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Bleaches help whiten, brighten and remove stains. Here's how to use bleach on clothes: Bleach converts soils into colorless, soluble particles which are easily removed by detergents, then carried away in the wash water. Bleach can also brighten and whiten fabrics and help remove stubborn stains. Sodium hypochlorite bleaches (also called chlorine or liquid household bleach) are the more powerful laundry…
This monograph summarizes: I ) critical fate and effects data required for an environmental risk assessment on sodium hypochlorite; and 2) conclusions drawn from a risk assessment of sodium hypochlorite in the United States. Although focused on conditions in the U.S., data from other parts of the world that are relevant to a U.S. assessment are included in the monograph. The monograph is written for a technical audience, but not necessarily one familiar with environmental risk assessment…
f UANAG£RS V _ f ^ CtSiGftfaSCOKSULTANTS THE IMPACT OF DISPOSING HOUSEHOLD CLEANING PRODUCTS IN WASTEWATER TREATMENT SYSTEMS Prepared for THE SOAP AND DETERGENT ASSOCIATION New York, New York 10016 26 March 1996 Daniel E. Edwards, Ph.D. Date Project Manager Prepared by ROY F. WESTON, INC. Fate and Effect Laboratory 254 Welsh Pool Road Lionville, Pennsylvania 19341-1345 Work Order Number 05821-005-001 TABLE OF CONTENTS Section Title Page 1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 1…
f UANAG£RS V _ f ^ CtSiGftfaSCOKSULTANTS THE IMPACT OF DISPOSING HOUSEHOLD CLEANING PRODUCTS IN WASTEWATER TREATMENT SYSTEMS Prepared for THE SOAP AND DETERGENT ASSOCIATION New York, New York 10016 26 March 1996 Daniel E. Edwards, Ph.D. Date Project Manager Prepared by ROY F. WESTON, INC. Fate and Effect Laboratory 254 Welsh Pool Road Lionville, Pennsylvania 19341-1345 Work Order Number 05821-005-001 TABLE OF CONTENTS Section Title Page 1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 1…
Q. Can sponges be sanitized in the microwave? Using the microwave can be risky. Unless the sponge is soaking wet, there is the possibility of starting a fire. In addition, the size of the sponge and the amount of power in the microwave are variables that influence how long you would need to zap it to kill germs. A better way is to soak the sponge for five minutes in a solution of one quart water to three tablespoons of chlorine bleach. Let the sponge air-dry.…
AGAINST DISEASE The Impact of Hygiene and Cleanliness on Health The Soap and Detergent Association AG AIN ST D ISEA SE T h e Im p a ct o f H ygien e a n d C lea n lin ess o n H ea lth A iello/Larson/Sedlak The Soap and Detergent Association �� © 2006 The Soap and Detergent Association ��� © 2006 The Soap and Detergent Association AGAINST DISEASE The Impact of Hygiene and Cleanliness on Health Allison E. Aiello, PhD, MS, Assistant Professor of Epidemiology…
If you’ve never used bleach and have questions about it, we’ve got you covered. Bleach is great for disinfecting surfaces, clothes, and linens. Other types of soaps and detergents are better for routine cleaning. Bleach is for when you want to sanitize, as well as get your clothes nice and bright.
Ingredient labels contain a lot of information. They have a list of ingredients, but they also need room for directions and important safety messages. Smart consumers can get additional information from company websites to find out more about those ingredients, including where they are sourced and the role they play in making that product effective. Learn more about the formulations in your favorite soaps and home cleaning products with these resources…
1 1 1 i I j j : 1 COMPILED BY THE GLYCERINE PRODUCERS' ASSOCIATION USES OF GLYCERINE T HE unusual combination of properties of glycerine has resulted in its use in a great variety of products and processes. Some of these uses depend on its physical properties such as hygroscopicity, viscosity or high ,boiling point - while others depend on its chemical properties. In many cases it may be a combination of several of its properties, both physical and chemical, which make…
Issues, Perceptions, Regulations, and Legislation Associated with Cleaning Product Ingredients in Graywater Final Report April 1996 05821-006-001 ISSUES, PERCEPTIONS, REGULATIONS, AND LEGISLATION ASSOCIATED WITH CLEANING PRODUCT INGREDIENTS IN GRAYWATER FINAL REPORT Prepared for: The Soap and Detergent Association 475 Park…