An organization that represents the chemical industry on public policy issues, coordinates the industry's research and testing programs, and administers the industry's environmental, health, and safety performance improvement initiative, known as Responsible Care. Their web site is http: //www.americanchemistry.com/. The ACC was formerly known as the?Chemical Manufacturer's Association. They changed their name in 2000. Additional Info: In 1999, the ACC committed more than $100 million over five years to fund health and environmental research related to chemical use. This research focuses on potential effects that chemicals may have on human health and the environment, an effort they term?Responsible Care. In addition, the Council is committed to public health initiatives that are based on scientific research, valid chemical testing and responsible manufacturing practices. The Council is a good source of information if you are seeking information about the industrial use of chemicals. MSDS Relevance: CHEMTREC?is an ACC program that offers services such as DOT compliance to manufacturers, shippers and carriers of hazardous materials. Many companies have contracted with CHEMTREC to provide toll-free, 24-hour emergency response information and technical support in the event of a hazardous material accident. In the event of a chemical emergency in the U.S. or Canada call (800) 424-9300. CHEMTREC representatives have access to over 5,000,000 SDS's as well as professionals capable of assisting firefighters, EMT's and other emergency responders. There is no charge to call this number in an emergency and the emergency responders do not need to be registered with CHEMTREC to access the information. CHEMTREC Resources for Emergency Responders?are also available. MSDS authors who wish to register their MSDS with CHEMTREC pay an annual registration fee (pricing currently starts at $675 and up) which authorizes the registrant to use the CHEMTREC emergency phone number on shipping documents. While this registration does not satisfy OSHA's requirement for phone contact availability with respect to MSDS's, it does satisfy DOT regulations. Feel free to contact CHEMTREC atchemtrec@chemtrec.com?for more information or visit their web site,?www.chemtrec.com. Be sure to tell them you were referred from our site!