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An introduction to
the science of how
things get clean
EXPLORATIONEXPLORATIONEXPLORATIONCLEANCLEAN®
Contents
What Does Clean Mean? 2
The History of Cleaning 4
How Cleaning Works 8
The Chemistry of Cleaning 10
Understanding Product Ingredients 14
The Future of Cleaning 27
Meet the Characters of the Cleaning Court 28
About Us 30
STEM Toolbox 31
The…
R E S E A R C H R E P O R T :
E Y E IRRITATION AND SURFACTANT PROPERTIES O F NONIONIC SURFACTANTS
Part 2. In Vivo Test Results
February 23, 1998
Prepared for:
Non-Animal Testing Research Subcommittee
Biomedical Research Committee
Soap and Detergent Association
475 Park Avenue South
New York, New York 10016
John E . Heinze, Ph.D.
Technical Consultant
Nonionic Surfactants Report: Part 2. In Vivo Test Results
CONTENTS Page
E X E C U T I V E SUMMARY 5
INTRODUCTION 7…
Findings assess systems to help avoid animal testing
Article published in Frontiers in Toxicology
The use of in vitro new approach methodologies (NAMs) to assess the potential for respiratory irritation depends on several factors, including the specifics of exposure methods and cell/tissue-based test systems. A new workshop report co-authored by the American Cleaning Institute (ACI) examines this topic in the context of human health risk assessment for …
This monograph summarizes: 1) critical fate and effects data required for an
environmental risk assessment on boron; and 2) conclusions drawn from a
risk assessment of boron in the United States. The monograph addresses the
environmental exposures to boron resulting from consumer use and disposal
of the ingredient as a result of its presence in cleaning products. The monograph
is written for a technical audience, but not necessarily one familiar with
environmental risk…
AGAINST
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AGAINST DISEASE
The Impact of
Hygiene and Cleanliness
on Health
Allison E. Aiello, PhD, MS, Assistant Professor of Epidemiology…
EPA, Scientists Assert Safety and Biodegradability of Polyvinyl Alcohol Film
ACI Debunks Blueland Marketing Myths with Scientific Facts
NYC Plan to Ban Detergents Using PVA/PVOH “Unnecessary”
The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) is addressing misinformation in a corporate marketing and advocacy campaign against laundry and dishwashing detergent pods containing polyvinyl alcohol film (PVA/PVOH), the subject of an effort in New York City to ban the products.
“The…
EXTRAORDINARY WOMEN IN BUSINESS | WASHINGTON, D.C.
hen it comes to
cleaning, Melissa
Hockstad knows
her stu� . An
engineer with
extensive experience in the chemical
industry, she spent years in product
development and in roles working for
several trade associations representing
chemical and plastics manufacturers.
In 2017, she became president and
CEO of the American Cleaning Institute
(ACI), combining her knowledge of
chemicals and leadership…
Our second annual summit with Good Housekeeping shared the benefits of getting kids involved in chores, tips for reducing your carbon footprint when cleaning and how cleaning is a way we show we care.
The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) has enhanced and expanded its “Exploration Clean” online experience to further help teach middle-school students the science and chemistry behind cleaning. New features include:
A new, interactive surfactant game – "Get the Dirt"
Updated Science of Soap ebook
Ingredients reimagined as Characters of the Cleaning Court
This site relaunch is…
Hard Surface Cleaning Performance of Six Alternative
Household Cleaners lJnder Laboratory Conditions
Wanda Olson, Donald Vesley, Marilyn Bode, Polly Dubbel and Theresa Bauer
Abstract
In thís laboratory sludy, several commercially available household bathroom and
kitchen cleaníng products, with and without EPA registered disinfectant properties, were
compared to several "alternative" products (lemon juice, vinegar, ammonia, baking soda
and borer). High pressure decoratíve…