InnovationThe chemical industry pioneers new products that make our lives safer, healthier and more sustainable.
Science & ResearchACC is investing in research to improve understanding of how chemicals impact health and the environment.
CPTD Panel GroupsThe Chemical Products and Technology Division (CPTD) represents more than 70 self-funded, chemical-specific groups focused on the business of chemistry.
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Working Together to Improve EPA's Proposed Rules for Chemical Prioritization and Risk EvaluationUnder the Lautenberg Act, ACC sees these two areas in particular where industry and EPA can work together closely to put the program on a solid footing.
American Chemistry MattersA blog of the American Chemistry Council: driving innovation, creating jobs, and enhancing safety.
American Chemistry Council (ACC) News: ACC news releases ACC blog posts Energy and Environment: Fully functional ‘nano-snowman’ has applications for providing greener energy (December 20, 2016) Back to the future ‘inspires solor nanotech-powered clothing (November 14, 2016) This cloth will literally make you ‘cool’: Stanford Engineers develop fabric that cools the skin (September 1, 2016) UCLA chemists devise technology that could transform solar energy storage (June 18, 2015) Nanoclast biomedical diagnostics paper-based origami battery operates on the respiration of microbes (June 16, 2015) Graphene shines in world's thinnest light bulb (June 15, 2015) Material inspired by moth eyes boosts solar-cell efficiency (June 3, 2015) Nanoengineers win grant to make smart clothes for personalized cooling and heating (June 1, 2015) Nano-policing pollution (May 13, 2015) Nano-coated mesh could combat oil spills (April 17, 2015) Nano-pillar fabrication to lead to more efficient electronics (April 9, 2015) Reducing energy usage with nano-coatings (April 2, 2015) Mind the gap: Nanoscale speed bump could regulate plasmons for high-speed data flow (April 1, 2015) Can engineered carbon nanotubes help avert our water crisis? (March 17, 2015) Nanoparticles for clean drinking water (January 14, 2015) Breakthrough in electric car battery research (January 12, 2015) Nanowire-coated fabric keeps you warm so your house won't have to (January 12, 2015) Penn students jump into the fracking fray with a new technology (January 6, 2015) Regulations and Guidelines: USDA awards $3.8 million in grants for nanotechnology research (April 27, 2015) EPA reworks strategy for regulation of nanomaterials under Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA); proposed rule sent to Office of Management and Budget (OMB) (October 23, 2014) NIOSH signs memorandum of understanding to advance nanotechnology research (October 2, 2014) US, Canada start work on nanotechnology regulatory alignment (August 1, 2014) No, metal oxide nanoparticles in your food won't kill you (June 4, 2014) Health Care and Medical Innovations: Sensor can sniff out 17 diseases using just your breath (December 27, 2016) Virus-inspired delivery system transfers microscopic cargo between human cells (November 30, 2016) Nanotechnology a ‘green’ approach to treating liver cancer (November 29, 2016) UT Austin engineers develop first-ever capsule to treat hemophilia (November 28, 2016) New tool to track circulating cancer cells (November 22, 2016) Treatment approach used in cancer holds promise for Alzheimer's disease (October 20, 2016) Fighting cancer with sticky nanoparticles (September 19, 2016) Nanotechnology research aimed at colorectal cancer receives $1.8 million in funding (July 27, 2016) Doctors targeting cancerous tumors with real-time technology (July 26, 2016) Research team uses nanoparticles to break up plaque and prevent cavities (July 26, 2016) New remote-controlled microrobots for medical operations (July 22, 2016) To give cancer a deadly fever, researchers explore better nanoparticle design (June 17, 2015) Gel filled with nanosponges cleans up MRSA infections (May 18, 2015) Nano memory cell can mimic the brain's long-term memory (May 12, 2015) Technology designed for aerospace could improve Parkinson's therapy (March 27, 2015) Tiny bio-robot is a germ suited-up with graphene quantum dots (March 24, 2015) Sneaky 'nanobeacon' delivers smackdown to cancer cells' defenses (March 3, 2015) Magnetic nanoparticles could stop blood clot-caused strokes (February 23, 2015) Nano-drones may knock cholesterol out of bloodstream (February 18, 2015) Microscopic gold tubes can both detect and destroy cancer cells (February 16, 2015) Nano-antioxidants prove their potential (February 9, 2015) This nano skin could let us watch life at the smallest scales (January 29, 2015) Micromotors take their first swim in the body (January 21, 2015) New triggered-release mechanism could improve drug delivery (January 16, 2015) DNA origami could lead to nano "transformers" for biomedical applications (January 6, 2015) Scientists look for nanostructures that allow compatibility between metal and human bone tissues (January 5, 2015) Defense and Industrial Technology: Printing electronics with nanomaterials a cost-friendly, eco-friendly alternative (June 22, 2015) Nanotube film can heat, cure composite materals (April 14, 2015) Nano-architecture: A Caltech scientist creates tiny lattices with enormous potential (February 27, 2015) New tech application keeps bacteria from sticking to surfaces (January 12, 2015) Scientists created a teflon-like surface that could make oil tankers super fast (January 7, 2015) Additional Nanotechnology Innovations: New LEDs may offer better way to clean water in remote areas (November 15, 2016) How nanoscience will improve our health and lives in the coming years (October 26, 2016) New nanotechnology to produce sustainable, clean water for developing nations (October 4, 2016) Dirty to drinkable: Engineers develop novel hybrid nanomaterials to transform water (July 26, 2016) A guide to the nanotechnology used in the average home (July 5, 2016) Researchers demonstrate 'no-ink' color printing with nanomaterials (June 8, 2015) Vanishing friction (June 4, 2015) Door handles made to combat germs (June 1, 2015) MIT sensor detects spoiled meat (April 15, 2015) Someday you'll clean your favorite jeans with sunlight (March 12, 2015) New paint makes tough self-cleaning surfaces (March 8, 2015) Nanotechnology may be answer to building better smoke and fire detectors (February 20, 2015)
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Jobs and Economic Impact More than 800,000 Americans rely on jobs in the chemistry industry—earning 47 percent more than the average manufacturing wage.
Chemical Regulation for the 21st Century The Lautenberg Chemical Safety Act (LCSA) protects Americans' health and our environment, and supports economic growth and manufacturing in the U.S.