Essential Chemistry for America
American innovation and technology is built on chemistry.
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Without essential chemistries, our economy would grind to a halt. It is critically important to create the right policy and regulatory environment that will enable our economy to grow by ensuring access to essential chemistries vital to our everyday life.
Essential Chemistry for America is an initiative led by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce dedicated to safeguarding access to fluorochemistries by increasing awareness of their essential role across every major sector of the U.S. economy. Today’s fluorochemistries, including PFAS, possess a unique combination of properties that make them irreplaceable. Among the sectors most reliant on fluorochemistries are automotive, semiconductors, data centers, defense equipment and systems, renewable energy technologies, and health care.
How Essential Chemistries Are Used Across the Economy
From air travel to automotive, from semiconductors to data centers, and from national defense to energy transition and healthcare, fluorochemistries, including PFAS, play a critical role in our everyday life.
Latest Content
Comments on the Draft Compliance Guide for Imported Articles Containing Surfacing Coatings Subject to Long-Chain PFAS Significant New Use Rule under TSCA.
This Coalition letter was sent to the U.S. House of Representatives opposing H.R. 535, the "PFAS Action Act."
This Coalition letter was sent to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, opposing H.R. 535, the "PFAS Action Act of 2019."
This letter was sent to the U.S. House of Representatives, on amendments relating to polyfluoroalkyl and perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in H.R. 2500, the "National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA)."
This letter was sent to the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works, on two bills related to Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) in advance of the Committee's hearing.
This letter was sent to the House Energy and Commerce Committee’s Environment and Climate Change Subcommittee, on an upcoming hearing on PFAS chemicals.
This letter was sent to the Senate Committee on Environment & Public Works, on the upcoming hearing, “Examining the Federal Response to the Risks Associated with Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS).”