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March 6, 2017 Cindy Wheeler Chemical Control Division (Mail Code 7405M) Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20460-0001 (via www.regulations.gov) Re: Designation of Ten Chemical Substances for Initial Risk Evaluations Under the Toxic Substances Control Act: 1,4-Dioxane, TSCA Review and Scoping; Docket No. EPA- HQ-OPPT-2016-0723 Dear Ms. Wheeler: The…
Learn more: sph.umn.eduLearn more: essi.umn.edu This study demonstrates the feasibility and value of determining reasonably accurate generation rates to develop accurate exposure scenarios. Without this critical model input, the use of reasonable worst case model inputs significantly overestimates the emission rate, especially when estimating emissions from chemical mixtures. The portability of the evaporation and generation rates were…
March 20, 2017 Jeffery Morris, Ph.D., Director Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20460-0001 (via www.regulations.gov) Re: Procedures for Prioritization of Chemicals for Risk Evaluation Under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA); Docket No. EPA-HQ-OPPT-2016-0636 Dear Dr. Morris: The American Cleaning
Melissa Hockstad joins ACI Jan. 1, 2017 Washington, D.C. – November 21, 2016 – The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) Board of Directors has announced that Melissa Hockstad will become President and CEO of ACI, effective January 1, 2017. Current President & CEO Ernie Rosenberg, who announced in May 2016 his decision to step down, will serve as advisor to ACI through January 2018. Ms. Hockstad…
On September 10-12, 2019, the ACI Standing Committees convened to discuss the Institute's program updates and strategic priorities. Members can access the Meeting Materials and Presentations.   Speaker lineup: Tuesday, Sept 10 Lunch Speaker Wednesday, Sept. 11 Breakfast Speaker Thursday, Sept. 12 Breakfast Speaker MICHAEL TINATI U.S. Department of Agriculture…
The ingredients in your cleaning products fall into several different categories, added to provide different characteristics and cleaning functions. Each product formula is a careful balance of various ingredients that will work best for what you are trying to clean. For more information about the specific ingredients in a cleaning product, visit the manufacturer's website or look for the product in SmartLabel…
The holidays can be a hectic time with visits from family and friends, shopping and cooking special meals. But cleaning doesn't have to add to your stress. Whether you’re celebrating Thanksgiving, Christmas, Chanukah, Kwanza or ringing in the New Year, we have you covered with tips on everything from preparing for the holidays and hosting guests to cleaning up afterward. The…
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the single most important thing we can do to keep from getting sick and spreading illness to others is to wash our hands. When should you clean your hands? Regular handwashing with soap and running water is one of the best ways to remove germs, avoid getting sick, and prevent the spread of germs to others. If soap and…
The Soap and Detergent Association Risk Assessment Guidance for Enzyme-Containing Products Table of Contents Preface 2 Executive Summary 3 Chapter 1 — Introduction to Enzymes 4 Chapter 2 — Introduction to Risk Assessment 6 Chapter 3 — Hazard Identification 8 Chapter 4 — Dose-Response Assessment 11 Chapter 5 — Exposure Assessment 17 Chapter 6 — Risk Characterization 23 Chapter 7 — Risk Management 28 Chapter 8 — Conclusions 30 Bibliography 31 Glossary 38…
1 L U B R I I C A B I N G G R E A S E S FATTY ACIDS IMPROVE UNIFORMITY Soap composition can make or break a lubricating grease. However, the full effect of the fatty acid com- ponents upon grease performance is not yet scientifi- cally defined. Many practical findings about fats and fatty acids guide the greasemaker, but they do not show up consistently in purchase specifications for these materials, even when intended for use in the same type of…