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SIAM 25, 17-18 October 2007 DE/ICCA 1 SIDS INITIAL ASSESSMENT PROFILE Chemical Category Name Alkyl Sulfates, Alkane Sulfonates and α-Olefin Sulfonates CAS No. / Chemical Name Alkyl Sulfates: 139-96-8 Sulfuric acid, mono-dodecyl ester, compound with triethanolamine (1:1) (C12 ASO4 TEA) 142-31-4 Sulfuric acid, mono-octyl ester, sodium salt (C8 ASO4 Na) 142-87-0 Sulfuric acid, mono-decyl ester, sodium salt (C10 ASO4 Na) 151-21-3 Sulfuric acid, mono-dodecyl ester, sodium…
ACI’s 2017 Mid-Year Meeting drew more than 100 attendees from 40 companies. The meeting was held at ACI’s Washington, DC offices. The 2017 Mid-Year Meeting opened with a speaker session that provided an overview of the impact of carbon emissions and climate change and how companies can and are addressing it. The session featured Sarah Law, of CDP who provided attendees insights on industry trends and examples of corporate approaches to climate change. Chris Sayer of…
There's lots to teach about cleaning! The origins of personal cleanliness date back to prehistoric times. Since water is essential for life, the earliest people lived near water and knew something about its cleansing properties - at least that it rinsed mud off their hands. And clean hands keep you from sharing germs. Browse ACI's publications for teacher resources. STEM Education The…
The New York State Supreme Court invalidated the Household Cleansing Product Information Disclosure Program issued by the New York State Department of Environmental Conversation (NYSDEC) on the grounds that they did not comply with the State Administrative Procedure Act (SAPA). The decision came after the American Cleaning Institute (ACI) and the Household & Commercial Products Association (HCPA) filed a lawsuit against NYSDEC for exceeding its statutory authority under the state’s…
If your plastic dish or container can’t hold its shape in hot water or the microwave, then you may need to recycle it. This is true of most containers that are meant for on-time use only, like takeout containers and those that you purchase food products in, such as yogurt containers. Plastic Food Containers If the container is a keeper, make sure it is clean for the next use. Wash Remove any leftover food and rinse in hot water Wipe extra grease with a…
Summer’s here, and with it, the increased awareness of, and need for, sunscreen. We need the protection, but our tile floors? Not so much. Fortunately, there are easy ways to clean up when we accidentally slather and spray SPF on surfaces other than our skin. Clothes While that’s definitely good news for you and your kids, it sounds like the family wardrobe didn’t make out as well. But don’t fear; most commercially available bug sprays and sunscreens do wash out relatively easily. First,…
FINAL REPORT NUTRIENT REMOVAL BIOASSAY METHODS FOR ASSESSMENT OF THE EFFECTS OF DECREASED NUTRIENT LOADING ON PHYTOPLANKTON COMMUNITIES IN AQUATIC ECOSYSTEMS Project Report for Research Supported by the Soap and Detergent Association Submitted June 1992 Walter K. Do& Division of Biology Kansas State University Manhattan, KS 66502 Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Introduction and Summary Acknowledgements…
This monograph summarizes: I ) critical fate and effects data required for an environmental risk assessment on sodium hypochlorite; and 2) conclusions drawn from a risk assessment of sodium hypochlorite 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 with environmental risk assessment…
Water conservation is an increasingly critical concern worldwide. World Water Day is a time to become more aware of our environmental impact when it comes to water usage.