ACS GCI Formulators’ Roundtable

Representing many of the leading formulators in the industry, the ACS GCI Formulators’ Roundtable is a driving force for the use of green chemistry to create sustainable cleaning and personal care products that are safer to manufacture and for consumers to use. Established in 2007 as a partnership between ACS Green Chemistry Institute® (ACS GCI) and the formulated products industry, the Roundtable works throughout the supply chain, from supplier to certifier, to develop and use greener alternatives and scientifically sound standards.

OUR MISSION “To be a driving force in the formulated products industry in

using green chemistry to create innovative products that are

environmentally sustainable throughout the product life cycle

and safer to make and use.”

Meeting regularly, Roundtable members seek to advance

research and innovation to accelerate the industrial adoption of

green chemistry principals within their sector.

STRATEGIC PRIORITIES • Be recognized leaders in green chemistry and incorporate risk-

based decision making into green chemistry

• Promote transparency and consistency through a set of green

chemistry principles for formulated products

• Drive good science in the development of environmentally

preferred product standards and certification

• Inform and influence suppliers and academia to develop greener alternatives

KEY OBJECTIVES IN 2014• Update and add to the Roundtable’s publication, “Opportunities

for Greener Alternatives from the Formulators’ Perspective”

• Address concerns regarding U.S. EPA Design for the

Environment’s fragrance standard 2.1 criteria

• Develop exclusive educational resource for Roundtable

members on eco labels• Continue to further our conversations by inviting guest

speakers to our meetings

• Collaborate with the ACS GCI Chemical Manufacturer’s

Roundtable on a technical programing at the ACS GCI’s Green

Chemistry & Engineering Conference, and other longer term

projects

• Improve publicity of the Roundtable

• Develop and publish manuscript to showcase and compare risk

vs. hazard approaches to formulations, incorporating industrial case studies

To join the ACS GCI Formulators’ Roundtable or for more information, contact gciroundtables@acs.org, or 202-872-6102.

FORMULATORS’ ROUNDTABLE MEMBERSHIPThe ACS GCI Formulators’ Roundtable welcomes the active participation of member companies that pledge their support and contribute to the Roundtable by making available their knowledge and experience as well as providing financial support.

ROUNDTABLE MEMBER COMPANIES

• Eligible companies include those identifying with SIC Industry Group 284

• Each member company may designate employees to participate

• Virtual meetings are held quarterly • At least one in person meeting per year• Fees depend on company sales; Range $1,000 – $10,000

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To join the ACS GCI Formulators’ Roundtable or for more information, contact gciroundtables@acs.org, or 202-872-6102.

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