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November 17, 2020 VIA ELECTRONIC MAIL Honorable Jerry Moran Honorable Richard Blumenthal Chair Ranking Member Committee on Commerce, Science Committee on Commerce, Science & Transportation & Transportation United States Senate United States Senate Washington, D.C. 20510 Washington, D.C. 20510 Dear Senators Moran and Blumenthal, On behalf of the American Cleaning Institute (ACI), I am pleased to…
Publication Summary: Paper published in the peer-reviewed journal Tenside Surfactants Detergents 58 (2021) 2 pp. 88-96. Biodegradability of Polyvinyl Alcohol Based Film Used for Liquid Detergent Capsules Dominic Byrne, Geert Boeije, Ian Croft, Gerd Huttmann, Gerard Luijkx, Frank Meier, Yash Parulekar and Gerard Stijntjes The unintentional release of microplastic into the aquatic environment (marine as well as freshwater) is of concern for human health and the ecosystem. Although our…
Publication Summary: Paper published in the peer-reviewed journal Tenside Surfactants Detergents 58 (2021) 2 pp. 88-96. Biodegradability of Polyvinyl Alcohol Based Film Used for Liquid Detergent Capsules Dominic Byrne, Geert Boeije, Ian Croft, Gerd Huttmann, Gerard Luijkx, Frank Meier, Yash Parulekar and Gerard Stijntjes The unintentional release of microplastic into the aquatic environment (marine as well as freshwater) is of concern for human health and the ecosystem. Although our…
Tensânmetry: Revterv of Literature and ResuLts of Initial Experinents for The Adsorption of SurfacLants A Research Project Sponsored by The Soap and Detergent Association 475 Park Avenue Souch Nenr York, New York L001-6 Fred B. Rea and John C. fJestall Departrnent of ChemisÈry Oregon StaÈe Unlversity Corvallís, Oregon 97331-4003(503) 754-259L March 1, L989 by INTRODUCÎION Here we present a brÍef overvÍew of our work on tensammetry for the determination of the actlvlty of…
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…
EXTRAORDINARY WOMEN IN BUSINESS | WASHINGTON, D.C. hen it comes to cleaning, Melissa Hockstad knows her stu� . An engineer with extensive experience in the chemical industry, she spent years in product development and in roles working for several trade associations representing chemical and plastics manufacturers. In 2017, she became president and CEO of the American Cleaning Institute (ACI), combining her knowledge of chemicals and leadership experience. “We…
You may have heard about 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 detergent packets. This legislation is due to a campaign launched by the company Blueland to discredit polyvinyl alcohol use in detergents, despite decades of proof on safe use. We're diving into the science to separate myth from fact…
Hand Hygiene, Cleaning and Disinfection for Reopening This webinar, brought to you by ACI and the Healthy Schools, Healthy People program, is designed to help school nurses and administrators develop their school plan, taking into consideration the vital role of hand hygiene, as well as cleaning and disinfecting, in helping to prevent the transmission of COVID-19 within school communities. Get resources and recommendations from the CDC on…
If you are caring for a loved one with cancer, you’re dealing with a lot already. It can be easy to fall behind on some of the everyday tasks like cleaning. However, cleaning plays an important role in health. If a patient is undergoing chemotherapy, it can weaken the body’s immune system and make them more susceptible to other illnesses. A clean space can also provide a place of calm and control during a chaotic time. Here are some things to keep in mind.
] T h e NPD Group Custom R e s e a r c h S e r v i c e s Graywater Awareness & Usage Study Prepared For: THE SOAP AND DETERGENT ASSOCIATIO nrrr /.V.M. THE S<^ ANo'DElttCtNT Aji^lAI • Table of Contents Page Number ^ Background and Objectives 2 es Methodology 3 ^ Reporting Notes 4 ^ Summary of Key Findings 7 ^ Who Reuses Graywater? 10 What is the Graywater Cycle? 18 ^ Why is Graywater Reused? 37 K When is Graywater Reused? 43 Appendix 48 /.'il.M…