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Keep kids safe by storing laundry products carefully, paying attention during use and disposing of products properly. For a healthy and safe laundry routine, follow these guidelines each and every day.
Store laundry products carefully for safety.
Keep laundry products out of the reach of children and pets, especially liquid laundry packets.
Remember to keep products in their original container with the original label intact and immediately put them away in a secure location after…
Don’t Let Your Guard Down While Keeping Clean, Advises Safe Kids Worldwide, American Cleaning Institute
COVID-19 cases around the country are on the rise and that trend is expected to continue throughout the holidays. As parents continue to be hypervigilant about keeping their homes as clean as possible during the pandemic, it is likely that there will be an increase in demand for, and use of, household cleaning products, which can lead to an increased poisoning…
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This booklet has been compiled for the convenience of chem-
ists, manufacturers, and others who may wish to investi-
gate the possibilities of glycerine in their production prob-
lems or to study its wider applications. The list of uses is
numbered continuously so as to serve as a reference in request-
ing information.
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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…
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Evaluation of Liquid Laundry Detergent Packet Exposures
Reported to the National Poison Data System (NPDS) Before
and After the Implementation of American Society for Testing
and Materials (ASTM) Safety Standards
Kate M. Reynolds, MPH
Research Projects Manager-Drug and Consumer Product Safety
Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Center,
Denver Health and Hospital Authority
Heather Delva-Clark, MEd
Research Projects Coordinator-Drug and Consumer…
Washington, D.C. – March 12, 2019 – According to a recent survey by the American Cleaning Institute (ACI), more than 75 percent of American households participate in the annual ritual of spring cleaning.
While the primary reasons cited for spring cleaning are to reduce clutter, remove asthma or allergy triggers and prevent the spread of illness, the Packets Up! campaign urges parents and caregivers to consider one additional reason – home safety. This is particularly…
Whether you have an infant, toddler or preschooler at home, it’s important to understand cleaning priorities and practices as kids crawl, toddle and run. Focus cleaning efforts on key places for health and wellbeing and stay ahead of cleaning safety precautions.
Cleaning for Health
Parents with infants do, on average, a load of laundry a day. Parents with toddlers know anything within reach will be put in their mouths eventually. And as children get older, there are different things to focus…
Are you a caregiver for a loved one diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia?
If you are caring for an individual who is diagnosed with or showing signs or symptoms of dementia, all cleaning products, including laundry packets, should be stored in a locked cabinet or a closet when not in use.
Liquid laundry packets contain highly concentrated detergent. If not safely stored or handled properly, laundry packets can lead to injury from ingestion and/or exposure…
The Soap and Detergent Association
Risk Assessment
Guidance for
Enzyme-Containing
Products
Table of Contents
Preface 2
Executive Summary 3
Chapter 1 — Introduction to Enzymes 4
Chapter 2 — Introduction to Risk Assessment 6
Chapter 3 — Hazard Identification 8
Chapter 4 — Dose-Response Assessment 11
Chapter 5 — Exposure Assessment 17
Chapter 6 — Risk Characterization 23
Chapter 7 — Risk Management 28
Chapter 8 — Conclusions 30
Bibliography 31
Glossary 38
Appendix 1 — Estimation…
Prevention is simple.
1. Make it a habit to always store
packets up and out of reach of
children
2. Always store laundry packets in
their original, sealed container or
pouch until they are ready to be
used
3. Do not let children handle laundry
packets
4. Be sure to read the product label
before use
The liquid in these pre-measured
packets is harmful if put in the mouth,
swallowed, or gets in the eye.
Immediately call Poison Help at
1-800-222-1222 if there is an accident.
Locking…