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LIQUID LAUNDRY PACKET SAFETY STANDARD LABEL FEATURES 1. Manipulative skill or dexterity to open 2. Test criteria for being child-resistant 3. Intellectual skill of a child at least six years old to open 4. Force greater than what a child is capable of generating to open 5. Hand dexterity characteristics greater than those of an average-sized child to open PACKAGE FEATURES PACKET FEATURES Warning Information Safety Icons First Aid Instructions /…
The American Cleaning Institute (ACI), Consumer Brands Association (Consumer Brands), and Household & Commercial Products Association (HCPA) submitted comments to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) regarding waiver guidance pertaining to a law that limits the amount of 1,4-dioxane that can be present in household cleansing products sold or offered for sale in New York State. In the comments, the associations specifically asked NYSDEC…
Q. I’m motivated this year to do a massive spring cleaning but with little kids running around my home, I'm concerned about cleaning product safety. How should I be planning to clean safely?  A. We encourage parents to do spring cleaning in the absence of young children so that you can give it your full attention without distractions. Here are some additional safety tips —  Children are usually curious and explore all…
You use your cell phone every day. It goes from your pocket or purse to your face. You hand it to your kid to play a game, take it into the bathroom with you and leave it by your bed at night. And everywhere your phone goes, germs follow. In fact, a recent study found that phones have, on average, 10X more bacteria than most toilet seats. Ewww! Wash your hands before using your phone to minimize grime and germs. In addition, here are some simple tips for
Physical Properties of Glycerine HE extremely wide range of uses T for glycerine is due in large mea- sure not to a single property, but to its unique combination of properties. Nature made glycerol the most widely distributed of the polyhydric alcohols, as combined in fats and other lipids essential to life pro- cesses. Derivatives dependent on its chemical structure have now been extended to virtually every field of research and technology, from ex- plosives to emulsifiers.…
How to keep your favorite sweaters in tip-top shape When it's time to put away sweaters for the season, say goodbye to losing a favorite sweater before its prime with these tips from the American Cleaning Institute: Shop Talk When choosing a sweater, price is just one consideration. Construction. Harder, tighter yarns are more durable than soft, loose ones, which tend to stretch easily. That's why a fisherman's sweater is more suited to rugged,…
Originally posted May 2021, updated March 2023 Industry strives to reach net zero global emissions by 2050 ACI drives members toward climate action The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) is challenging companies in the cleaning products industry and supporting supply chain to align their corporate climate strategy and targets with the 1.5°C ambition, which strives to reach net-zero global emissions by 2050. Nineteen ACI members have already stepped up to…
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…
Research Shows Method to be Precise, Accurate Article published in Journal of Surfactants and Detergents, co-authored by American Cleaning Institute A new study co-authored by the American Cleaning Institute is showcasing a new method to evaluate exceedingly low levels of 1,4-dioxane precisely and accurately in finished cleaning products. The research, “A novel protocol for quantitative determination of 1,4-dioxane in finished
Glycerine: an overview terms technical data properties performance The Soap and Detergent Association Glycerine & Oleochemical Division 475'Park Avenue South, New York, New York 10016 (212) 725-1262 F a : (212) 213-0685 The Soap and Detergent Association, its member companies, and others who have assisted in the preparation of the manuscript make no warranty and assume no liability with respect to the information contained herein. Copyright O 1990 by The Soap and…