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Inputs of Phosphorus to Aquatic Systems from Machine Dishwashing Detergents: An Analysis of Measured and Potential Loading Inputs of Phosphorus to Aquatic Systems from Machine Dishwashing Detergents: An Analysis of Measured and Potential Loading Prepared for the Soap and Detergent Association 1500 K Street NW, Suite 300 Washington, DC 20005 Prepared by Water Resources Group 11 Phelps Way P O Box 506 Willington CT 06279…
Environmental stewardship program for polymers used in cleaning products K. Stanton1 M.W. Lam2 A. Carrao3 1American Cleaning Institute, 2The Procter & Gamble Company, 3Kao USA Inc. CONCLUSIONS AND NEXT STEPS  Continue to progress PQ10 activated sludge Kd.  Evaluate additional classes of polyquaterniums, cationic polymers.  Build knowledge-base and capability. Ingredient Stewardship What? Water-soluble polymers are important ingredients in down-the-drain cleaning products as they…
Environmental stewardship program for polymers used in cleaning products K. Stanton1 M.W. Lam2 A. Carrao3 1American Cleaning Institute, 2The Procter & Gamble Company, 3Kao USA Inc. CONCLUSIONS AND NEXT STEPS  Continue to progress PQ10 activated sludge Kd.  Evaluate additional classes of polyquaterniums, cationic polymers.  Build knowledge-base and capability. Ingredient Stewardship What? Water-soluble polymers are important ingredients in down-the-drain cleaning products as they…
ACI and Good Housekeeping’s Second Annual Summit Takes Place October 27 Free, Virtual Event Will Explore the Important Role Cleaning Plays in All Facets of Daily Life Stay Up to Date on Latest Speaker Updates: https://live.goodhousekeeping.com/discovercleaningsummit Registration is now open for the second summit hosted by the American Cleaning Institute (ACI) and Good Housekeeping magazine: Discover Cleaning 2021: Cleaning is Caring. This free, virtual event takes place Wednesday, October 27…
September 28, 2021
Federal Level Focus Includes Supply Chain Issues, Support for EPA Funding “State of the Association” Highlighted at ACI’s 2022 Mid-Year Meeting The cleaning product supply chain will face increased state-level legislative and regulatory activities in the second half of 2022, potentially affecting chemical ingredient, packaging and cleaning product use and disposal issues, according to Melissa Hockstad, President and CEO of the American Cleaning Institute. During the State of the Association…
June 13, 2022
Officers Re-Elected: P&G’s Sundar Raman as Chair, Stepan’s Scott Behrens as Vice Chair 22 Directors Elected During 2020 ACI Convention New Directors Include Liliana De Stefano, Firmenich; Jessica McCoy, GOJO Industries; Suzanne Carroll, Nouryon; Eric Stouder, Sasol Four executives joined the American Cleaning Institute (ACI) Board of Directors as the Association elected its 2020 slate of leaders for the trade association of the cleaning product supply chain. During the 2020 ACI…
February 5, 2020
In honor of National Safety Month, the American Cleaning Institute issues national call-to-action on safe cleaning and laundry product storage Two recent polls from the American Cleaning Institute (ACI) find while Americans are using more cleaning products due to COVID-19, the majority do not consistently store cleaning products safely. During National Safety Month, there is an unprecedented need to stay vigilant about safe habits as we clean and launder more frequently.…
June 22, 2020
American Cleaning Institute Response to New York State Legislation on Liquid Laundry Packets Bill Unnecessary; Companies Have Made Changes to Reduce Accident Rates   Detergent Manufacturers Are Fully Committed to Reducing Incidents Related to Laundry Packets and  Have Made Significant Changes to the Products and Packaging More than 99% of Liquid Laundry Packets Being Shipped in Compliance With New ASTM Safety Standard  As With Any Household Cleaning Product, Safe Use and Storage of Laundry…
February 4, 2019
The use of cleaning products, disinfectants and their chemistries contribute to public health in homes, schools, healthcare settings and communities every single day. But consumers might not understand this after reading some of the commentaries in news coverage of a review article summarizing previous research on a key chemistry used in many cleaning products and disinfectants. The news coverage and related headlines – some of which were a bit alarmist – involved a commonly…
May 16, 2023
ACI CEO Melissa Hockstad Unveils Theme for Industry’s Top Business Event Work on Advancing Sustainability Initiatives, Ingredient Communication Policy Highlighted During ACI State of the Association Address Besides the American Cleaning Institute, ACI will also stand for something else at its 2024 Industry Convention: “Advancing Cleaning Innovation.” Melissa Hockstad, ACI President & CEO, announced the theme for the 2024 Convention during her State of the Association address at the…
June 13, 2023