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Findings Indicate that Antiseptic Compounds Are Unlikely to Cause Adverse Ecological Impacts Risk Analysis Framework May Be Adapted for Other Ingredients That Reach the Environment Through Down-the-Drain Pathways Article Published in Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry The use of three topical antiseptic compounds – benzalkonium chloride (BAC), benzethonium chloride (BZT) and chloroxylenol (PCMX) – has increased due to the phase-out of other antimicrobial ingredients (such as triclosan)…
Cleaning Product Supply Chain Experts Discuss Industry Priorities Feb. 2 Panelists Include Representatives from P&G, SC Johnson, Henkel, Milliken, Plastipak 2022 ACI Convention, January 31-February 5 in Orlando, FL Policy and packaging experts from across the cleaning product supply chain will address two key industry priorities – ingredient communication and sustainable packaging – during the ACI Convention Issues Briefing February 2 in Orlando, Florida. The ACI…
“We’re in this for the long haul,” says CEO Melissa Hockstad Also highlighted in “State of the Association” address: maximizing business growth, enhancing public confidence, trust in cleaning products The American Cleaning Institute “needs to be in the driver’s seat” to ensure eventual passage of a federal policy governing cleaning product ingredient communication, said Melissa Hockstad, ACI President & CEO, in her annual State of the Association address. Speaking…
HOME SAFETY GUIDE When living with young children and babies, creating a safe and functional home often requires careful consideration. This is especially important in high-risk areas of the home, such as the laundry room, medicine cabinet and sleeping spaces. To help you achieve this, we’ve collaborated with organization and child safety experts to share insights on creating a safe home, no matter the size. Whether you’re reorganizing, revamping or preparing to bring a new baby home, this…
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 Executive Summary August 2007 Prepared by Thomas R. Card Environmental Management Consulting 41125 278th Way SE, Enumclaw, WA 98022 USA 360-802-5540 trcard@earthlink.net 1 Introduction This document summarizes…
OECD SIDS LONG CHAIN ALCOHOLS 1 SIDS Initial Assessment Report For SIAM 22 Paris, France, 18 – 21 April 2006 TOME 1: SIAR Category Name Long Chain Alcohols (C6-22 primary aliphatic alcohols) 1. and 2. Chemical CAS no. Chemical name Names and CAS numbers 111-27-3 1-Hexanol 111-87-5 1-Octanol 112-30-1 1-Decanol 112-42-5 1-Undecanol 112-70-9 1-Tridecanol 112-72-1 1-Tetradecanol 629-76-5 1-Pentadecanol 36653-82-4 1-Hexadecanol 143-28-2 9-Octadecen-1-ol, (9Z)-…
What is soap and how does it work? The sudsy stuff we use every day of our lives is a mystery to most of us. But behind our cleaning products is an array of scientific data and information. This science and chemistry helps to ensure our products work and are safe for you and your family to use. The resources below will walk through what it means to be clean and how the cleaning process works. For more information and activities, we encourage you to check out ExplorationClean.…
© American Cleaning Institute 2012 Final Report Fatty Alcohols in the Riverine Environment: The effect of wastewater treatment type and Eco-region A study of the fatty alcohols in the influent, effluent and sediments associated with municipal wastewater treatment plants in Oklahoma, Ohio and Oregon, USA. Prepared for the American Cleaning Institute by Stephen M. Mudge August 2012 © American Cleaning Institute 2012 2 Abstract Previous…
EHEMICAL TREATMENT AND ENHANCED BIOLOû]CAL REMOVAL OF PHOSPHATES AT WASTEhJATER TRIATMENT PLANTS A LITERATURI SURVEY AND COST ANALYSIS The Soap and Detergent Assocìatjon February 24, 1984 A SHORT SUMMARY Chemical treatment is a pract'ical and effective means of removìng phosphate and other waste constituents from sewage. A number of items of fact which support this conclusion are listed below (page references are for the attached survey): CHEMICAL TREATMINT IS A SIMPLE AND PRACTICAL…
"Grandma's recipes" for home cleaning have been a part of household lore for years. Lately, these recipes have been promoted as a "safer" alternative to commercially formulated cleaning products. While we may feel comfortable using these ingredients in cleaning applications, perhaps because some are edible, there are important facts about these recipes to consider. Ignoring these considerations may mean missing some safety assurances, spending more, getting less…