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BackgroundThe Regulation of Polymer Chemistries Polymers are molecules made up of many smaller, repeating structural units called “monomers” linked together in long chains or networks. Some examples include rubber, cellulose and polyvinyl alcohol (PVA). There has been an increase of state and federal governments regulating polymers in consumer products, and in some cases, conflating them with microplastics. It is important to distinguish that although all plastics are polymers, not all…
Learn about PVA & Water Soluble Films Used in Dishwashing and Laundry Pods and Packets Yes, the PVA used in detergent fully biodegrades in typical wastewater conditions.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…
Cleaning Products Bagley, Daniel, Keith A. Booman, Leon H. Bruner, Phillip L. Casterton, Janis Demetrulias, John E. Heinze, J. David Innis, William C. McCormick III, David J. Neun, Arthur S. Rothenstein and Richard I. Sedlak 1994
French Researcher Honored With Glycerine Innovation Award Honor from ACI, NBB Recognizes Research for New Uses of Glycerine Washington, D.C. – May 2, 2017 – Research focused on converting crude glycerine, a key chemical feedstock in over-supply – into greener, more value-added products on developing alternative, greener technologies and processes – is being honored with the 2017 Glycerine Innovation Award. This year’s recipient is Prof. Dr. Christophe Len, full Professor at…
The ACI Convention is the industry’s premiere event for business-to-business networking. You won’t want to miss the largest ACI networking opportunity of the year, especially since we're excited to be celebrating our 100th anniversary in 2026!FAQQ. Who can attend the 2026 ACI Convention?A. All member companies (company employees) are welcome to attend. Q. When is the ACI Convention?A. The next ACI…
Thank you to all 2024 ACI event sponsors! Our Gold, Silver and Bronze level sponsors support ACI events throughout the year and we couldn't do it without you. Find ACI Convention-specific sponsors here.   Gold Sponsors         Silver Sponsor               Bronze Sponsor   &…
You’ve invested in the clothing that will protect you from the harmful rays of the sun. But are you taking care of those rash guard shirts as well as you are caring for your skin? If you don’t launder them properly, they can lose their effectiveness. So read up! Rinse it out with fresh water immediately after wearing Never use hot water, only cool or lukewarm Turn the garment inside out and hand wash, using a biodegradable soap Hang dry away from direct sun or heat Don’t fold or ball up…
ACI exhibited at the 2017 National Leadership Conference of Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) in Nashville, Tennessee to share key programs with many of the 7,800 FCCLA members that attended. ACI provided educational resources and materials on laundry packet safety and sustainability practices in the laundry room. Attendees also learned how their chapters could earn national recognition for their schools by participating…
The first issue of ACI’s Convention News – published by Chemical Week – is now available: ACI 2018 Convention News – Issue 1 The publication previews the 2018 ACI Convention, summarizes key ACI member issues, and reports on other industry news. Follow daily news updates from the 2018 ACI Convention on ACI’s Twitter feed and via the hashtag #2018ACI.
January 28, 2019: The first issue of ACI’s Convention News – published by Chemical Week – is now available: ACI 2019 Convention News – Issue 1 The publication previews the 2019 ACI Convention, summarizes key ACI member issues, and reports on other industry news. Follow daily news updates from the 2019 ACI Convention on ACI’s Twitter feed and via the hashtag #2019ACI.