The release yesterday of ACC’s latest exports report, “Fueling Export Growth: U.S. Net Export Trade Forecast for Key Chemistries to 2030,” painted a bright picture for exports of chemicals linked to the shale gas revolution. But what stood out to me even more than the numbers themselves was that our industry’s massive growth potential largely [...]
News Releases
- U.S. Chemical Production Up For Tenth Consecutive Month in January February 26, 2015
- American Chemistry Council Highlights EFSA, FDA Conclusions on BPA Safety to Consumers, Stakeholders February 25, 2015
- ACC Urges House Passage of Drinking Water Protection Act February 24, 2015
- Leading Economic Indicator Shows Slight Decline; Severe Weather Across the Nation Affecting Growth Prospects February 24, 2015
- Recycling of Plastic Wraps, Bags, Film Surges 11% in 2013 February 24, 2015
Fueling Export Growth (Part 1 of 2): U.S. chemical exports linked to natural gas could double by 2030; plastics products leading the surge
On the heels of a wave of new chemical industry investment projects expected to come online over the next few years, gross exports of chemical products linked to natural gas, including plastics, could reach $123 billion by 2030 – more than double what chemical manufacturers exported in 2014, according to a new report from Nexant, [...]
Listen to the Science: Experts Say BPA is Safe!
To share clear, science-based statements from two prominent government agencies, ACC’s Polycarbonate/BPA Global Group is encouraging consumers and manufacturers to: “Listen to the Science.” A campaign with this theme was launched today to highlight recent declarations about the safety of bisphenol A (BPA) from the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) and the U.S. Food and [...]
California sunshine heating up the activists on BPA
Pulling out all the stops, the anti-BPA activists are hot under the collar to do something, anything to keep BPA-health scares in the Hollywood spotlight. So, consistent with and possibly prodded by the activists’ agenda, once again OEHHA is operating out-of-sync with the scientific consensus of the U.S. federal government regulators at FDA and other government agencies [...]
After 7-year delay, EPA should fully implement current ozone standard
On March 12, 2008, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) set the National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) for ozone at 75 parts per billion (ppb) – the most stringent ever. Last week, EPA finally completed the implementation requirements for states. The rules include deadlines for submitting plans, emission control technologies to be used, and processes [...]
How many beagles does it take to prove BPA is safe?
It’s time to call off the dogs, says the Wall Street Journal. The WSJ recently highlighted announcements from important scientific and regulatory bodies in Europe and the United States that bisphenol A (BPA) is safe for use in consumer products for people of all ages, including unborn children and infants. The Journal also criticized the [...]
Another big innovation from the world’s smallest form of technology
What type of advanced technology could create winter clothes that capture the body’s heat to help us stay warm, while also potentially cutting down on our home energy bills? The answer is nanotechnology. According to a recent Wall Street Journal article, researchers at Stanford University have developed a fabric with silver nanowires that can repurpose [...]
‘No consumer health risk from bisphenol A exposure,’ says EFSA following comprehensive review
After a comprehensive re-evaluation of bisphenol A (BPA) exposure and toxicity, an expert panel at the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has concluded that “BPA poses no health risk to consumers of any age group (including unborn children, infants and adolescents) at current exposure levels.” Although some news outlets continue to cover individual small-scale studies [...]
Showcase your company’s latest and greatest innovations at the 2015 Polyurethanes Technical Conference
The 2015 Polyurethanes Technical Conference, the longest-running polyurethanes conference in North America, presents some of the best education and networking opportunities for the polyurethanes industry. Each year, more than 900 polyurethane professionals attend this premier industry event. You can make sure that you are a part of the industry’s premier information-sharing and education event by [...]
Don’t let unfounded health claims rain on your holiday toy parade
It’s that time of year again when stores slash prices on many popular gadgets, gizmos and toys, bringing droves of families to retail stores for some early holiday shopping. It’s also that time of year when activists try to convince you that many of the products swept off the store shelves are bad for you [...]
