The Acetyls Sector Group (ASG)
Uses and properties
The Acetyls Sector Group (ASG) covers products such as acetic acid, vinyl acetate and acetic anhydride, which are used as intermediates for a wide range of applications, from solvents to adhesives and water-based paints to cellulose acetate, pain-relieving pharmaceuticals, modified starches, emulsifiers, liquid crystal polymers and dyestuffs.
Issues and regulations
Regulations
Regulation (EC) No 273/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 February 2004 on drug precursors: ASG is committed to engage in a constructive dialogue with the relevant authorities to identify an appropriate solution that will prevent the misuse of acetic anhydride.
REACH implementation
Information is available in the REACH section.
Specific issues
- The primary objective of ASG is to ensure that the classification and other HSE related regulations in the EU and beyond are based upon a full and balanced evaluation of the scientific evidence.
- Collecting quarterly statistics
Contact/Further information
Walter Cremers, Sector Group ManagerTel. + 32 2 676 7224
Membership
BPCelanese Chemicals Europe
Dow
Eastman Chemicals
Lonza
Lenzing
LyondellBasel Industries
BP
Wacher-Chemie
Chairman: Peter Holl, Wacker-Chemie. print
