Chemicals and Chemical Products Trade Associations

A.I.S.E. (International Association for Soaps, Detergents and Maintenance Products)

European detergents and maintenance products trade body representing a network of national associations, corporate and value‑chain partners; advocates on EU policy and leads industry sustainability and safety initiatives; its network represents 900+ companies across Europe.

https://www.aise.eu Membership: 69

Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC)

North American voice of the adhesive and sealant value chain, providing advocacy, market knowledge, technical education and networking for manufacturers, suppliers and distributors.

https://www.ascouncil.org Membership: 110

Alliance for Chemical Distribution (ACD)

U.S. trade association for chemical distributors and their supply‑chain partners (formerly NACD); advances safe, responsible distribution and provides advocacy, benchmarking and training.

https://www.acd-chem.com Membership: 408

American Chemistry Council (ACC)

National association representing companies engaged in the business of chemistry in the U.S.; leads advocacy, research, and Responsible Care programs.

https://www.americanchemistry.com Membership: 190

American Cleaning Institute (ACI)

Trade association for the U.S. cleaning products industry—manufacturers of household, industrial and institutional cleaners, their ingredients and packaging—offering advocacy, science and networking.

https://www.cleaninginstitute.org Membership: 120

American Composites Manufacturers Association (ACMA)

U.S. composites industry trade association providing advocacy, market data, technical resources, standards work and events (e.g., CAMX).

https://www.acmanet.org Membership: 344

American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM)

U.S. refining, petrochemicals and midstream trade association offering policy advocacy, technical committees, data and industry events.

https://www.afpm.org Membership: 450

Chlorine Institute (CI)

Technical trade association for the chlor‑alkali value chain focused on safety, security, and best practices for chlorine and related mission chemicals.

https://www.chlorineinstitute.org Membership: 200

European Chemical Industry Council (Cefic)

Europe’s umbrella association for the chemical industry, uniting companies, national federations and sector groups to shape policy and provide technical and scientific support.

https://cefic.org Membership: 600

Fragrance Creators Association (FCA)

North American fragrance industry association representing companies that create, manufacture, and use fragrances, as well as ingredient suppliers; engages on science, safety, and policy.

https://www.fragrancecreators.org Membership: 60

Gulf Petrochemicals and Chemicals Association (GPCA)

GCC region’s chemical and petrochemical industry association providing advocacy, research and platforms across plastics, fertilizers, supply chain and Responsible Care.

https://www.gpca.org.ae Membership: 230

International Council of Chemical Associations (ICCA)

Global forum of national and regional chemical associations coordinating industry positions and stewarding Responsible Care worldwide.

https://icca-chem.org Membership: 12

International Institute of Synthetic Rubber Producers (IISRP)

International trade association of synthetic rubber producers and affiliates, representing the majority of world capacity; provides market statistics, HSE research and forums.

https://www.iisrp.com Membership: 60

International Pharmaceutical Excipients Council of the Americas (IPEC‑Americas)

U.S. regional arm of the global IPEC network; brings together excipient makers, distributors and drug manufacturers to advance quality and regulatory standards for pharmaceutical excipients.

https://ipecamericas.org Membership: 86

Japan Chemical Industry Association (JCIA)

Japan’s national chemical industry association providing advocacy, safety and sustainability programs and industry coordination.

https://www.nikkakyo.org Membership: 180

Personal Care Products Council (PCPC)

U.S. trade association for cosmetics and personal care, representing companies that make, distribute and supply the vast majority of products in the market; provides science, regulatory and global advocacy.

https://www.personalcarecouncil.org Membership: 600

Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS)

U.S. plastics supply‑chain association (materials, processors, equipment, moldmakers) offering advocacy, market intelligence, sustainability initiatives and events.

https://www.plasticsindustry.org Membership: 1,000

Society of Chemical Manufacturers & Affiliates (SOCMA)

U.S. association for specialty, fine and batch chemical manufacturers and related partners, providing policy advocacy, commercial networking, and operations resources.

https://www.socma.org Membership: 220

Together for Sustainability (TfS)

Global chemical‑sector initiative and membership organization that drives a common, audited approach to sustainable supply‑chain management among member companies.

https://www.tfs-initiative.com Membership: 57

World Coatings Council (WCC)

Global council of national and regional paint and printing ink associations that coordinates positions on international issues and promotes coatings industry best practices.

https://worldcoatingscouncil.org Membership: 16