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The American Cleaning Institute (ACI), Consumer Brands Association (Consumer Brands), and Household & Commercial Products Association (HCPA) submitted comments to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) regarding waiver guidance pertaining to a law that limits the amount of 1,4-dioxane that can be present in household cleansing products sold or offered for sale in New York State.
In the comments, the associations specifically asked NYSDEC…
May 5, 2021
The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) expressed disappointment in the signing of ill-advised New York legislation that could take some cleaning products off store shelves across the state.
The legislation in question (S. 4389B/A. 6295A) – aimed at banning a manufacturing byproduct to help improve water quality in Long Island – was signed into law by Governor Andrew Cuomo
As we previously had indicated, this bill will have no measurable impact on groundwater and it will not have the intended…
December 10, 2019
The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) and several association allies submitted comments to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) regarding the agency’s guidelines for manufacturers seeking to comply with a law limiting the amount of 1,4-dioxane that can be present in household cleansing, personal care, and cosmetic products sold or offered for sale in-state.
ACI, joined by the Personal Care Products Council (PCPC), Consumer Healthcare Products…
September 21, 2021
Chemistry in Question is a By-Product of Manufacturing Processes, Not Intentionally Added to Detergents, Cleaning Products
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) used “outdated, very limited data” to rapidly conclude that there are ‘unreasonable risks’ from 1,4-dioxane as a byproduct, according to comments submitted by the American Cleaning Institute (ACI).
1,4-Dioxane is a byproduct of manufacturing processes for some surfactants (the workhorse ingredients…
September 8, 2023
Gov. Cuomo Urged to Work for Collaborative, Pragmatic Solution
The CEOs of associations representing the household and commercial cleaning product supply chain are urging Governor Andrew Cuomo to prevent the serious consequences of legislation that could effectively take many products off store shelves across the state of New York.
The legislation in question (S. 4389B/A. 6295A) is aimed at banning a manufacturing byproduct to help improve water quality in Long Island.
“Unfortunately,…
July 3, 2019
Clear definitions, compliance safeguards, and technical refinements needed for regulatory certainty and equity
Industry making great strides to remain in compliance while continuing to provide effective and safe products
The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) submitted comments to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) regarding the agency’s proposed 1,4-Dioxane limits for household cleansing, personal care, and cosmetic products sold or…
February 13, 2024
March 6, 2017
Cindy Wheeler
Chemical Control Division (Mail Code 7405M)
Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics
Environmental Protection Agency
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20460-0001
(via www.regulations.gov)
Re: Designation of Ten Chemical Substances for Initial Risk Evaluations Under the Toxic
Substances Control Act: 1,4-Dioxane, TSCA Review and Scoping; Docket No. EPA-
HQ-OPPT-2016-0723
Dear Ms. Wheeler:
The American…
The Shifting Effects Of The New 1,4-Dioxane Law
Same level of 1,4-Dioxane because more 1X product is needed
for the same cleaning task.
american cleaning institute®
www.cleaninginstitute.org
Concentrated/Compacted Product,
10 ppm 1,4-Dioxane
(20% Surfactant)
50 mg of 1,4-Dioxane
25 ml Needed for Cleaning Task
1X Product,
5 ppm 1,4-Dioxane
(10% Surfactant)
50 mg of 1,4-Dioxane…
21 January 2021
Emily Dominiak
Project Lead
Bureau of Waste Reduction and Recycling
625 Broadway
Albany, NY 12233-7253
(via email: 1-4D.HCPCCproducts@dec.ny.gov)
RE: 1,4-Dioxane Limits for Household Cleansing, Personal Care, and Cosmetic Products
Dear Ms. Dominiak:
The American Cleaning Institute® (ACI)1 is pleased to provide the following comments regarding
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s (NYS DEC’s) implementation…
Environmental and Human Safety of Major Surfactants
Volume I. Anionic Surfactants
Part 2. Alcohol Ethoxy Sulfates
Final Report To:
The Soap and Detergent Association
475 Park Avenue South
New York, NY 10016
February 1991
Arthur D. Little, Inc.
Acorn Park
Cambridge, MassaChusetts 02140·2390
Reference 65913
Table of Contents
Synopsis
I. INTRODUCTION
BIBLIOGRAPHY
II. CHEMISTRY
A. Product Chemistry
B. Analytical Methods
BIBLIOGRAPHY
III.…