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Associations:

AATCC. American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists

USA. Worldwide association of professionals active in textile wet processing. The AATCC is focused on education, technical applications and research, technology transfer and test method development.

http://www.aatcc.org/

BAMM. Basic Acrylic Monomer manufacturers, Inc

USA. Trade organization for manufacturers and importers of acrylic acid and its esters. Technical information about acrylates. Links to member companies and organizations.

http://www.bamm.net/

BCMA. British Colour Makers Association

UK. Trade association for UK manufacturers of organic and inorganic, and metallic and special effect pigments. List of member companies.

http://www.bcma.org.uk/

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www.graand.com

The Chlorine Institute, Inc

USA. Technical research and safety institute for manufacturers and distributors of chlorine, sodium and potassium hydroxides, hydrogen chloride and sodium hypochlorite.

http://www.chlorineinstitute.org/

CIMA. Cellulose Insulation Manufacturers Association

USA. The association represents the technical, scientific and professional interests of manufacturers of cellulose insulation materials. News, reports and information.

http://www.cellulose.org/

EBFRIP. European Brominated Flame Retardent Industry Panel

Belgium. Organization of European manufacturers of brominated flame retardents, serving as the main spokesperson for the industry on key issues such as fire safety, eco-labels, electronic waste and risk assessments. Extensive list of publications on PDF files.

http://www.ebfrip.org/

EFRA. European Flame Retardency Association

Belgium. European wide trade organization, aimed at promoting fire safety, to coordinate studies and research relating to flame retardant chemicals, and to represent the flame retardant industry. Extensive technical and standards information. Directory of member companies. Links to related sites.

http://www.cefic-efra.org/

EFRA. European Flame Retardent Association

Belgium. Trade organization for European manufacturers of industrial flame retardents. Market statistics. Descriptions of technology. Library of articles. List of member companies.

http://www.cefic-efra.org/Content/Default.asp

Enzyme Technical Association

USA. Trade organization for manufacturers and distributors of enzymes for industrial processes, involved in the promotion and development of scientific and educational programs. List of member companies. Links to related sites.

http://www.enzymetechnicalassoc.org/

ETAD. Ecological and Toxical Association of Dyes and Organic Pigments Manufacturers

Switzerland. International organization of companies, focused on efforts to minimise the adverse impact of organic colorants on health and environment

http://www.etad.com/

FSCT. Federation of Societies for Coatings Technology

USA. Non-profit, multi-national organization, dedicated to providing technical education and professional development to individuals and companies in the global coatings industry.

http://www.coatingstech.org/

GAMA. Global Acetate Manufacturers Association

Belgium. International trade organization for manufacturers of cellulose acetate and its derived products. History, properties and applications. Fabric library. Technical information. Calendar of events. Multi-lingual site.

http://www.acetateworld.com/

AN Group, Inc

USA. Trade organization of the US acrylonitrile manufacturing industry. Information resource about acrylonitrile, its applications, possible health hazards, and the results of an independent study to determine handling risks performed by the US National Cancer Institute. Extensive FAQ. List of recent studies. Links to related sites.

http://www.angroup.org/

IAOIA. International Antimony Oxide Industry Association

Trade organization for manufacturers, users and traders in antimony oxide fire retardents, dedicated to environmental, health and safety regulatory affairs concerning antimony substances and their uses. List of member companies and organizations. Newsletters. Links to related sites.

http://www.iaoia.org/

ISCC. Inter-Society Color Council

USA. Non-profit membership organization for professionals in science, art, history and industry, involved in the description and specification of color.

http://www.iscc.org/

Korea Dyeing Technology Center

Joint venture, non-profit, organization of government and industry, involved in research, development and promotion of textile dyeing and finishing technologies for the local industry. English and Korean.

http://www.dyetec.or.kr/

MPA. Methacrylate Producers Association, Inc

USA. Trade organization for manufacturers and importers of methacrylic acid and its esters. List of member companies. Links to related sites.

http://www.mpausa.org/

NAIMA. North American Insulation Manufacturers Association

USA. Trade association of North American manufacturers of fiber glass, rock wool and slag wool insulation products.

http://www.naima.org/

NAPIM. National Association of Printing Ink Manufacturers

USA. Trade organization for manufacturers and suppliers of printing inks, and allied industries. Events calendar. Extensive list of publications.

http://www.napim.org/

NIA. National Insulation Association

USA. Trade organization for the industrial insulation and asbestos abatement industries. The site has a large, online resource library with technical information and articles.

http://www.insulation.org/

OCCA. Oil and Colour Chemists' Association

UK. International society for individuals in the surface coatings industry, involved in the publication of technical journals, training and charity activities.

http://www.occa.org.uk/home.lasso

SADFA. South African Dyers and Finishers Association

Non-profit trade organization for the textile dyeing and finishing industry and its suppliers. Organizers of a three year academic course on dyeing and finishing technologies. Links to related sites.

http://www.sadfa.org.za/

SB Latex Council

USA. Professional trade organization for manufacturers of styrene-butadiene latex for carpet backing, textile and nonwovens resins, and paper coating. Comparative descriptions of natural versus synthetic latex. Links to related sites.

http://www.regnet.com/sblc

Society of Dyers and Colourists

UK. International professional society for the advancement of the science of colour.

http://www.sdc.org.uk/

SOCMA. Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturers Association

International trade association for the organic chemical industry. Large site provides links to events and seminars, library resources, products, marketplace, training and educational programs.

http://www.socma.com/

VAC. Vinyl Acetate Council

USA. Trade organization for North American manufacturers and processors of vinyl acetate monomer, dedicated to promoting the safe and continued use of vinyl acetate and vinyl acetate-based products. Chemical description and safe handling guide. List of studies and reports. Links to related sites.

http://www.vinylacetate.org/

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