Teleconference to answer media questions about phthalates (PR)

December 14, 2009

Contact: Teresa Hsu (202) 729-4077
Email: teresa.hsu@ogilvypr.com

The Phthalate Esters Panel of the American Chemistry Council to Discuss
Phthalates Applications, Exposure and Biomonitoring Data

Panel to host teleconference to answer media questions about phthalates

ARLINGTON, VA (December 14, 2009) –   With the impending release of the Environmental Protection Agency’s chemical action plan for phthalates and the expected announcement of the members of the Consumer Product Safety Commission’s Chronic Hazard Advisory Panel, the Phthalate Esters Panel of the American Chemistry Council (ACC) will hold a teleconference to analyze the results of most recent Centers for Disease Control and Prevention study on phthalates, provide an overview of what phthalates are and how they work, and answer questions about the state of play on phthalates-related issues.

WHEN:           Thursday, December 17, 2009

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EST

WHERE:        RSVP to teresa.hsu@ogilvypr.com to receive dial in number

WHO:      American Chemistry Council, Phthalate Esters Panel
·         Kathryn St. John, Communications Director, ACC
·         Steve Risotto, Senior Director, Phthalate Esters, ACC
·         Ray David, Toxicologist, Phthalate Esters Panel
·         Dean Finney, phthalates expert

RSVP:             Please RSVP if you would like to participate to:

Teresa Hsu
Ogilvy Public Relations
(202) 729-4077
teresa.hsu@ogilvypr.com
www.americanchemistry.com

The American Chemistry Council (ACC) represents the leading companies engaged in the business of chemistry.  ACC members apply the science of chemistry to make innovative products and services that make people's lives better, healthier and safer.  ACC is committed to improved environmental, health and safety performance through Responsible Care®, common sense advocacy designed to address major public policy issues, and health and environmental research and product testing.  The business of chemistry is a $689 billion enterprise and a key element of the nation's economy.  It is one of the nation’s largest exporters, accounting for ten cents out of every dollar in U.S. exports.  Chemistry companies are among the largest investors in research and development.  Safety and security have always been primary concerns of ACC members, and they have intensified their efforts, working closely with government agencies to improve security and to defend against any threat to the nation’s critical infrastructure.

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