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Cleaning technology has come a long way from the ancient Babylonian way of soap-making. Today’s cleaning products are the result of thoughtful design, experimentation, and safety testing.  The machines we use to clean have also improved, becoming more sustainable and friendly for our environment. So far we have been able to make new cleaning products that allow us to wash in cold water (saving energy from water heating), wash with…
EMISSIONS OF SELECTED VOC COMPOUNDS FROM THE USE OF LAUNDRY AND DISHWASHING PRODUCTS Prepared for The Soap and Detergent Association Prepared by WMHILL 2510 Red Hill Avenue P.O. Box 15960 Santa Ana, California 92705-0960 May 1994 SCE10015CDA.WP5 May 25,1994 CONTENTS Page Executive Summary ES-1 Introduction 1-1. 2 Methodology 2-1 3 Discussion of Results 3-1. . . . Appendbc A. Spreadsheet Calculations Appendix B. References Figures ES-1. Overall Emission…
This week is National Poison Prevention Week and we are raising awareness about the precautions to take now to help create a safe environment year-round.
Agency Rejects “Unnecessary Petition” that Would Have Restricted Polyvinyl Alcohol American Cleaning Institute Commends EPA for “Sticking to the Science” The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) applauded a decision by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to reject a petition requesting increased testing and changing the safety status of a key chemistry used to make concentrated detergent unit-dose packets and sheets from its Safer Choice program. At…
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…
Co-published by Long-Term Study on Landscape Irrigation Using Household Graywater – Experimental Study INTERIM REPORT Wastewater Treatment and Reuse 06-CTS-1CO without Final Report text.qxd 9/28/10 10:40 AM Page 1 (2,1) 06-CTS-1CO LONG-TERM STUDY ON LANDSCAPE IRRIGATION USING HOUSEHOLD GRAYWATER - EXPERIMENTAL STUDY INTERIM REPORT by: Sybil Sharvelle Larry A. Roesner Yaling Qian Mary Stromberger Colorado State University 2010…
21 January 2021 Emily Dominiak Project Lead Bureau of Waste Reduction and Recycling 625 Broadway Albany, NY 12233-7253 (via email: 1-4D.HCPCCproducts@dec.ny.gov) RE: 1,4-Dioxane Limits for Household Cleansing, Personal Care, and Cosmetic Products Dear Ms. Dominiak: The American Cleaning Institute® (ACI)1 is pleased to provide the following comments regarding New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s (NYS DEC’s) implementation…
Guidance helps manufacturers of professional cleaning products containing enzymes in their risk assessment and management processes The American Cleaning Institute (ACI), A.I.S.E. (International Association for Soaps, Detergents and Maintenance Products), AMFEP (Association of Manufacturers & Formulators of Enzyme Products) and HCPA (Household & Commercial Products Association) published a new industry guidance intended to provide…
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…