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If you or your child have allergies or asthma, you already know that many things can bring on, or "trigger," an asthma flare or episode. Some things that trigger asthma attacks are called allergens. Some people get symptoms from only one allergen -  like dust mites. For other people, more than one kind of allergen can trigger an episode. Tobacco smoke is an asthma trigger. Avoid smoking in a home where a person with asthma lives. The…
ACI Distinguished Paper Award Presented at AOCS Annual Meeting Research that could be used for screening and developing new detergents based on biomimetic membranes has been recognized as the best paper published in 2022 in the Journal of Surfactants and Detergents. The authors were recognized during the 2023 American Oil Chemists’ Society (AOCS) Annual Meeting, held April 30 - May 3 in Denver, Colorado. The Distinguished Paper Award is an annual honor presented by the American Cleaning…
Existing Chemical CAS No. EINECS Name EC No. Molecular Weight Molecular Formula Producer related part Company Creation date Substance related part Company Creation date Status Memo Printing date Revision date Date of last update Number of pages Chapter (profile) Reliability (profile) Flags (profile) : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : I U C L I D Data Set ID: 101-20-2 101-20-2 triclocarban 202-924-1 315.59 C13H9Cl3N2O TCC…
Stainless steel has made the move from commercial kitchens to the favored finish in many of today's sleekest residential kitchens (and in the laundry room, too). But in a busy household, spots, streaks and sticky fingerprints can quickly mar its lustrous look. But aesthetics aren't the only reason to keep stainless steel clean. Although consumers think of stainless steel as a finish that will last a lifetime, that's not entirely true. Its hard, oxide coating…
FINAL REPORT Srudy Title IN VITRO MAMMALIAN CHROMOSOME ABERRATION TEST Test Article Triclocarban Authors Ramadevi Gudi, Ph.D. Caren Brown, M.S. Study Completion Date 22October2002 Performing Laboratory BioReliance 9630 Medical Center Drive Rockville, Maryland 20850 Laboratory Study Number AA55XE.33I.BTL Sponsor Project Number 2002-0t-TCC Sponsor Soap and Detergent Association 1500 K Street, N'W Suite 300 Washington, DC 20005 Page I of92 A BroRrunNcr" STATEMENT OF…
Proper storage of all cleaning products is a daily practice that can help prevent accidents in the home. In particular, liquid laundry packets need to be used and stored as directed and kept out of reach of children.  As liquid laundry packets came onto the market, sales greatly increased due to the ease and convenience of use. In 2015, a multi-stakeholder group gathered to develop a safety standard for these products. Safety measures include: Label features such as safety icons…
Q: I know that hard water can leave mineral deposits that cause spotting on glassware. Does very hard water also inhibit a detergent's ability to dissolve completely? Is the fine powder-like film residue on dishware actually the remains of undissolved detergent?  A: That white deposit is not undissolved detergent. It is a film residue caused by the hard-water minerals that remain after the water has evaporated – the same culprit that causes spotting! To prevent either from…
Report Says Industry Directly Supports 64,000 Jobs Industry’s Upstream, Downstream Impact: $192 Billion Output, 756,000 Jobs Report Available on American Cleaning Institute Website Washington, D.C. – October 1, 2018 – The cleaning products industry has a direct impact on the U.S. economy totaling $59.1 billion, supporting 64,000 jobs and including $8.3 billion of labor compensation, according to a new report released by the American Cleaning Institute (ACI). The report, prepared…
ACI Convention Charity Events to Benefit "Clean the World" Clean the World Recycles Soaps, Hygiene Products, Provides Much Needed Resources to Communities in Need 2018 ACI Convention to Feature Charity Duck Race, Golf Tourney, Hygiene Kit Washington, D.C. – October 31, 2017 – Clean the World, a leader in global health which recycles discarded hygiene products and distributes them to children and families in need, will be the…
Cleaning and disinfecting surfaces in your home after flooding is a major undertaking. It is important that it be done right to prevent further damage to the property and help prevent illness. Choosing and using the right cleaning product for the job is critical. Keeping cleaning products in a secure location after a flood and during cleaning is crucial. From torrential downpours to broken pipes to leaky roofs, when water invades your home, the damage can be swift and brutal…