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Cleaning Products Melissa Vincent, Ann Parker, Andrew Maier 2017
Cleaning Products Edwards, Daniel E. and Alvaro J. DeCarvalho 1998
Q: I know that hard water can leave mineral deposits that cause spotting on glassware. Does very hard water also inhibit a detergent's ability to dissolve completely? Is the fine powder-like film residue on dishware actually the remains of undissolved detergent?  A: That white deposit is not undissolved detergent. It is a film residue caused by the hard-water minerals that remain after the water has evaporated – the same culprit that causes spotting! To prevent either from…
Product safety is a key component of product stewardship. In the cleaning product industry, manufacturers need tests to assess the hazards of their products to promote safe and responsible use. In this workshop, we will review in vitro cellular and tissue-based testing methods for respiratory irritation throughout the life cycle of cleaning products, from raw materials, formulation of intermediate and end use products, and use in their intended markets. The…
Learn about the challenges schools and families are facing this school year when it comes to staying safe and healthy—and also cleaning, disinfecting and hand hygiene best practices, with actionable advice for school staff and parents.
Our first virtual cleaning summit, in partnership with Good Housekeeping, was packed with insights from experts on how to keep your home and family safe.
2018 ACI Convention News Now Available – Issue 2 January 29, 2018: The first issue of ACI’s Convention News – published by Chemical Week – is now available: ACI 2018 Convention News – Issue 2 The publication reviews the 2018 ACI Convention, summarizes key ACI member issues, and reports on other industry news.
How does odor neutralization work and how is it different from fragrance? Great question! We asked Sammy Wang, MSE, a senior scientist at Procter & Gamble and here's what she told us: Odor neutralization works by essentially reducing bad scent, which typically involves modifying odor compounds so they no longer smell bad. This can be accomplished in different ways – for example, by trapping the odor, by changing the odor’s chemistry, or by breaking it down so it’s more…