The Chemists Code of Conduct is a copyrighted document of the American Chemistry Society. The document cannot be reproduced, or altered from its original format or wording, without permission from the American Chemical Society. The American Chemical Society expects its members to adhere to the highest ethical standards.
Chemists have professional obligations to the public, to colleagues, and to science.
Chemists should actively be concerned with the health and welfare of co-workers, consumers, and the coummunity. Public comments on scientific matters should be made with care and precision, without unsubstantiated exaggerated, or premature statements. The Science of Chemistry Chemists should seek to advance chemical science, understand the limitations of their knowledge, and respect the truth. The Profession Chemists should remain current with devlopments in their field, share ideas and information, keep accurate and complete laboratory records, maintain integrity in all conduct and publications, and give due credit to the contributions of others. Conflicts of interest and scientific misconduct, such as fabrication, and plagiarism, are incompatible with this Code.