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Coverage of recent studies examining the increased use of disinfectants during COVID-19 may be sending misleading messages about the products’ safety during a time when they are playing a critical role in public health, according to the American Cleaning Institute (ACI – cleaninginstitute.org).
Among the key ingredients used in many disinfecting products are quaternary ammonium compounds (QACs) – “quats” for short.
“Quats are important workhorse chemistries in disinfectant…
Spring Means Clean for more than 3 in 4 Americans, as 76% of Households Spring Clean Every Year (up from 72% from 2013)
91% Spring Clean at Least Every Few Years (up from 81% in 2013)
58% of Americans Choose Spring to Deep Clean Their Homes
Millennials Deep Clean Their Homes More Often Than Boomers and Gen Xers
In-depth results available here
Washington, D.C. – March 29, 2018 – The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) released its 2018 National Cleaning Survey,…
This monograph summarizes: 1) critical fate and effects data required for an
environmental risk assessment on linear alkylbenzene sulfonate (LAS); and
2) conclusions drawn from a risk assessment of LAS in the United States.
Although focused on conditions in the U.S., data from other parts of the
world that are relevant to a U.S. assessment are included in the monograph.
The monograph is written for a technical audience, but not necessarily one
familiar…
Longtime Industry Researcher and Scientist Honored at 91st American Cleaning Institute Convention
Recognized as "Strong Leader and Champion" for ACI
Washington, D.C. – January 26, 2017 – Dale Steichen, a recognized cleaning products industry researcher and scientist for more than three decades, is the 2017 recipient of the American Cleaning Institute’s (ACI) Elva Walker Spillane Distinguished Service Award.
The honor was presented during the 91st…
Environmental Stewardship Program for Polymers Used in
Cleaning Products—Polycarboxylate Polymers
P. DeLeo (pdeleo@integral-corp.com)
H. Summers
Integral Consulting Inc.
SETAC North America 40th Annual Meeting, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, November 3–7, 2019 www.integral-corp.com
Water-soluble polymers are important ingredients providing multiple functions and unique performance
benefits to cleaning products. Polycarboxylate polymers are found in laundry products and automatic
dishwashing…
Environmental Stewardship Program for Polymers Used in
Cleaning Products—Polycarboxylate Polymers
P. DeLeo (pdeleo@integral-corp.com)
H. Summers
Integral Consulting Inc.
SETAC North America 40th Annual Meeting, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, November 3–7, 2019 www.integral-corp.com
Water-soluble polymers are important ingredients providing multiple functions and unique performance
benefits to cleaning products. Polycarboxylate polymers are found in laundry products and automatic
dishwashing…
ACI Challenges Members to Make Bold Commitments to Combat Climate Change
The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) is praising a decision by President Joseph Biden to reenter the U.S. into the Paris Climate Agreement, the global pact forged five years ago among nearly 200 nations to avoid the worst impacts of climate change.
The Paris Climate Accord is a nonbinding agreement among nations to reduce emissions and keep the increase in global temperatures well…
ACI Convention Postponed Until January 2022
Members-Only ACI Virtual Summit to be held Week of January 25, 2021
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to be a recognized critical health emergency, the American Cleaning Institute (ACI) Industry Convention is being postponed until January 2022.
Based on extensive surveying of member companies, in-depth assessments of travel policies and regulations related to the impact of the…
Leadership Evolution Group’s Amy Riccardi to Speak at 2023 Convention Session
Feb. 2 Session: Future of Work
ACI Convention Set for Jan. 30-Feb. 4, 2022, Orlando, FL
Join ACI’s Future Leaders Group for a forward looking, interactive session with Amy Riccardi, Chief People Officer & Founder, Leadership Evolution Group during the 2023 American Cleaning Institute (ACI) Industry Convention.
The ACI Convention – the…
Experts from Dow and Clorox to Discuss Importance of Scientific CredibilityACI Convention Set for January 27-31, 2025, Orlando, FLExperts from Dow and Clorox will explore the importance of scientific credibility for the cleaning products industry, even though companies and policymakers often have differing views on principles, approaches and data during the Insights and Answers session at the 2025 American Cleaning Institute (ACI) Industry Convention.“Where…