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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 formulations to provide surfactant properties. These…
PRELIMINARY EVALUATION
PHOSPHORUS LOADING
to
WESTCHESTER COUNTY LAKES
Submitted by
CARPENTER ENVIRONMENTAL ASSOCIATES INC.
406 Paulding Avenue
Northvale, New Jersey07647
October 1984
Background
Carpenter Environmental Associates Inc. were retained by the Soap
and Detergent Association on 3/26/84 to determine phosphorus
loadings to Lakes in Westchester County, New York.The objective
of this investigation was to carry out a first order evaluation
of the total yearly loading of…
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 to the…
BIOLOGICAL PHOSPHORUS REMOVAL:
CURRENT STATUS AND FUTURE PROSPECTS
PREPARED FOR:
THE SOAP AND DETERGENT ASSOCIATION
NEW YORK, NY
BY
JAMES C. LAMB 111
CHAPEL HILL, NC
AUGUST, 1984
BIOLOGICAL PHOSPHORUS REMOVAL:
CURRENT STATUS AND FUTURE PROSPECTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION 1
OBJECTIVES OF THIS REPORT 2
MECHANISMS FOR BIOLOGICAL PHOSPHORUS REMOVAL 3
Biological Mechanisms 3
Chemical Mechanisms 5
Summary 6
SOME PRACTICAL APPROACHES 7
The Bardenpho Process 7
The A/0 Process 11…
2012-2013 data refers to data from the baseline period of study from July 2012 through June 2013. 2012-2017 data sourced from Rocky Mountain Poison and Drug Center analysis of the American Association of Poison
Control Centers (AAPCC) National Poison Data System (NPDS) as reported through ASTM International’s Subcommittee on Liquid Laundry Packets (F15.71). Sales-adjusted rates are number of accidents involving children
<6 years old per 1,000,000 packets sold; population-…
Updated Publication Showcases Risk Characterization Framework to Inform Development of New Enzyme Products
Guidance Document Available for Free at cleaninginstitute.org
Enzymes bring significant benefits to laundry and cleaning products, including improved cleaning efficiencies. An updated publication from the American Cleaning Institute (ACI) provides a framework for consumer product manufacturers to develop appropriate risk management strategies to avoid unacceptable risks…
Social Media Blogs, Videos Portray Unsafe Use of Cleaning Products
The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) issued the following safety reminder in the wake of news reports on social media videos portraying individuals ingesting powder detergents and additives:
“Powdered detergent and additives are only intended to clean clothes and other surfaces and have been safely used by consumers for decades.
“Although safe when used as directed, the intentional misuse of these products is dangerous and…
You can keep your home clean despite your pets and for your pets with these tips.
Cleaning For Pet Health
Sometimes our pets get sick. A fur-baby can catch a virus, pick up bacteria, or become host to parasites. Prevention is key. Pets should receive regular vaccinations. See your veterinarian for the best guide in determining the timing of vaccinations for dogs, cats and other pets. There are also things you can do around the house to help keep your animal pals healthy and…
The Soap and Detergent Association
Washington, D.C.
Calculation of Component Chemical
Air Emission Factors
for:
• Hand Dishwashing Detergents
• Liquid Laundry Detergent
• Liquid Fabric Softener
Executive Summary
August 2007
Prepared by
Thomas R. Card
Environmental Management Consulting
41125 278th Way SE, Enumclaw, WA 98022 USA
360-802-5540 trcard@earthlink.net
1
Introduction
This…
Rising to an Unprecedented Challenge
The cleaning products industry’s response to COVID-19
January–August 2020
2 Cleaning Products Industry Impact Report: COVID-19
An Essential
Response to
Urgent Needs
The COVID-19 pandemic
that has swept the world
has, in just a few months,
changed enormously
the way we live, work
and play.
It has required a response from
governments, healthcare bodies,
businesses and all of us that is, quite
simply, without precedent.
Everyone has had to…