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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…
Data released at a meeting of the standard setting body ASTM International showed the continuing positive impact of its liquid laundry packets voluntary safety standard.
The standard aims to decrease incidents among children under the age of six related to liquid laundry packets. An independent study reported a 61% decrease in incident rates for 2018, compared to 2012-13, and the lowest absolute number of incidents since measurement began in 2012-13, continuing a three-year downward trend…
Our scientific and research programs contribute to the tools, data and insight ACI member companies and legislators use to assess the safety and effectiveness of cleaning products and their ingredients.
Research
ACI and our members share detailed technical information with a variety of audiences as part of our commitment to transparency and product and ingredient stewardship.…
Survey Finds Nearly a Third of Americans Have Seen Unsafe Storage on Social Media
Join the Conversation on Social Media with #StoreNotDecor
This September, as part of Baby Safety Month, the American Cleaning Institute (ACI) and Safe Kids Worldwide are raising awareness of popular, but dangerous and unsafe cleaning product storage trends seen on social media.
With home organization trends on the rise, one trend in particular, displaying laundry detergents…
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…
We have a collective responsibility to support multi-stakeholder initiatives that contribute to sustainable business success and a better future for everyone.
Goal: Contribute positively to our shared future through supporting the UN SDGs.
What Are the SDGs
Created in 2015, the UN SDGs bring together government sectors…
Cleaning Products
Booman, Keith A.; M. Cascieri Tito; Janis Demetruuas; Arno Driedger; F. Griffith John; T. Grochoski Gregory; Betty Kong; William C. McCormick III; Helen North-Root; G Rozen Michael; and Richard I. Sedlak
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Q. What is Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS), and is it safe for use in cleaning products?A. Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS) is a widely used surfactant that removes oily stains and residues used in cleaning products, cosmetics and personal care products that is safe when used properly. In cleaning products, SLS functions by wetting surfaces, emulsifying or solubilizing oils and suspending soil so that it can be rinsed away. This ingredient also…
Regular cleaning and disinfecting can do a good job of removing allergens and germs, helping to prevent illnesses and promote wellness.
Cleaning for Health
Personal hygiene and regular housecleaning are essential to good health.
FAQ
Disinfecting…
Ecolab
Across the cleaning product supply chain, companies have increased production, adapted manufacturing lines, donated money and resources, and taken extra measures to protect their employees. Here is one such story from Ecolab. See our full COVID-19 Impact Report for more.
Cheryl Littau, Ph.D., Corporate Scientist, and Linda Homan, RN, BSN, CIC, Sr. Manager, Clinical Affairs, are passionate about Ecolab’s hand hygiene compliance monitoring technology.…