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Surfactants (yellow) cause water to lose surface tension, which is what keeps water separate from other materials
Have you ever seen a bead of water sitting on a surface? This is because water has a property called surface tension. This tension causes water to form a bead on the surface of things like glass or fabric. You can see surface tension at work by placing a drop of water onto a counter top. The drop will hold its shape and will not spread.
In order to clean the dirt on our clothes,…
Without cleaning products, life as we know it couldn’t exist. Soaps and the other cleaners we use every day prevent the spread of germs and bacteria. We rely on them to thwart the common cold, to sterilize operating rooms, to clean up after disasters, to avert foodborne illnesses, and to keep our homes and clothes looking better and lasting longer. This, of course, is just the beginning of the importance of soap.
Soap, our first line of defense against harmful germs, actually hasn’t changed much in thousands of years. What may surprise you, though, is that a lot of what we call “soap” today isn’t soap at all.
Polyvinyl Alcohol Film (PVA/PVOH) Has Long Record of Safety, Biodegradability
Campaigners’ Previous Claims Against PVOH Thoroughly Rejected by EPA
The American Cleaning Institute, (ACI) the trade association for the cleaning products supply chain, issued the following statement in response to a proposed bill in New York City that would restrict the use of polyvinyl alcohol, (also known as PVA or PVOH), a water-soluble polymer used to make sustainable laundry and automatic dishwasher…
Polyvinyl Alcohol Film (PVA/PVOH) Contributes to Concentrated Detergent Products Used by Millions of Households Everyday
Decades of Real-World Science Demonstrate Environmental/Human Safety and Biodegradability of PVA/PVOH
The American Cleaning Institute (ACI), the trade association for the U.S. cleaning product supply chain, issued the following statement in response to a petition from non-governmental organizations calling for the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to limit the use of…
Are You Dialing Up New Innovations in the Marketplace? Join Us at ACI’s Convention
ACI Convention Set for Jan. 29-Feb. 2, Orlando, FL
The theme of the 2024 American Cleaning Institute (ACI) Annual Meeting & Industry Convention is “Advancing Cleaning Innovation.” Demonstrate how your product, chemistry or technology is doing just that at the ACI Innovation Showcase. This is a must-attend event at the ACI Convention which brings together key decision makers from across…
Spotlight Your Product or Chemistry Game-Changer at ACI’s Innovation Showcase During the 2022 ACI Convention, January 31-February 5 in Orlando, FL
Abstracts Due November 12, 2021
Do you have a product or chemistry innovation that will move the needle in the cleaning product supply chain? Show it off during the Innovation Showcase at the 2022 American Cleaning Institute (ACI) Annual Meeting & Industry Convention.
The Showcase will take place February…
Spotlight Your Product or Chemistry Game-Changer at ACI’s Innovation Showcase During the 2023 ACI Convention, January 30-February 4 in Orlando, FL
Abstracts Due October 28, 2022
Do you have a product or chemistry innovation that will move the needle in the cleaning product supply chain? Show it off during the Innovation Showcase at the 2023 American Cleaning Institute (ACI) Annual Meeting & Industry Convention.
The Showcase will take place on…
2025 ACI Convention Set for Jan. 27-31, Orlando, FL
Abstract Deadline for ACI Members: September 13
The ACI Innovation Showcase, taking place during the 2025 ACI Annual Meeting & Industry Convention, provides a stage for companies to showcase their cutting-edge and creative new ideas and chemistries to leading cleaning product supply chain representatives. This is a must-attend event at the ACI Convention, which brings together key decision makers from across the global cleaning…
ACI, CBC Unveil Informational Resources on Quats, A Valuable Ingredient in Many Common Disinfectants
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 chemicals that are often found as the…