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ACI, CBC Unveil Informational Resources on Quats, A Valuable Ingredient in Many Common Disinfectants
Quaternary Ammonium Compounds: FAQ on Common Disinfectant Ingredients
Part of ACI’s Ingredient Communication Initiative
The American Cleaning Institute (ACI), in partnership with the American Chemistry Council’s Center for Biocide Chemistries (CBC), launched a new webpage geared towards better understanding common disinfectant ingredients known as quaternary ammonium compounds, also referred to as QACs or quats.
Quats are a group of chemicals that are often found as the active ingredients…
New risk analysis helps manufacturers increase consumer safety for microbial-based cleaning productsArticle Published in Risk AnalysisThe American Cleaning Institute (ACI) and A.I.S.E. (International Association for Soaps, Detergents and Maintenance Products) published “Risk Analysis Approaches for Microbial Ingredients in Microbial-Based Cleaning Products” in the journal Risk Analysis. This guidance is a step towards developing a standardized framework for risk assessment, addressing an…
ACI Distinguished Paper Award Presented at AOCS Annual Meeting
Research that could be used to inform surfactant formulation has been recognized as the best paper published in 2023 in the Journal of Surfactants and Detergents.
The authors were recognized during the 2024 American Oil Chemists’ Society (AOCS) Annual Meeting, held April 28-May 1 in Montréal, Québec, Canada.
The Distinguished Paper Award is an annual honor presented by the American Cleaning Institute® (ACI…
January 30 Session Explores Challenges, Opportunities in Journey Towards SustainabilityACI Convention Set for January 27-31, 2025, Orlando, FLIndustry leaders and experts will share insights and discuss leveraging green chemistry to develop safer, more effective and environmentally friendly cleaning solutions that comply with new standards while setting the stage for future innovation during the 2025 American Cleaning Institute (ACI) Industry Convention,With the EPA’s regulations becoming more…
Leaders from Europe, Japan, India, Australia, Canada and Mexico to Address Regional Cleaning Product Supply Chain ChallengesACI Convention Set for January 27-31, 2025, Orlando, FLExecutives from leading trade associations will discuss firsthand the challenges facing their region’s cleaning products supply chain, during the Global Industry Update at the 2025 American Cleaning Institute (ACI) Industry Convention.Attendees will learn about the global industry outlook, trends, opportunities that…
The American Cleaning Institute (ACI), the Personal Care Products Council (PCPC), Consumer Healthcare Products Association (CHPA), Consumer Brands Association (CBA), and Household & Commercial Products Association (HCPA) submitted comments to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) regarding the draft “Method Performance Criteria” (draft/MPC). The draft MPC provides guidance on what test methods are acceptable for manufacturers to use to determine whether…
Free Webinar for Parents and Teachers on December 8, 2020 at Noon EST
The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) is partnering with the National Parent Teachers Association (PTA) to sponsor and moderate a December 8 panel discussion on 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.
During the National PTA Learning Lab,…
Coverage of recent studies examining the increased use of disinfectants during COVID-19 may be sending misleading messages about the products’ safety during a time when they are playing a critical role in public health, according to the American Cleaning Institute (ACI – cleaninginstitute.org).
Among the key ingredients used in many disinfecting products are quaternary ammonium compounds (QACs) – “quats” for short.
“Quats are important workhorse chemistries in disinfectant products that have…
Honored by Association TRENDS, Traver hand-selected by committee for going above and beyond in the industryKorie Traver, Chief Operating Officer of the American Cleaning Institute (ACI), the trade association for the U.S. cleaning product supply chain, has been named a 2026 Association Trailblazer by Association TRENDS.Honorees were chosen by the selection committee for their leadership skills and contributions to advancing associations. For more than 40 years, TRENDS has honored those in the…
Katie Sullivan Joins as Director, Issue CommunicationsLindsey Mathis Welcomed as Project Manager, OperationsThe American Cleaning Institute (ACI), the trade association for the U.S. cleaning product supply chain, announces the appointment of Katie Sullivan as Director, Issue Communications and Lindsey Mathis as Project Manager, Operations.In her role, Sullivan will manage communications efforts on key industry issues, building ACI’s messaging platforms to foster the growth and innovation of the…