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Longtime President & CEO of Stepan Company Was Former Chair of Association Board of Directors
Mr. Stepan Received Association Distinguished Service Award in 2010
The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) is mourning the loss of F. Quinn Stepan, the longtime Chairman, President and CEO of Stepan Company who is regarded as a chemical and cleaning product industry icon.
Mr. Stepan passed away on May 13, 2024.
Quinn Stepan was a former Chairman of the…
Learn about PVA & Water Soluble Films Used in Dishwashing and Laundry Pods and Packets
Liquid detergent packets were introduced to the North American market in 2010 and have since become an important product. They have grown in popularity because they provide a convenient way to deliver the correct dose of detergent for maximum cleaning efficiency. With increased use come…
building blocks for industry
C o m p o s i t i o n a n d C h a r a c t e r i s t i c s o f S o m e
TYPICAL FATTY ACIDS
The approximate composition and value shown are typical of more
than 50 different types of acids available to meet the requirements
of users. As illustrative examples, they are not intended to describe
nor encompass products of individual manufacturers.
For complete product information necessary to serve as a basis
of purchase, consult your regular source of…
Packets Up & Store, Not Décor
AMERICAN CLEANING INSTITUTE
Store, Not Décor
As people sought home dѐcor and organization inspiration, an
alarming trend emerged that prioritizes style over safety. Over
the last year and a half, we have seen just how common this trend
of storing liquid laundry packets in clear containers and glorifying
unsafe storage practices in the laundry room has become.
PACKETS UP®, an initiative aimed to educate on proper storage…
Methods
A Time-Kill Kinetic Study of Four Antiseptic Active Ingredients Versus Strains of Twenty-six
Species of Medically Relevant Bacteria and Yeast
J. A. Mitchell1, T. Eastman2, J. Albright3, J.L. Fuls4, D.R. Macinga5, J.R. Rubino6, and F.H. Kruszewski7
1 Wordsmith Scientific & Regulatory, LLC., Bozeman, MT, 2 BioScience Laboratories, Inc., Bozeman, MT, 3 Ecolab Inc., Saint Paul, MN, 4 Henkel Corporation, Phoenix, AZ, 5 GOJO Industries, Inc., Cleveland, OH, 6 RB, Montvale, NJ, 7…
VIA ELECTRONIC MAIL March 26, 2020
Honorable Basil Seggos
Commissioner
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
625 Broadway
Albany, NY 12233-1010
RE: Cleansing Product Information Disclosure Program
Dear Commissioner Seggos:
The American Cleaning Institute1 (ACI) has, and will continue to be, an active stakeholder in the
Department’s efforts to amend and update New York’s household cleansing product rules (6
NYCRR Part…
The American Cleaning Institute is launching a strategic partnership with national nonprofits Good360 and SBP that will enhance ACI member company efforts to more efficiently and effectively contribute to disaster relief efforts.
Building on the broader philanthropic and community work ACI members have been doing regularly for many years, this partnership benefits ACI members by providing opportunities for purposeful and impactful giving, allowing members to maximize the…
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When preparing food Before snacks
and meals
After using the
restroom
After touching
animals
When someone is ill
Germs don’t go on vacation! So as you pack your bags for the beach, it’s a good time to remember to keep
hands clean. It’s easy to relax…
Experts from Dow and Clorox to Discuss Importance of Scientific CredibilityACI Convention Set for January 27-31, 2025, Orlando, FLExperts from Dow and Clorox will explore the importance of scientific credibility for the cleaning products industry, even though companies and policymakers often have differing views on principles, approaches and data during the Insights and Answers session at the 2025 American Cleaning Institute (ACI) Industry Convention.“Where…
Findings assess systems to help avoid animal testing
Article published in Frontiers in Toxicology
The use of in vitro new approach methodologies (NAMs) to assess the potential for respiratory irritation depends on several factors, including the specifics of exposure methods and cell/tissue-based test systems. A new workshop report co-authored by the American Cleaning Institute (ACI) examines this topic in the context of human health risk assessment for …