iv;x* .*»«w τ τ Λ'τ.τυ ssra EfflETET i'îi-nïT3rr.i5ra LaSSLES lîO^BHaM!AU Ρηϊ^ν» ν As hard as it is to believe today, "ecology" hasn't always been a household word. In fact, it wasn't until the U.S. Clean Air Act of 1970 that most Americans began to understand the importance of keeping the environment clean. Fortunately, long before Uncle Sam stepped in to regulate pollution, Grace had already stepped up its efforts to stop it. In 1964, for example, Grace's corporate researchers developed and produced the first auto emission control catalyst approved by
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the state of California. And since then, Grace has led the way in emission control, providing both the research and the products automakers have needed to meet our environmental needs.
shareholders have been receiving cash dividends for 45 consecutive years. Our annual report can tell you more. Send for it by writing to W. R. Grace & Co., Grace Plaza, 1114 Avenue of the Americas, New York, N.Y 10036, Dept. CEN-1.
Chemicals-for industry, agriculture and packaging-are only one part of W.R. Grace & Co. Grace, in fact, is a $4 billion company with interests in chemicals, natural resources and consumer businesses.
One step ahead of a changing world.
Since 1968, the company's net income has grown by an average of 15% annually, and
GRACE chemicals · natural resources · consumer products
April 30, 1979 C&EN
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