FluoroCouncil to attend Outdoor Retailer Winter Market in Salt Lake City,...
The FluoroCouncil, the global organization representing the world’s leading fluoro-technology companies, will attend the Outdoor Retailer Winter Market in Salt Lake City, Utah, from January 23rd to...
View ArticleCalifornia policymakers should consider the fire safety benefits flame...
According to an article published in the San Francisco Chronicle, a California policymaker is introducing legislation that would reduce the use of flame retardants used in foam insulation installed in...
View ArticleDebating fire safety in California
Has the incidence of home fires in California dropped exponentially over the last four years? If so, it hasn’t been reported. We ask because the bureau that oversees fire regulations for home...
View ArticleSignificant new research shows BPA exposure too low to cause health effects
New research studies conducted by a toxicologist at a Department of Energy Pacific Northwest National Laboratory under a grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and presented at the...
View ArticleCouncil of independent scientists advises flame retardant industry
It’s important that industry maintain an ongoing dialogue with the scientific community. One example of how industry engages the deep knowledge of scientific experts comes from the North American Flame...
View ArticleDow chemistry makes Habitat for Humanity homes more energy efficient
ACC member Dow Chemical has helped Habitat for Humanity build affordable homes for low-income families since 1983 — and Dow does it in large part through top-notch chemistry that helps the homes become...
View ArticleExperts to California: Open flame test is important
It has been a week since the comment period ended in California for TB-117-2013, a proposal that would remove the state’s open flame test for upholstered furniture, and already it is becoming clear...
View ArticlePR stunts miss the point on safety
If you read today’s USA Today, you know activists have sprung a ‘new’ campaign to stop America’s top retailers from selling hundreds – even thousands – of the products that families rely on every day,...
View ArticleGo behind the scenes with “Designing Spaces”
The Spray Foam Coalition of the Center for the Polyurethanes Industry recently partnered with Designing Spaces TV to help educate homeowners about the benefits of spray polyurethane foam (SPF)...
View ArticleNew interactive case studies showcase the chemistry driving U.S. energy...
All told, the products of chemistry and plastics help Americans save up to $85 billion a year in energy costs. But what’s less “telling,” one might say, is just how these products work — and how hard...
View ArticleSenators reintroduce “SAVE Act” to encourage homeowner energy efficiency
Sens. Michael Bennet (D-Colo.) and Johnny Isakson (R-Ga.) have reintroduced the bipartisan Sensible Accounting to Value Energy (SAVE) Act, valuable legislation that considers an important reality of...
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AC&S highlights benefits of natural gas for company, state and nation
Abundant and affordable supplies of natural gas from shale are reinvigorating America’s chemical industry and producing thousands of new jobs nationwide, Dean Cordle, President and CEO of AC&S...
View ArticleLightweight, durable carbon fiber creates a competitive advantage for U.S....
By helping to make airplanes faster, cheaper, quieter and more efficient, carbon fiber technology is key to staking out a competitive edge in international commercial aviation, according to a recent...
View ArticleWhat are MELs and why are they using so much energy?
Many popular devices in U.S. homes and businesses don’t fit into typical energy-use categories like refrigeration, HVAC or lighting, but they still take a toll on our energy supply — comprising a...
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Chemistry brightening the future of solar power
Solar photovoltaic installations are on the rise in the U.S., according to a new report from NPD Solarbuzz. The first half of 2013 saw the installation of more than 1.8 gigawatts (GW) of solar...
View ArticlePolyurethane industry expert Bill Robert of BASF shares value of free CPI...
Polyurethane industry expert Bill Robert has weighed in on the value of the Center for Polyurethanes Industry’s (CPI) Spray Foam Chemical Health and Safety Training Program for professional home...
View ArticleVehicle fuel efficiency is on the rise, thanks in large part to chemistry
How popular are chemistry-enabled, fuel-efficient cars right now? The average sales-weighted fuel economy for light-duty vehicles sold in July reached the record high of 24.8 mpg for the fourth time...
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Harnessing the power of wind through chemistry
The Department of Energy recently announced two reports that show record highs for wind energy production and manufacturing in the U.S. According to DOE, “Wind energy is now the fastest growing source...
View ArticleCalifornia moves closer to removing an important fire-safety test
The California Bureau of Electronic and Appliance Repair, Home Furnishings and Thermal Insulation is ending its public comment period today, and the agency appears to be dangerously close to removing...
View ArticleSpray polyurethane foam delivers energy efficiency for high-performing buildings
It’s hard to believe, but winter and cooler temperatures are right around the corner. Some are even predicting a particularly harsh winter for many parts of the country. It’s a great time for...
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