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Computer Cleaning: Hotspots for Germs in the Office Think about all the "public" surfaces you touch on your way to work – railings, door handles, coins and tokens, cash machines, elevator buttons and more. Then, when you get to your destination, washing your hands probably isn't the first thing you do. Instead, you probably grab a cup of coffee and turn on your computer. If you power up before you clean up, all the germs and bacteria that…
This monograph summarizes: 1) critical fate and effects data required for an environmental risk assessment on linear alkylbenzene sulfonate (LAS); and 2) conclusions drawn from a risk assessment of LAS 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…
This monograph summarizes: 1) critical fate and effects data required for an environmental risk assessment on alkylphenol ethoxylate (APE); and 2) conclusions drawn from a risk assessment of APE in the United States. Although focused on conditions in the U.S., data from other parts of the world that are critical 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. The…
The origins of personal cleanliness date back to prehistoric times. Since water is essential for life, the earliest people lived near water and knew something about its cleansing properties - at the very least that it rinsed mud off their hands! Fast forward to the Seventh Century when soap making was an established craft in Europe. Soap maker guilds guarded their trade secrets very closely. Vegetable and animal oils were used with ashes of plants, along with fragrances to enhance the
“The products and chemistries our industry creates are leading us to a clean and vibrant future.”       - Melissa Hockstad, ACI President & CEO Our Future Is Clean is ACI’s campaign highlighting the cleaning products industry’s efforts toward a clean, sustainable world and to promote consumers’ health and well-being.   ACI is proud to lead an industry movement involving…
PHOSPHORUS AND WATER QUALITY February 1 991 . Prepared For: The 66th Oregon Legislative Assembly Prepared By: A Task Force For Oregon Department of Environmental Quality Water Quality Division 811 SW Sixth Avenue Portland. Oregon 97204-1390 WH4432 TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE EXECUTIVE SUMMARY iii SUMMARY OF FINDINGS v . Nutrients, Algal Growth and Water Quality v . Sources of Nutrients in Surface Water and HLnicipal Uastewater .VI. . . . Control of Phosphorus in Uastewater. vi…
Clean and Happy Nest shares tips, tricks and expert advice with the public in mind – especially families with young children – with hopes that our ideas and information lead to cleaner, happier, and better lives. Our blog posts are based on research and expert opinion and designed to inspire people to take on cleaning projects – no matter how small – to enhance happiness and life satisfaction. You’ll find tips on cleaning the smallest nooks and…
Environmental and Human Safety of Major Surfactants Volume I. Anionic Surfactants Part 1. Linear Alkylbenzene Sulfonates Final Report To: The Soap and Detergent Association 475 Park Avenue South New York, NY 10016 February 1991 Arthur D. Little. Inc. Acom Park Cambridge. Massachusetts 02140-2390 Reference 65913 Table of Contents Synopsis 1. INTRODUCTION BIBLIOGRAPHY II. CHEMISTRY A. Product Chemistry B. Analytical Methods BIBLIOGRAPHY III.…