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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…