01, 2021 U.S. Chemical Production Rose in January The Gulf Coast region showed the largest gain, with smaller gains seen in the Midwest, Southeast, Ohio Valley, and Northeast regions.
News Feb 26, 2021 ACC Releases December 2020 Resin Production and Sales Statistics U.S. production of major plastic resins totaled 8.1 billion pounds during December 2020, an increase of 1.1 percent compared to the prior month.
News Feb 26, 2021 U.S. Specialty Chemical Markets Expand In January Of the 28 specialty chemical segments that ACC monitors, 19 expanded in January, off from 22 in December.
News Feb 24, 2021 CPI and Caliber Collaborate To Expand Spray Polyurethane Foam Health and Safety Training Throughout Canada Collaboration will focus on offering free online educational resources.
News Feb 23, 2021 ACC Applauds EPA Actions Under Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) Biden administration reissues regulatory determinations for PFOA and PFOS.
News Feb 23, 2021 Chemical Activity Barometer Rises in February “With ten months of gains, the latest CAB reading is consistent with expansion in the U.S. economy,” said Kevin Swift, chief economist at ACC.
News Feb 16, 2021 Advanced Recycling Alliance for Plastics Announces New Member and Chairperson Advanced Recycling Alliance for Plastics announced that Plastic Energy has joined as its newest member and that Catherine Keenan, director on Agilyx’s Board was elected as the new chairperson.
News Feb 16, 2021 American Chemistry Council Names New VP of Regulatory and Technical Affairs ACC announced that Kimberly Wise White, Ph.D. has been named its new Vice President, Regulatory and Technical Affairs.
News Feb 08, 2021 Registration for 2021 GlobalChem is Now Open This year’s conference will focus on “Exploring the Boundaries of Science Based Chemical Regulations in Unprecedented Times” with a series of virtual workshops.
News Feb 04, 2021 American Chemistry Council Approves Six New Members “ACC’s continued growth reflects the vitality of the domestic chemical industry,” said ACC President and CEO Chris Jahn.
News Feb 04, 2021 2021 Responsible Care® & Sustainability Conference & Expo Goes Virtual The Conference will highlight industry initiatives on sustainability and strategic enhancements for the chemical industry’s EHS&S initiative, Responsible Care®.
News Feb 03, 2021 Dow Chairman and CEO to Lead American Chemistry Council Board Of Directors “His experience, leadership, and steady hand will help to ensure ACC’s continued success as we promote the role of American chemistry in a global manufacturing future.”
News Feb 03, 2021 Plastic Makers Support Fair, Feasible Policy Approaches To Improve Packaging Recycling ACC's Joshua Baca, vice president of plastics, responds to the introduction of extended producer responsibility (EPR) legislation in nine U.S. states.
News Feb 02, 2021 Global Chemicals Output Rises in December Global chemicals production rose 1.8 percent in December; a slightly slower pace than November and continuing the global recovery that began in June.
News Jan 28, 2021 Groundbreaking Initiative Provides Big Boost to Air Quality Monitoring In Harris County Industry grant and collaboration help address emergency response issues identified by Harris County gap analysis following 2019 chemical plant incidents.
