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I I SURFACTANT EFFECTS ON HUMANS AND OTHER MAMMALS THE SOAP AND DETERGENT ASSOCIATION SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL REPORT NO.4 NOVEMBER, 1966 SURFACTANT EFFECTS ON HUMANS AND OTHER MAMMALS BY R. D. SWISHER, Ph.D. R . D. Swisher is a Senior Group Leader in the Research Department of the Inorganic Chemicals Division of Monsanto Company, where he is a practicing organic chemist. H1s major research interests have been in the fields of sulfonation, dye intermediates, and…
Cleaning goes on throughout the year, but there are some awareness days that ACI observes every year that are useful for raising awareness about safety messages related to cleaning products as well as their benefits. National Cleaning Week Each year, starting on the fourth Sunday in March, we celebrate the annual tradition of spring
building blocks for industry C o m p o s i t i o n a n d C h a r a c t e r i s t i c s o f S o m e TYPICAL FATTY ACIDS The approximate composition and value shown are typical of more than 50 different types of acids available to meet the requirements of users. As illustrative examples, they are not intended to describe nor encompass products of individual manufacturers. For complete product information necessary to serve as a basis of purchase, consult your regular source of…
Nonionic Surfactants Report: Part 2. In Vivo Test Results Appendix 5 CONDEA Vista Company: Surface Tension Methods and Data Contents: 1) Letter from D. Smith to J . Al-Atrash, dated October 28, 1994 (two pages). 2) Letter from D. Smith to J . E . Heinze, dated March 11,1997 (one page). 97 Nonionic Surfactants Report: Part 2. In Vivo Test Results Appendix 7 SensaDyne Instrument Division: Dynamic Surface Tension Methods and Data Contents: 1) Report: "Physical & Chemical…
The following questions were asked of 1,015 Generation Y adults (501 men and 514 women ages 18-29). The independent consumer research study was completed by Echo Research March 2-6, 2011, on behalf of the American Cleaning Institute (ACI). The survey has a margin of error of plus or minus 3.1 percent. Which of the following best describes your current living arrangements? Live with at least one other person (76%) Spouse or significant other (28%) Parents (19%) Roommates…
As we head into the time of year for spring cleaning, it’s a good time to check your cleaning supplies. For effective cleaning, make sure products are within their use by date and you restock anything running low. 
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,…
One-third of us don’t believe we are cleaning everything in our homes often enough. Here's what you should be cleaning.
Cleaning products play an essential role in daily life. They can remove dirt and stains from our clothes, dried on food from our dishes, and even germs from our hands!  Let’s learn more about the chemistry that makes this happen. What Is Cleaning?  Cleaning is the process of taking something dirty—like your kitchen counter—and removing dirt, grease, and grime found on it. When we clean, we leave things better than they were…
Roles and Responsibilities of Cleaning At Home Q. If you have any cleaning disputes in your household, what are they about? 30% Messy spaces 23% Dishes 21% Frequency of cleaning 19% Thoroughness of cleaning 12% Laundry 1% Other 30% I don’t have disputes regarding cleaning in my home Q. Who is responsible for the majority of the household cleaning. 82% of women responded 'me' 54%…