The business of chemistry is an $565 billion enterprise and a key element of the nation's economy. Supporting more than 25 percent of the U.S. GDP, chemistry is one of the nation's largest manufacturing sectors, and the chemistry sector provides 544,000 skilled, good-paying jobs throughout the U.S. We enjoy healthier, safer, longer, and more convenient lives thanks in part to chemistry.

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ChemistryMatters is an online community where friends of the business of chemistry can come together to speak with one voice about our industry’s most pressing challenges – and our most promising opportunities.

Learn more about the many ways that chemistry is applied to keep our communities safe, help our economy thrive, and protect our environment.

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