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Chemical Properties and Introduction This booklet is the second in a series, the first being "Physical Properties of Glycerine and its Solutions," published in 1963. Together, they present the more important available data on this versatile chemical compound. One of the significant things about glycerine is the scientific background which history has contributed to its properties and reactions - extending over far more years and into more obscure corners of research and technology…
Abstract: Adsorption isotherms of four Polyquaternium-10 polymers (PQ-10) (quaternary ammonium derivatives of hydroxyethyl cellulose) by activated sludge mixed liquor solids (MLS) were obtained using phenol method with matrix-matched calibration standards (low molecular mass JR-125 and LR-400 and high molecular mass JR-30M and LR-30M). Solution concentrations of all PQ-10 polymers at low dosing were negligible, within the limitation of the analytical method used. At some level of dosing…
New Packets Up! Advice Aimed at Laundromat Customers ACI is a Gold Sponsor of #PrevCon2023 The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) is convening with hundreds of top safety experts and partners at the Safe Kids Worldwide Childhood Injury Prevention Convention (PrevCon) for four days of conversation focused on preventing unintentional childhood injuries. As a Gold Sponsor of PrevCon 2023 (July 23-26), ACI will highlight the Packets Up! Campaign. Now in its eleventh year, the Packets Up!…
ACI makes appeal to Pinterest to help promote safe liquid laundry packet storage: “Safety Over Style” View Pinterest Advertisements Learn More About ACI’s Store Not Décor Efforts The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) is urging popular social media platforms to help combat the spread of unsafe cleaning product storage trends that can put families at risk. ACI’s initial appeal is to Pinterest due to the large number of potentially hazardous laundry room home organization visuals that are on…
1.5°C Challenge: 18 ACI member companies respond to industry trade’s challenge to align emissions reduction plans with a net zero (1.5°C) pathway. An additional 20 member companies have publicly committed to reach net zero by 2050. Time for transparency: Industry calls for federal standard governing cleaning product ingredient labeling. Recycling roadmap: Members set goal to achieve 75% recycling rate for cleaning product packaging waste by 2030. A new…
Survey shows many new parents could use help on cleaning and disinfecting routines when a new baby arrives Kitchen cleaning, bottle cleaning, disinfecting surfaces among new parents’ top cleaning priorities See All Survey Findings Here Access the Toolkit Here The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) launched its “Clean First Steps: A Guide for New Parents” toolkit, providing easy-to-understand tips and guidance on adjusting moms’ and dads’ cleaning routines to welcome a new…
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…
Final Report Analysis of Heavy Metals in Cleaning Products for The Soap and Detergent Association 475 Park Avenue South New York, NY 10016 by Corning Hazleton 3301 Kinsman Boulevard Madison. WI 53704 Author Robert G. Allen June 8, 1995 2 CONTENTS Page INTRODUCTION 3 TABLES SAMPLE COLLECTION 3 COMPOSITING PROCEDURE 3 MATERIALS 3 SAMPLE ANALYSIS 4 SIGNATURE 5 1. Product Brands to be Collected and Composited 6 2…
R E S E A R C H R E P O R T : E Y E IRRITATION AND SURFACTANT PROPERTIES OF NONIONIC SURFACTANTS Part I . In Vitro Test Results February 23, 1998 Prepared for: Non-Animal Testing Research Subcommittee Biomedical Research Committee Soap and Detergent Association 475 Park Avenue South New York, New York 10016 John E . Heinze, Ph.D. Technical Consultant Nonionic Surfactants Report: Part I . In Vitro Test Results Contents Page Summary 3 Introduction 5 Literature review…
THE EFFECTS OF DESIGN AND OPERATING VARIABLES ON REMOVAL OF AA. B. A. S. BY TRICKLING FILTERS For The Soap and Detergent Association by James C. Lamb 111 January, 1970 Chapel HIM North Carolina TABLE OF CONTENTS Page INTRODUCTION 1 PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF THE INVESTIGATION 2 CHAPEL H I L L WASTEWATER TREAIMENT PLANT 2 DESIGN AND OPERATION OF PILOT UNITS 4 CORRELATION BETWEEN THE DIFFERENT PLANTS 10 EFFECT OF DOSING FREQUENCY 12 EFFECT OF…