Safe and Sustainable
June 16, 2008 – The San Francisco Chronicle published a letter to the editor from Greenpeace co-founder Patrick Moore arguing that a proposed ban on PVC packaging is a “wrong-headed approach” with no scientific basis.

The Phthalates Scare: We Are Not at Risk
May 11, 2008 – Nobel Prize winning chemist William S. Knowles defends the use of phthalates in plastics.

Vinyl: Meeting the Changing Needs of the Healthcare Market
April 3, 2008 – Vinyl (aka PVC or polyvinyl chloride) has been rigorously tested and used in healthcare applications for more than 50 years. It is the leading medical plastic in use today. Hospitals and other healthcare institutions rely on vinyl for everything from floor and wall coverings to blood bags and tubing.

American Chemistry Council Sets Record Straight About Toys and Phthalates for Holiday Season
Nov. 21, 2006 – WASHINGTON, D.C. (PRWEB) – As holiday shoppers everywhere start to think about finding the perfect gift, the American Chemistry Council urges those shopping for children to become informed about phthalates used in production of many plastic toys. A recent flurry of attention has surrounded phthalates, stemming from European Union's recent ban of the substances, but the American Chemistry Council would like to prevent unnecessary concerns and point to some recent historical facts and scientific data:

Check it Out! - Phthalates Information Center
Oct. 5, 2006 – Two associate professors of medicine at Dartmouth Medical School have published a study of 187 print and TV science stories that were based on research presented at scientific meetings. According to an analysis by the American Council on Science and Health (ACSH), the two professors find that reporters (or their editors) too often leave out “details” on the scientific reports that can be essential to a reader’s ability to evaluate them.

Vinyl Work Gloves Get Metal Detector Treatment
Sept. 22, 2006 – A new line of vinyl gloves can be picked up by metal detectors, helping to ensure food safely in the plant.

Plastic Solutions for Soft PVC Toys and Medical Devices
Sept. 20, 2006 – Plastics manufacturers of medical devices and toys have switched to Hexamoll DINCH plasticizers; most tested new plasticizer on the market and proven safe.