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Understand the language of soaps and detergents. ALCOHOL: A class of organic compounds containing one or more hydroxyl groups. The alcohols used in light duty and liquid laundry detergents are isopropanol or ethanol (ethyl alcohol). These alcohols are used at low levels in liquid detergent formulations to control viscosity, to act as a solvent for other ingredients, and to provide resistance to low and freezing temperatures encountered in shipping, warehousing, and use. &…
Q. My child plays little league baseball, and his socks and uniform get so dirty. What’s the best way to clean them? A. First, pretreat with a prewash stain remover. Look for a stain remover that contains enzymes to remove the grass stains. Then, launder in the hottest water that’s safe for the fabric, using a bleach that’s safe for the fabric. Repeat procedure if necessary. For dirt stains, brush off as much residue as possible. (If the dirt is actually mud, let the…
OECD SIDS LONG CHAIN ALCOHOLS 1 SIDS Initial Assessment Report For SIAM 22 Paris, France, 18 – 21 April 2006 TOME 2: SIDS Dossiers Category Name Long Chain Alcohols (C6-22 primary aliphatic alcohols) 1. and 2. Chemical CAS no. Chemical name Names and CAS numbers 111-27-3 1-Hexanol 111-87-5 1-Octanol 112-30-1 1-Decanol 112-42-5 1-Undecanol 112-70-9 1-Tridecanol 112-72-1 1-Tetradecanol 629-76-5 1-Pentadecanol 36653-82-4 1-Hexadecanol 143-28-2 9-Octadecen-1-ol…
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Quaternary Ammonium Compounds: FAQ on Common Disinfectant Ingredients Part of ACI’s Ingredient Communication Initiative The American Cleaning Institute (ACI), in partnership with the American Chemistry Council’s Center for Biocide Chemistries (CBC), launched a new webpage geared towards better understanding common disinfectant ingredients known as quaternary ammonium compounds, also referred to as QACs or quats. Quats are a group of chemicals that are often found as the active ingredients…
The American Cleaning Institute and the American Academy of Family Physicians remind Americans how to stay safe and healthy this fall and winter New survey findings reveal how Americans plan to prepare The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) and the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) are joining forces to remind Americans about best practices for cleaning and hygiene during cold and flu season. According to new survey data released by ACI, less than one in three Americans (27%) plan…
No matter the type of product you are using (soap or detergent), good cleaning takes a lot of energy. Three different kinds to be exact: Chemical energy, provided by the soap or detergent Mechanical energy, provided by a machine or by hand Thermal energy, provided by heating water Let’s look at how all these elements work together. Assume we have a great, big, oily, greasy stain on one of our favorite shirts. Water alone is not enough to remove the stain and get our shirt clean…
Quick Laundry Tips for the Whole Family Whether you live to do laundry or it’s your least favorite chore, we’ve all got to do it. These practical tips and decorating tricks will make the laundry one of the simplest chores on your checklist. Now laundry day doesn’t look so bad after all. 1. Take advantage of your alone time Whether your child is taking a nap or they’re out on the soccer field, take the opportunity to get a few loads done when the house is quiet! On average…
Spring cleaning is a time-honored American household tradition promoting a boosted mood, better focus, and overall relaxation. Go through our resources below and see how to best optimize your cleaning and organization! Spring Cleaning Planning Spring cleaning can be overwhelming unless you go in with a plan. Whether you want to clean a little at a time or all at once, get our…
The Soap and Detergent Association Risk Assessment Guidance for Enzyme-Containing Products Table of Contents Preface 2 Executive Summary 3 Chapter 1 — Introduction to Enzymes 4 Chapter 2 — Introduction to Risk Assessment 6 Chapter 3 — Hazard Identification 8 Chapter 4 — Dose-Response Assessment 11 Chapter 5 — Exposure Assessment 17 Chapter 6 — Risk Characterization 23 Chapter 7 — Risk Management 28 Chapter 8 — Conclusions 30 Bibliography 31 Glossary 38 Appendix 1 — Estimation…