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The Chemistry of Holiday Decorations
This Holiday season, if you’ve decked out your tree with tinsel, you’re part of a shiny tradition that has chemistry to thank! Originally made in Germany from expensive silver, tinsel was all about that…
Chemistry Keeps us Warm & Healthy During the Holidays!
The holidays wouldn’t be complete without the magic of chemistry. Whether it’s keeping your home clean or warm, chemistry is essential to keeping the spirit alive this holiday season. To keep your home warm during…
What’s the Chemistry Behind Your Thanksgiving Feast?
As we prepare to gather with loved ones this Thanksgiving, let’s take a moment to appreciate the unsung hero of the holiday feast: chemistry! Picture this—your turkey, sizzling in the oven, transforming from pale to…
Happy National #STEM Day!
Today is National STEM Day – let’s look at all the ways science, technology, engineering, and math can inspire and be used in the chemistry industry. National STEM Day is a dedicated day to ignite students’…
Happy National Chemistry Week!
This Week is National Chemistry Week! Dive into ‘Picture Perfect Chemistry’ and explore the fascinating science behind photography! Chemistry is essential in the creation of photographs and images. Photography relies on photosensitivity and light-induced…
It’s Earth Science Week!
This week is Earth Science Week – a time to dive into the beauty of our Earth and all its resources. One of the many important aspects of earth science are watersheds and…
53 Organizations Sign on to Support Kennedy/Grothman “NO IRIS Act”
Today, 53 organizations sent a letter to Senator Kennedy and Congressman Grothman in support of their legislation, the “No Industrial Restrictions In Secret (NO IRIS) Act…
10th Year of ACC August is Here!
Welcome to #ACCAugust which is now in its 10th year! We’re gearing up as our team takes to the road to show elected officials around the country why #ChemistryMatters. We’ve already…
ACC Leads Multi-Association Letter Supporting CRAs on HON Final Rule
The Honorable Charles SchumerMajority LeaderUnited States SenateWashington, D.C. 20510The Honorable Mike Johnson Speaker of the HouseU.S. House of Representatives Washington, D.C. 20515The Honorable Mitch McConnellMinority LeaderUnited States SenateWashington, D.C. 20510The Honorable Hakeem Jeffries Minority LeaderU.S.
Chemistry for the Fourth of July
There is nothing more exciting on the Fourth of July than fireworks! Everything you see in a fireworks display is chemistry in action! There are three types of fireworks—aerial displays, sparklers, and firecrackers. While they…