Mission Statement
The mission of the Speciality Chemicals Sector is to promote the development and application of speciality chemicals, both within the RSC and externally.
Responsibilities of the Sector are:
- to act as a focal point for the applications of chemistry within the speciality chemicals industry
- to provide consultation to the Industry and Technology Forum in relation to speciality chemicals
- to work with the Local Sections to ensure collaboration on speciality chemical matters and events
- to interact with other Groups which have an interest in the speciality chemicals industry in order to facilitate a multi- or inter-disciplinary approach to chemistry in that industry, and meet the needs of professional practice in the modern industrial environment
- to promote more effective integration at the industry-academia interface
- to build links with external organisations which operate in the area of speciality chemicals
- to assist the Industry and Technology Forum work with government and its agencies in relation to speciality chemicals
- to take an international perspective in its activities
The Sector is one of six formed by the reorganisation of the Industrial Affairs Division in 1995 and fulfils the roles previously performed in part by the Fine Chemicals and Medicinals Group and the North West Region. The Sector Committee, elected annually, co-ordinates activities including meetings, symposia, exhibitions and advises the RSC on policies affecting the speciality chemicals sector of industry.
