The American Chemistry Council 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. Since we adopted Responsible Care® in 1988, we’ve reduced emissions 78 percent and achieved a safety record more than five times better than the average for manufacturing. With your help, we can do even better.
Good science needs good questions. Together, we can find the answers that will ensure a brighter, cleaner, safer and more prosperous tomorrow.
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Key Issues
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
ACC believes that access to a reliable, affordable supply of energy – especially natural gas – is vital to chemical makers, to the future of the American manufacturing base and to the health of the U.S. economy as a whole. Our industry relies heavily on natural gas to make chemicals that go into thousands of products consumers use every day – from medicines, packaging and medical equipment to auto parts, antifreeze, computers, telephones and health and personal care products. » learn more
ACC supports science-based biomonitoring programs and the responsible and appropriate use of biomonitoring information in assessing risk, creating public policy and communicating findings to the public. » learn more
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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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