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AATCC. American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists - http://www.aatcc.org/
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. |
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Society of Dyers and Colourists - http://www.sdc.org.uk/
UK. International professional society for the advancement of the science of colour. |
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NAIMA. North American Insulation Manufacturers Association - http://www.naima.org/
USA. Trade association of North American manufacturers of fiber glass, rock wool and slag wool insulation products. |
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SOCMA. Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturers Association - http://www.socma.com/
International trade association for the organic chemical industry. Large site provides links to events and seminars, library resources, products, marketplace, training and educational programs. |
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ISCC. Inter-Society Color Council - http://www.iscc.org/
USA. Non-profit membership organization for professionals in science, art, history and industry, involved in the description and specification of color. |
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OCCA. Oil and Colour Chemists' Association - http://www.occa.org.uk/home.lasso
UK. International society for individuals in the surface coatings industry, involved in the publication of technical journals, training and charity activities. |
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BCMA. British Colour Makers Association - http://www.bcma.org.uk/
UK. Trade association for UK manufacturers of organic and inorganic, and metallic and special effect pigments. List of member companies. |
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The Chlorine Institute, Inc - http://www.chlorineinstitute.org/
USA. Technical research and safety institute for manufacturers and distributors of chlorine, sodium and potassium hydroxides, hydrogen chloride and sodium hypochlorite. |
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EFRA. European Flame Retardants Association - http://www.cefic-efra.org
Belgium. Trade organization for European manufacturers of industrial flame retardants. Market statistics. Descriptions of technology. Library of articles. List of member companies. |
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EBFRIP. European Brominated Flame Retardant Industry Panel - http://www.ebfrip.org/
Belgium. Organization of European manufacturers of brominated flame retardants, 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. |
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SB Latex Council - http://www.regnet.com/sblc
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. |
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Korea Dyeing Technology Center - http://www.dyetec.or.kr/
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. |
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SADFA. South African Dyers and Finishers Association - http://www.sadfa.org.za/
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. |
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Enzyme Technical Association - http://www.enzymetechnicalassoc.org/
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. |
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BAMM. Basic Acrylic Monomer manufacturers, Inc - http://www.bamm.net/
USA. Trade organization for manufacturers and importers of acrylic acid and its esters. Technical information about acrylates. Links to member companies and organizations. |
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GAMA. Global Acetate Manufacturers Association - http://www.acetateworld.com/
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. |
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IAOIA. International Antimony Oxide Industry Association - http://www.iaoia.org/
Trade organization for manufacturers, users and traders in antimony oxide fire retardants, 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. |
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VAC. Vinyl Acetate Council - http://www.vinylacetate.org/
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. |
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AN Group, Inc - http://www.angroup.org/
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. |
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MPA. Methacrylate Producers Association, Inc - http://www.mpausa.org/
USA. Trade organization for manufacturers and importers of methacrylic acid and its esters. List of member companies. Links to related sites. |