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IUPAC - The International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry

IUPAC is a voluntary non-governmental, non-profit organisation that unites chemists from all over the world, the object being the advancement of both pure and applied chemistry; you can become involved with IUPAC by becoming an IUPAC Affiliate.

  • Affiliates receive six copies per year of the IUPAC news magazine Chemistry International
  • Through Chemistry International, Affiliates are kept informed of IUPAC's programs
  • Affiliates may obtain a discount of 25 to 40% on the cost of IUPAC publications, except Pure and Applied Chemistry
  • Affiliates are usually entitled to a 10% reduction of registration fees at IUPAC sponsored conferences

For Application form to join IUPAC:


IUPAC Affiliate Secretary,
The Institute of Chemistry of Ireland