The American Chemistry Council (ACC) represents the companies that make the products that make modern life possible, while working to protect the environment, public health, and the security of our nation. Founded in 1872, our support for research and initiatives that serve our communities and customers continues to this day. Our member companies have committed to implement a set of goals and guidelines that go above and beyond federal regulation on health, safety, security, and the environment. Membership also brings with it important business opportunities and information, including meetings and networking, economics, statistics, publications and a special forum responding to the needs of smaller companies. Since 1988, our Responsible Care® initiative has led to the reduction of releases to the environment by more than 73 percent and a safety record that is more than four times safer than the average of the U.S. manufacturing sector. With your help, we can do even better.
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Key Issues
Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)
ACC believes in a more effective chemical management system that ensures consumer safety while preserving America’s role as the world’s leading innovator and creator of safe and environmentally sound technologies and products. Any effort to modernize our nation’s chemical management system must start with consumer safety as its highest priority. » learn more
ACC believes that access to a reliable, affordable supply of energy—especially natural gas—is vital to chemical makers, the future of the American manufacturing base and the health of the U.S. economy as a whole. Chemistry materials go into energy-saving products such as building insulation, lightweight vehicle parts, “low rolling resistance” tires, solar panels, wind power blades, compact fluorescent light bulbs, automotive and industrial lubricants, and many others. » learn more
Having led the charge for national chemical security regulations, ACC and our member companies continue to be committed to safeguarding America's chemical facilities. » learn more
Latest News
9/1/2010
CA Senate Rejects Costly "Bag Ban Bill" (AB 1998)
8/26/2010
Brownsville, TX Residents Oppose Plastic Bag Ban Nearly 2 To 1
Acc Initiatives
Responsible Care®
Responsible Care is the largest and most comprehensive environmental, health and safety initiative in American industry. » learn more
Long-Range Research
Chemistry sponsors independent research that develops new scientific methods to better understand the potential risks to humans and the environment from exposure to chemicals. » learn more
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