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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, who we are, and who we represent, as well as find out how ACI and…
A COMPUTER MODEL FOR PHOSPHATE PRECIPITATION
WITH ALUM AND FERRIC CHLORIDE
NOVEMBER 1984
DAVID J E N K I N S & A S S O C . . 11 Y A L E C I R C L E . K E N S I N Q T C N . CA 9 4 7 0 8
J A M E S ENQINEERINQ INC. . 6 3 2 9 FAIRMOUNT A V E . . E L C E R R I T O . CA 9 4 5 3 0
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Objectives
Need for Study
Approach to Problem
Nature of Model
Development of the Model
Results of Model Predictions
Dosing with Metal Salts Combined With Strong Acid…
This monograph summarizes: 1) critical fate and effects data required for an
environmental risk assessment on dihydrogenated tallow dimethyl ammonium
chemicals (DHTDMA'), including the chloride (DHTDMAC) and the methyl
sulfate salts (DHTDMAMS); and 2) conclusions drawn from a risk
assessment of DHTDMA+ in the United States. Although focused on condi-
tions in the U.S., data from other parts of the world that are relevant to a U.S.
assessment are included in the monograph. The monograph is…
INTERVENTION ANALYSIS TO
ESTIMATE PHOSPHORUS LOADING
SHIFTS
K. A. Booman*, L. Pallesen** an'd
P. M. Berthouex***
*The Soøp and Detergent Assoc., 475 Park Avenue South, New York,
NY 10016, U.S.A.
**Technical University of Denmark, IMSOR, Lyngby, Denmark
***Dept. of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of
Wßconsin, Madison, WI 53706, U.S.A.
ABSTRACT
Phosphate laundry detergents have been banned in the Great Lakes drainage basin and a few
other regions of the U.S.A. New bans are…
PRELIMINARY EVALUATION
PHOSPHORUS LOADING
to
WESTCHESTER COUNTY LAKES
Submitted by
CARPENTER ENVIRONMENTAL ASSOCIATES INC.
406 Paulding Avenue
Northvale, New Jersey07647
October 1984
Background
Carpenter Environmental Associates Inc. were retained by the Soap
and Detergent Association on 3/26/84 to determine phosphorus
loadings to Lakes in Westchester County, New York.The objective
of this investigation was to carry out a first order evaluation
of the total yearly loading of…
You can keep your home clean despite your pets and for your pets with these tips.
Cleaning For Pet Health
Sometimes our pets get sick. A fur-baby can catch a virus, pick up bacteria, or become host to parasites. Prevention is key. Pets should receive regular vaccinations. See your veterinarian for the best guide in determining the timing of vaccinations for dogs, cats and other pets. There are also things you can do around the house to help keep your animal pals healthy and…
HealthySchoolsHealthyPeople.org Provides Resources for Parents, School Staff, and Kids on Hand Hygiene and Cleaning Practices
The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) launched a new website for the Healthy Schools, Healthy People initiative, a joint effort of ACI and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to promote hand hygiene and cleaning practices as a means to prevent the spread of infectious disease in schools and reduce illness-related absenteeism.
The new site…
The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) is commending guidance issued by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), following a Presidential Executive Order, expanding efforts to protect worker health and safety during the ongoing pandemic.
The guidance document issued by the agency includes specific recommendations for workplaces to provide supplies necessary for good hygiene practices and perform routine cleaning and disinfection.
ACI, however, did suggest that OSHA guidance go…
The American Cleaning Institute (ACI), the trade association for the cleaning products supply chain, announced the appointment of Darius Stanton as Director, Regulatory Science.
In this role, Mr. Stanton will be responsible for development and management of research strategies related to the safety of cleaning product ingredients, serve as a point of contact for ACI’s chemical management and regulatory programs and help expand scientific understanding of ACI chemistry tools…
There are two key strategies you can try for getting your children on board with chores. Keep it simple … and challenge them to be part of the solution.
Start by creating a Chore Chart in a central location. Try a chalkboard, bulletin board, or basic sheet of paper set up in a grid: columns for days of week, and rows for family members. Scratch paper with pushpins or reusable Post-its®sticky-notes are great tools – involve the kids by having them write one…