Organizations Partner to Enhance Worker Safety CCAR (The Coordinating Committee For Automotive Repair) and The American Chemistry Council (ACC) are pleased to announce the launch of a new automotive refinishing safety practices video which has been posted on YouTube. Diisocyanates are an incredible chemical building block used to produce polyurethane paints that have a high-gloss […]
National Nanotechnology Day provides a wonderful opportunity to raise awareness about a tiny science that enables incredible scientific advances that enrich our daily lives. What is nanotechnology, and how small is it? Nanotechology is the study and manipulation of matter at incredibly small sizes. “Nano” means a billionth of a meter. To put that in […]
The following blog is the final segment of a five-part series regarding the Center for the Polyurethanes Industry’s (CPI) 62nd Annual Polyurethanes Technical Conference. The 2019 Polyurethanes Technical Conference kicks off Monday in Orlando, Fla. As the longest-running polyurethanes conference in North America, close to 1,000 attendees will gather to explore table top exhibits, network […]
The following blog is a segment of a five-part series regarding the Center for the Polyurethanes Industry’s (CPI) 62nd Annual Polyurethanes Technical Conference. This year’s Polyurethanes Technical Conference is now only a few days away. CPI remains committed to providing opportunities for attendees of the Conference and the Professional Development Program (PDP) to foster technical […]
The following blog is a segment of a five-part series regarding the Center for Polyurethanes Industry’s (CPI) 62nd Annual Polyurethanes Technical Conference. One of the key features that distinguishes the 62nd Polyurethanes Technical Conference from other industry events is the Professional Development Program (PDP). The program offers an opportunity for industry newcomers and seasoned polyurethane […]
The following blog is a segment of a five-part series regarding the Center for the Polyurethanes Industry’s (CPI) 62nd Annual Polyurethanes Technical Conference. One of the most anticipated and asked about portions of the Polyurethanes Technical Conference this October is the Professional Development Program (PDP). These educational and training courses offer in-depth discussion and hands-on […]
The following blog is a segment of a five-part series regarding the Center for the Polyurethanes Industry’s (CPI) 62nd Annual Polyurethanes Technical Conference. One of the most anticipated and asked about portions of the Polyurethanes Technical Conference this October is the Professional Development Program (PDP). These educational and training courses offer in-depth discussion and hands-on […]
Dr. Kevin Swift, chief economist at ACC. America’s chemical industry is a $553 billion enterprise directly providing more than half a million high-paying jobs across the United States, according to the 2019 edition of the Guide to the Business of Chemistry, released last week. Each one of these jobs helps create others, almost 4.5 million in […]
The following blog is a segment of a five-part series regarding the Center for Polyurethanes Industry’s (CPI) 62nd Annual Polyurethanes Technical Conference. This October, CPI will once again offer its Polyurethanes Professional Development Program (PDP) in conjunction with the Polyurethanes Technical Conference. The PDP provides unique opportunities for participants to increase industry knowledge with a […]
Industry, government, and international trade and environment experts are currently gathering in the city of Puerto Varas for the 22nd Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Chemical Dialogue. This premier regional, chemical-specific forum aims to strengthen cooperation between government authorities, industry, and trade stakeholders in order to foster innovation, promote high standards of protection for human health […]
Next week, a diverse group on industry, government, and international trade and environment experts will convene in the city of Puerto Varas for the 22nd Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Chemical Dialogue. This premier regional, chemical-specific forum aims to strengthen cooperation between government authorities, industry, and trade stakeholders in order to foster innovation, promote high standards […]
ACC is excited to highlight our commitment to workplace safety by promoting the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)’s Safe + Sound Week during August 12-18, 2019. Safe + Sound Week is “a nationwide event held each August that recognizes the successes of workplace health and safety programs.” The official OSHA website on Safe + […]
Have you ever cooked a delicious meal like Chef Blair and then dreaded the cleanup? While we can’t clean the mess for you, we can tell you which items you can recycle today and, with your help, what items could be recyclable tomorrow. Click this link to visit the “Ultimate Guide to Recycling, Reusing, and […]
Can you believe it’s already August? While it feels like this year has flown by, our Political Mobilization team has already made the most of 2019 by scheduling and participating in over 60 political events! If you are familiar with the American Chemistry Council’s Political Mobilization team, then you know that August is our busiest […]
Steve Russell, Vice President of American Chemistry Council’s Plastics Division. (Kamenko Pajic /American Chemistry Council) Around the globe, people are increasingly aware of the amount of plastic in the environment. Governments. Businesses. Nonprofits. Everyday citizens. Everyone seems to agree the problem is urgent, and many people, including the Editorial Board of the Washington Post, are […]
On June 22, the amended Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) turned three, and what a three years it has been! How it happened The bill that updated TSCA, the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety Act, was signed by President Obama on June 22, 2016. It was the first major environmental law to pass Congress since […]
The Guardian, a non-profit media outlet, recently began publishing a wide ranging series of stories focused on chemicals in the United States. Sadly, in those stories, they decided to peddle misinformation and promote well-worn accusations from anti-industry activists that can create unnecessary fear and confusion about the products we use in our daily lives. These […]
In today’s policy arena, one of the most common threats to sound science and the interests of consumers is the misguided push by some to ban, restrict and regulate entire classes of chemicals, regardless of the differences between different members of the class. Individual chemicals are often unique, with differing characteristics, structures and intended uses. […]
In Bloomberg Environment this week, Jessica Bowman, who is the Executive Director of ACC’s FluoroCouncil, makes the case for why a one-size-fits-all approach to PFAS does not make sense. She explores the value and benefits of today’s PFAS, describes the extensive science available on the health and safety of these compounds, and describes the extensive […]
Stakeholders in the biocides industry from around the globe are coming together this week at the 10th Annual Biocides Symposium, hosted by Chemical Watch. This year’s event boasts over 30 speakers discussing the dynamic issues and ongoing debates revolving around biocides, including authorization procedures, the latest efficacy developments, and innovative and the sustainable uses of […]