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Wisconsin Lakes Study (II): Statistical Covariance Analysis of Physical and
Chemical Data
Robert Clifford, Jr., John Wilkinson, Nicholas L. Clesceri, Keith A. Booman
and Richard I. Sedlak, Jr.
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January 1985
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ABSTRACT
Statistical covariance analysis of data collected by the Soap and
Detergent Association during its Wisconsin Lakes Study assessed the
effectiveness of an interim detergent phosphorus ban. The covariance of
basic limnological parameters between lakes expected to be…
PHOSPHORUS DYNAMICS BETWEEN JAMES RIVER
AND CHESAPEAKE BAY
Chiu-Shia Fen
December 1988
SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING AND
APPLIED SCIENCE
D E P A R T M E N T O F CIVIL E N G I N E E R I N G
UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA
CHARLOTTESVILCE, VIRGINIA 22901
PHOSPHORUS DYNAMICS BETWEEN JAMES RIVER
AND CHESAPEAKE BAY
A Thesis Presented to
the Faculty of the School of Engineering and Applied Science
University of Virginia
In Partial Fulfillment
of the requirement for the Degree
Master…
The Soap and Detergent Association
Washington, D.C.
Calculation of Component Chemical
Air Emission Factors
for:
• Hand Dishwashing Detergents
• Liquid Laundry Detergent
• Liquid Fabric Softener
Part I – Emissions at Point of Use
August 2007
Prepared by
Thomas R. Card
Environmental Management Consulting
41125 278th Way SE, Enumclaw, Wa 98022 USA
360-802-5540 trcard@earthlink.net
Table of Contents
ABSTRACT…
Surfactants (yellow) cause water to lose surface tension, which is what keeps water separate from other materials
Have you ever seen a bead of water sitting on a surface? This is because water has a property called surface tension. This tension causes water to form a bead on the surface of things like glass or fabric. You can see surface tension at work by placing a drop of water onto a counter top. The drop will hold its shape and will not spread.
In order to clean the dirt on our clothes,…
CEO Melissa Hockstad, During “State of the Association” Address, Highlights Key Focus Areas for Cleaning Product Supply Chain
Sustainability Leadership, 1,4-Dioxane Regulation, Clarity for Topical Antiseptics at ACI Mid-Year Meeting
ACI Mid-Year Meeting June 10-12 in Arlington, VA
Advocating for a fair and equitable legislative and regulatory environment for the cleaning products industry remains one of the top imperatives for the American …
Surfactants
Stephen Mudge and Paul C. DeLeo
2013
Environmental and Human Safety of Major Surfactants
Volume 1. Anionic Surfactants
Part 4. Alpha Olefin Sulfonates
Final Report To:
The Soap and Detergent Association
475 Park Avenue South
New York, New York 10016
August 1993
Environmental and Human Safety of Major Surfactants
Volume 1. Anionic Surfactants
Part 4. Alpha Olefin Sulfonates
Final Report To:
The Soap and Detergent Associatio n
475 Pari< Avenue South
New York, New York 10016
August 1993…
The American Cleaning Institute® (ACI) is the Home of the U.S. Cleaning Products Industry®.
ACI serves the growth and innovation of the U.S. cleaning products industry by advancing the health and quality of life of people and protecting our planet. ACI achieves this through a continuous commitment to sound science and being a credible voice for the $57.4 billion cleaning products industry.
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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…
Economic Analysis of Phosphate Control:
Detergent Pho~phate Limitations
vs.
Wastewater Treatment
James M. Folsom
Lloyd E. Oliver
Glassman-Oliver
Economic Consultants, Inc.
Washington, D.C.
November 17, 1980
GLASSMAN-OLIVER
CONTENTS
Overview
I. Introduction
II. Background
A. The Eutrophication Phenomenon
B. The Limiting Nutrient Concept
C. Sources of Phosphorus in Water Bodies
D. Phosphates in Heavy-Duty Laundry
Detergents
E. Legislative Background
III .…