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News May 03, 2017

ACC Honors BASF with Award for Outstanding Employee Safety Initiative

Award presented at annual Responsible Care® Conference & Expo.

Infographics and Fact Sheets May 02, 2017

Background on New Analyses of Formaldehyde Cancer Risk Research

Studies reveal critical flaws in results used by regulatory and advisory agencies.

News May 02, 2017

New Study Challenges Formaldehyde Cancer Findings

Data challenges EPA analysis of health risk.

News May 02, 2017

Research Shows No Link Between Formaldehyde and Leukemia

Published study wins prestigious Kammer Award.

Letters May 02, 2017

Business Groups Send Letter Urging Congress to Fund TSCA/LCSA

The LCSA stipulates that the TSCA program be funded through a combination of Congressional appropriations, as well as new industry fees up to $25 million per year.

News May 01, 2017

Global Chemicals Production Ends First Quarter 2017 on a Soft Note

ACC's Global CPRI shows that the first quarter ended on a soft note, with headline global production slipping back 0.1 percent in March.

News Apr 26, 2017

U.S. Specialty Chemicals Markets Finish First Quarter on Strong Note

Of the twenty-eight specialty chemical segments we monitor, twenty expanded in March, five markets experienced decline and three were flat.

News Apr 25, 2017

ACC’s Responsible Care® and AWO’s Responsible Carrier Program® Extend Environmental, Health, Safety and Security Cooperation

The AWO and ACC have renewed for three years a Memorandum of Agreement to promote environmental, health, safety and security performance.

News Apr 25, 2017

Economic Indicator Marks Strong Opening to Second Quarter; Up More Than Five Percent Over Last Year

The CAB marked the second quarter by posting a robust 5.6 percent year-over-year gain, suggesting continued growth through year-end 2017.

News Apr 24, 2017

Chemical Industry Leaders Honored For Exceptional Environmental, Health, Safety Initiatives

Today, at the 2017 Responsible Care Conference & Expo, the American Chemistry Council (ACC) recognizes chemical industry leaders for exceptional performance in chemical management, including environmental, health, safety and security (EHS&S) initiatives.

News Apr 24, 2017

ACC Announces 2017 Responsible Care® Energy Efficiency Award Winners

At the 2017 Responsible Care Conference and Expo this week, the American Chemistry Council (ACC) honored 15 of its member companies and partners for implementing energy efficiency improvements in 2016. ACC presented a total of 51 awards to these companies, 17 of which were deemed programs of “Exceptional Merit.”

Reports and Studies Apr 21, 2017

Major Market Sales Pie Chart

Percentage distribution of thermoplastic resins.

Infographics and Fact Sheets Apr 21, 2017

Situation and Outlook for Resins, 2016

Production and sales of plastic resins in North America continued to grow in 2016.

News Apr 21, 2017

U.S. Chemical Production Downshifts in March

The U.S. CPRI slipped by 0.2 percent in March, following a downwardly revised 0.3 percent decline in February.

Infographics and Fact Sheets Apr 20, 2017

Infographic: A Guide for the Primary Care Physician in Evaluating Diisocyanate Exposed Workers for Occupational Asthma

This infographic provides clinical guidance for the physician asked to evaluate an individual who may potentially be exposed to diisocyanates at work and who is reporting lower respiratory symptoms at work.

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