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Teleconference to answer media questions about phthalates (PR)
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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(R), 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.
Teresa Hsu
Account Supervisor
Ogilvy Public Relations Worldwide
1111 19th Street, NW
10th Floor
Washington, DC 20036
D: 202-729-4077
teresa.hsu@ogilvypr.com