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#PolyCon19 PDP Offers Courses on the Flexibility and Rigidity of PolyurethaneContinuing the five-part series regarding the Center for the Polyurethanes Industry’s 62nd Annual Polyurethanes Technical Conference, this entry highlights courses PU 102A: Flexible Polyurethane Market Overview, and PU 102B: Rigid Polyurethane Foam Market Overview. These courses offer in-depth discussion and hands-on instruction for both polyurethane veterans and industry newcomers. Learn more.
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News Sep 18, 2019 ICCA and UN Environment Host Symposium on Plastic Waste in China The global challenge of responsibly managing plastic waste requires a concerted action by all stakeholders.
News Sep 16, 2019 Congressman Buddy Carter Receives Champion of Chemistry Award Today, the American Chemistry Council (ACC) recognized Congressman Buddy Carter (GA-01) for his efforts to support the business of chemistry in Georgia.
News Sep 14, 2019 California Packaging Recycling Legislation Stalls We urge the Legislature to continue working on this issue and address key issues such as the need for funding to expand and improve the state’s recycling infrastructure.
News Sep 13, 2019 ACC Welcomes Proposed Changes to Freight Rail Policies We applaud the members of the STB for their thoughtful leadership and commitment to getting our nation’s freight rail policies back on track.
News Sep 11, 2019 ACC Supports Extension of Chemical Security Regulations The long-term security of our nation is a goal and a commitment that we all share.
News Sep 06, 2019 U.S. Chemical Production Fell in July Chemical production was mixed over the three-month period.
News Sep 04, 2019 Congressman Brian Babin Receives Champion of Chemistry Award Dr. Babin has a long record of strong support for the business of chemistry.
News Aug 29, 2019 Global Chemicals Output Starts Third Quarter on a Soft Note Data collected and tabulated by the American Chemistry Council (ACC) show that global chemicals production started the third quarter of 2019 on a soft note.
News Aug 27, 2019 Chemical Activity Barometer Down in August A pattern of fluctuating CAB readings – months up followed by months down – indicates late-cycle activity.
News Aug 23, 2019 U.S. Specialty Chemical Markets Start Third Quarter on Soft Note During July, the overall specialty chemicals volume index was up 1.4 percent on a year-over-year (Y/Y) 3MMA basis.
News Aug 23, 2019 ACC Statement Regarding EPA's Proposal to Designate 20 Chemicals as High Priority Substances Under TSCA ACC will analyze the EPA-proposed 20 high priority chemicals and their supporting information and submit formal comments.
News Aug 23, 2019 U.S. Chemicals Industry Responds to Escalating Trade Tensions Between the United States and China ACC and our members continue to believe that negotiation is more effective than intimidation and retaliation.
News Aug 22, 2019 APEC Chemical Dialogue Strengthens Trade through Cooperation The top Asia-Pacific forum for the chemical industry is strengthening cooperation on regulatory affairs, in order to facilitate trade, create more jobs, and promote sustainable development.
News Aug 21, 2019 CPI Announces Finalists for 2019 Polyurethane Innovation Award The Innovation Award is a renowned award throughout the polyurethane industry.
News Aug 21, 2019 ACC Publishes 2019 Comprehensive Economic Profile of $553 Billion Business of American Chemistry The Guide to the Business of Chemistry is a detailed economic profile of the chemistry industry and its contributions to the U.S. and global economies.
