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News Jul 13, 2020

ACC Welcomes EPA Proposed Ozone Rule

EPA’s decision will provide the U.S. Business of Chemistry—an industry sector responsible for more than 25 percent of U.S. GDP—much needed regulatory certainty.

Jul 10, 2020

Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) - Fighting Products List (July 10, 2020)

News Jul 08, 2020

ACC’s Plastics Division a Founding Member of Recycling Partnership’s Polypropylene Recycling Coalition

A Polypropylene Recycling Coalition unveiled by The Recycling Partnership (TRP), seeks to significantly increase the recycling of this widely used plastic.

News Jul 08, 2020

ACC Applauds Senate Action to Save Chemical Security Program

The past few months have demonstrated how vital the chemical industry is to the health and stability of our nation.

News Jul 08, 2020

ACC Comments on Release of Initial Draft Report of Washington’s Safer Products Program

"The chemistries outlined in this preliminary report are important to our everyday lives, from helping keep us in touch with our families and friends to increasing our nation’s energy efficiency, to playing a key role keeping us healthy and safe, including in the fight against COVID-19."

Comments Jul 06, 2020

ACC Statement for the Record 2020 US Trade Agenda Hearings - July 2020

News Jul 06, 2020

ACC Releases May 2020 Resin Production and Sales Statistics

U.S. production of major plastic resins totaled 7.4 billion pounds during May 2020, a decrease of 0.8 percent compared to the same month in 2019, according to statistics released today.

News Jul 01, 2020

Leaders from U.S., Canadian, and Mexican Chemical Industries Welcome USMCA Entry into Force

North American chemical manufacturers committed to working together to make chemical regulations more efficient and bring new investment, growth, and jobs to region.

News Jul 01, 2020

Spray Foam Coalition Responds to California DTSC’s Notice on SPF Abridged AA Report

The Spray Foam Industry is committed to robust science and product stewardship.

News Jun 30, 2020

Chemical Activity Barometer Falls Slightly In June

“While the latest CAB reading is consistent with a recession, two consecutive months of gains in the unadjusted data is a positive development,” said Kevin Swift, chief economist at ACC.

News Jun 29, 2020

Global Chemicals Output Falls Again In May

Data show pace of decline is moderating.

News Jun 29, 2020

ACC Publishes 2020 Comprehensive Economic Profile of the $565 Billion Business of American Chemistry

For every chemistry industry job, more than seven jobs are generated elsewhere in the economy, totaling more than 4.4 million chemistry-dependent jobs.

Jun 26, 2020

Leader’s Guide: Safe Handling of Toluene Diisocyanate

Safe Handling of Toluene Diisocyanate is a training program designed to inform employees of the potential hazards associated with the handling of toluene iisocyanate, or TDI, and the recommended procedures to follow in order to minimize potential hazards.

Jun 26, 2020

Leader’s Guide: Safe Handling of Methylenediphenyl Diisocyanate

Safe Handling of Methylenediphenyl Diisocyanate is a training program designed to inform employees of the potential hazards associated with the handling of Methylenediphenyl Diisocyanate, or MDI, and the best practices to follow in order to minimize potential hazards.

News Jun 25, 2020

Mid-Year Outlook: Declining U.S. Chemical Industry Output, With Potential Rebound in 2021

Production volumes, shipments and capital spending will fall due to economic and business disruption caused by COVID-19.

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