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Chemical Properties and Introduction This booklet is the second in a series, the first being "Physical Properties of Glycerine and its Solutions," published in 1963. Together, they present the more important available data on this versatile chemical compound. One of the significant things about glycerine is the scientific background which history has contributed to its properties and reactions - extending over far more years and into more obscure corners of research and technology…
Here at ACI, we have challenged our members to align their corporate climate strategy and targets with the 1.5°C ambition, which strives to reach net-zero global emissions by 2050. Across the cleaning products industry, companies are taking bold action to limit the global average temperature rise to less than 1.5°C. Ecolab, a recognized global leader in water, hygiene and infection prevention solutions, is helping combat climate change in its own operations and in its…
“We’re in this for the long haul,” says CEO Melissa Hockstad Also highlighted in “State of the Association” address: maximizing business growth, enhancing public confidence, trust in cleaning products The American Cleaning Institute “needs to be in the driver’s seat” to ensure eventual passage of a federal policy governing cleaning product ingredient communication, said Melissa Hockstad, ACI President & CEO, in her annual State of…
Copyright © 2010 American Cleaning Institute 1 Fatty alcohols in the Terrestrial Environment A case study around Luray, VA Stephen M Mudge Prepared for the American Cleaning Institute Copyright © 2010 American Cleaning Institute 2 Abstract Fatty alcohols are naturally produced hydrocarbon present in all living organisms. They are also used in a series of detergent and cosmetic…
The Ingredient Naming Translator was generated in order to clarify the various naming conventions that can apply to a single cleaning product ingredient, so that any user of a cleaning product can access information about the ingredient they are interested in.  Please note that the Translator was developed as a comprehensive cross reference of ingredient names encountered during the Cleaning Product Ingredient Safety Initiative. As…
What’s Moving the Needle in the Cleaning Product Supply Chain? Find Out at ACI’s Convention ACI Convention Set for Jan. 30-Feb. 4, Orlando, FL Are you interested in innovations that will move the needle in the cleaning product supply chain? Join us during the Innovation Showcase at the 2023 American Cleaning Institute (ACI) Annual Meeting & Industry Convention. The expanded Showcase will take place February 1 and 2 during ACI’s…
Since so much science is involved in the formulation and evaluation of the cleaning products we use, the American Cleaning Institute wants to help children of all ages understand the difference between these sound scientific studies and “junk science,” in which unproven theories are presented as fact.
Quaternary Ammonium Compounds: FAQ on Common Disinfectant Ingredients Part of ACI’s Ingredient Communication Initiative The American Cleaning Institute (ACI), in partnership with the American Chemistry Council’s Center for Biocide Chemistries (CBC), launched a new webpage geared towards better understanding common disinfectant ingredients known as quaternary ammonium compounds, also referred to as QACs or quats. Quats are a group of…
A STEM classroom activity with an online resource. Have you ever thought about what soap is? This slippery, sudsy stuff we use every day does its job without us thinking much about it. We know it makes the world cleaner but do you know what makes soap soap? If you want to explore these questions, we invite you to check out "Exploration Clean". Exploration Clean is an Interactive Online Resource to help students (and adults) understand the science
March 20, 2017 Jeffery Morris, Ph.D., Director Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20460-0001 (via www.regulations.gov) Re: Procedures for Prioritization of Chemicals for Risk Evaluation Under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA); Docket No. EPA-HQ-OPPT-2016-0636 Dear Dr. Morris: The American Cleaning Institute (ACI)(1) is pleased to provide the following comments…