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.
The Importance of Building Resilient CommunitiesImproving resiliency in the built environment will require innovations and investment in material and building science, public policy that prioritizes updated, modern building codes, and engagement from all sectors, from businesses to lawmakers to community members.
American Chemistry MattersA blog of the American Chemistry Council: driving innovation, creating jobs, and enhancing safety.
News Oct 23, 2020 ACC Releases September 2020 Resin Production and Sales Statistics U.S. production of major plastic resins totaled 7.2 billion pounds during September 2020, a decrease of 5.1 percent compared to the prior month.
News Oct 22, 2020 U.S. Chemical Production Expanded In September During September, chemical output expanded in all regions, with the largest gains occurring in the Northeast.
News Oct 21, 2020 U.S. Specialty Chemical Markets Stable to End Third Quarter With the recovery in the U.S. economy slowing, U.S. specialty chemicals market volumes were stable in September.
News Oct 21, 2020 Chemical Industry Credits Teamwork for Keeping Rail Shipments Moving During Pandemic and Calls for Further Regulatory Cooperation “The railroads and shippers have faced unprecedented challenges, but still have been able to protect their service due to stakeholder cooperation and the assistance of federal and state authorities.”
News Oct 20, 2020 EPA’s Federal Marine Litter Strategy to Help Solve Plastic Waste Challenge The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) introduced the Federal Strategy for Addressing the Global Issue of Marine Litter.
News Oct 19, 2020 Plastics For Food Contact, Including Baby Bottles, Very Well Regulated In U.S. And Canada ACC's statement on Trinity College Dublin's study on microplastics and infant-feeding bottles during formula preparation.
News Oct 15, 2020 Center for Biocide Chemistries Updates List of Products Effective Against COVID-19, Works with EPA to Ensure Continued Production List now features more than 1,100 disinfectants.
News Oct 07, 2020 SEHSC Welcomes EPA-Granted Manufacturer-Requested Risk Evaluation of D4 Members of the Silicones Environmental, Health and Safety Center (SEHSC) welcomed a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) decision to grant the industry’s request for a risk evaluation of D4 under the Toxic Substances Control Act.
News Oct 05, 2020 New Report Reinforces Industry Commitment Toward Greater Circularity for Automotive Plastics The report outlines the progress many of America's Plastic Makers® have already made in moving the needle toward circularity for automotive applications. It reviews nearly 50 product and process innovations that increase the circularity of automotive materials and components.
News Oct 01, 2020 ACC Applauds House Passage of the Save Our Seas 2.0 Act “Plastic makers have long been committed to working on ending plastic waste in our environment, globally."
News Sep 29, 2020 Chemical Activity Barometer Rises in September “With five consecutive months of gains, the September CAB reading is consistent with recovery in the U.S. economy,” said Kevin Swift, chief economist at ACC.
News Sep 28, 2020 Global Chemicals Output Increases for Second Month Global chemicals production rose 2.7 percent in August, an improving pace from July. The increase reflects the continuing global recovery that began in June.
News Sep 28, 2020 ACC Renews Alliance with OSHA CPI, DII and ADI panels continue to lead the partnership for ACC.
News Sep 17, 2020 Plastic Makers Committed to Ending Plastic Waste in the Environment The American Chemistry Council (ACC) welcomes new research on ocean litter published today in Science magazine.
News Sep 04, 2020 ACC Commends EPA on Release of TSCA Final Scoping Documents and Fees Lists “ACC commends Administrator Wheeler, Assistant Administrator Dunn and the staff at EPA for all of their hard work and dedication to ensure the law is implemented as Congress envisioned.”
