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T ^ 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. * January 1985 2 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
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. Read our history,…
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 .…