Value proposition

Empowered Performance. Unrivaled Expertise.

Chemicals and chemical products contribute to improvements in well-being, safety, comfort, and convenience in every facet of our daily lives. Alliance for Chemical Distribution (ACD) partners with our more than 400 chemical distribution industry members to provide the Education, Connection, Standards, and Advocacy they need to safely, reliably, responsibly, and sustainably move the essential products our world depends on.

ACD Mission
To promote excellence among the experts the world depends on to safely and reliably process, formulate, repackage, warehouse, transport, and market the high-quality chemical products essential to our daily lives.

ACD Vision
To support and champion members of the chemical industry through education, connections, standards, and advocacy.


Responsible Distribution

Established in 1991, ACD Responsible DistributionTM is a trusted and comprehensive set of environmental, health, safety, security, and sustainability standards within the chemical industry. We provide a comprehensive framework that demands continuous improvement in every phase of chemical storage, handling, transportation, and disposal.

ROur dedicated members proudly participate in Responsible Distribution, demonstrating their expertise, stewardship, and professionalism to achieve the highest quality, safety, sustainability, and performance. ACD's Responsible DistributionTM program codifies the standards that ensure chemicals are moved safely and responsibly when and where they are needed.

Interested in hearing more about membership in ACD? Contact membership@acd-chem.com.

Advocacy, Stewardship, Professional Development, Education, Networking, Safety Management, Events, Partnerships, Connection, and Standards