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ACI members can watch this event on demand. Join us as Dr. Freedhoff, the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Assistant Administrator for the Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention (OCSPP), shares with ACI members her vision and plans for the new fiscal year at EPA, which commences October 1. This webinar occurs at an exciting point for the Agency generally, and OCSPP in particular, as the Office is responsible for implementing the 2016 amendments to the…
Q: I’ve done a good job keeping my skin protected from the sun, and my kids protected from mosquitoes. But now I have bug spray and sunscreen on my clothes. What do I do? While that’s definitely good news for you and your kids, it sounds like the family wardrobe didn’t make out as well. But don’t fear; most commercially available bug sprays and sunscreens do wash out relatively easily. First, pretreat the stains with a prewash stain remover, then launder, using the hottest water that’s safe…
Q. Several family members just took up biking. We love the health benefits, but not the bicycle grease on our clothes. What’s the best way to remove it? A. The easiest way is to pretreat the stain with a prewash stain remover and then launder, using the hottest water that’s safe for the fabric. Check to make sure the stain is gone before putting the clothing in the dryer. If the stain remains, apply a concentrated heavy-duty cleaner (one that’…
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…
Watch the interview with ACI CEO, Melissa Hockstad, on The Chemical Show.
There are concerning disparities in society today, which stem from a long history of inequality. We must work toward a more equitable future, fostering diversity and inclusion and actively countering racism and bias.
At ACI, we strive to stay at the forefront of sustainability leadership while doing everything we can to assist those companies just starting out on their sustainability journeys. What Sustainability Means to Us In support of ACI’s purpose to advance the health and quality of life of people and protect our planet, we believe it…
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What’s the number one product that is stocked in 83% of our homes? According to the survey, the answer is a toilet or bathroom cleaner (which makes sense since bathrooms are one of the most used rooms in the house). Learn more.