Transforming the Way We Use Energy
Transforming the Way We Use Energy
The business of chemistry can be part of the answer. Through chemistry we are creating energy solutions that will enable a strong, secure and sustainable future.

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Enhancing Scientific Understanding of Chemical Safety
Enhancing Scientific Understanding of Chemical Safety
ACC sponsors the Long-Range Research Initiative (LRI) to promote innovations in chemical safety assessments. It invests in science essential for understanding the impact of chemicals on human health and the environment.

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Enabling Cutting-Edge Advancements
Enabling Cutting-Edge Advancements
The business of chemistry excels at continuously bringing new, imaginative and innovative ideas to market—applied technology in medical devices, aerospace, computing, cars, fuels and more.

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Creating Ground-Breaking Medical Innovations
Creating Ground-Breaking Medical Innovations
Pharmaceuticals are central to human health and welfare, and 93% of pharmaceuticals sold in the U.S. rely on chlorine chemistry. These medicines and innovations have increased life expectancy by more than 30 years over the past century.

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Driving Innovations that Create a Healthier, Safer and More Sustainable Future

Every year America's chemistry industry spends approximately $56 billion to support new innovation. In fact, one in five U.S. patents are chemistry or chemistry-related like life-saving medical treatments, automobile safety improvements and clean energy technologies.

Learn more about policies that can help American chemistry continue innovating, creating jobs and enhancing safety:

Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)

Senators Lautenberg and Vitter have demonstrated outstanding leadership by forging bipartisan, compromise legislation to reform TSCA. Learn More »

Shale Gas

ACC report reveals economic benefits of announced chemical industry investments; U.S. on track for $71.7 billion investments, more than 530,000 permanent new jobs. Learn More »

Energy Efficiency

Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee advances bipartisan Shaheen-Portman energy efficiency legislation. Learn More »
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INTERACTIVE CASE STUDIES

ACC members make valuable contributions to our nation’s portfolio of energy efficient innovations.

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NANOTECHNOLOGY

Nanotechnology has endless possibilities and helps create innovative solutions.

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