Houston, Texas – (January 15, 2026) — The Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP), the global authority on corrosion control, protective coatings, and materials performance, recently submitted Questions for the Record (QFRs) following the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology hearing, “Chemistry Competitiveness: Fueling Innovation and Streamlining Processes to Ensure Safety and Security.”
The hearing examined the current state of chemical research and development (R&D) in the United States, the regulatory framework governing new and existing chemistries, and the role of regulatory certainty in sustaining innovation, strengthening supply chains, and supporting national security. As part of the official Congressional process, AMPP’s submission will be entered into the Congressional record to inform future legislative and oversight efforts.
AMPP’s Questions for the Record were submitted by Rep. Chuck Fleischmann (R-TN), Chair of the Energy and Water Appropriations Subcommittee, and focus on corrosion-related challenges and research priorities associated with the growing deployment of liquid cooling systems in data centers supporting advanced computing and artificial intelligence workloads. The questions address how chemical formulations, additives, and materials used in liquid cooling environments influence corrosion risk, long-term performance, and system reliability as these technologies scale in size and complexity.
The submission also highlights the importance of corrosion prevention research, materials compatibility, and standards development to ensure the safe, reliable, and scalable deployment of liquid cooling systems—an emerging area with direct implications for U.S. chemical competitiveness, energy use, and digital infrastructure resilience.
“Chemical innovation does not stop at discovery. It must perform safely and reliably over decades of service in real operating environments,” said Tim Gonzalez, Vice President of Energy Integrity Solutions at AMPP. “As data centers adopt liquid cooling technologies at scale, understanding corrosion mechanisms, materials compatibility, and long-term chemical performance becomes essential. Clear, science-based regulatory processes help ensure these technologies move from R&D into deployment while maintaining strong protections for safety, reliability, and national security.”
AMPP members support critical sectors where materials performance and corrosion management are essential to public safety, infrastructure reliability, energy security, and defense readiness.
“Maintaining U.S. leadership in chemistry and advanced materials requires more than innovation alone,” Gonzalez added. “It requires predictable regulatory pathways, validated standards, and a skilled workforce capable of translating new chemistries into durable, safe, and secure systems.”
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ABOUT AMPP
The Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP) is a global leader dedicated to the protection of assets and the performance of industrial and natural materials. Established in 2021, AMPP brings together nearly 150 years of combined expertise from legacy organizations to advance solutions that enhance safety, security, and sustainability across industries. Serving more than 40,000 members in over 150 countries, AMPP is the largest organization of its kind, providing innovative standards, certifications, training, and resources. Headquartered in the United States with offices in Houston and Pittsburgh, AMPP also operates regional offices in Brazil, Canada, China, Dubai (training center), Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, and the United Kingdom. www.ampp.org