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Polyvinyl Alcohol Film (PVA/PVOH) Has Long Record of Safety, Biodegradability
Campaigners’ Previous Claims Against PVOH Thoroughly Rejected by EPA
The American Cleaning Institute, (ACI) the trade association for the cleaning products supply chain, issued the following statement in response to a proposed bill in New York City that would restrict the use of polyvinyl alcohol, (also known as PVA or PVOH), a water-soluble polymer used to make sustainable laundry…
Updated Publication Showcases Risk Characterization Framework to Inform Development of New Enzyme ProductsGuidance Document is Available for Free at cleaninginstitute.orgThe American Cleaning Institute (ACI) and A.I.S.E., the European cleaning and hygiene products industry association, have released their most recent industry guidance on risk characterization in the development of consumer products containing enzymes. This updated guidance provides a…
ACI members can view this event on demand.
Anita Pease, Director of EPA's Antimicrobials Division, along with colleagues, will discuss the AD's priorities for 2021 and beyond.
Wed, 08/25/2021 - 13:00
Wed, 08/25/2021 - 14:00
What is 1,4-dioxane?1,4-dioxane is a byproduct of manufacturing processes for some surfactants (the workhorse ingredients) contained in cleaning products and detergents. It is not an intentionally added ingredient, present at very low, trace levels.Why is 1,4-dioxane in cleaning products? 1,4-dioxane is an unintended byproduct of manufacturing. It is not an ingredient and not intentionally added.Is 1,4-dioxane in cleaning products…
Cleaning Products
Roy F. Weston
1996
2009 National Clean Hands Report Card® Survey Findings
The following questions were asked of 888 American adults (446 men and 442 women). The independent consumer research study was completed August 6-9, 2009, on behalf of The Soap and Detergent Association (now the American Cleaning Institute), by Echo Research. The survey has a margin of error of plus or minus 3.4 percent.
Approximately how many times do you wash your hands on an average day?
Results:
More than 10 times…
Cleaning Products
Brian Palumbo, Deena Conrad-Vlasak, Kathleen Stanton
2023
Melissa Hockstad joins ACI Jan. 1, 2017
Washington, D.C. – November 21, 2016 – The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) Board of Directors has announced that Melissa Hockstad will become President and CEO of ACI, effective January 1, 2017.
Current President & CEO Ernie Rosenberg, who announced in May 2016 his decision to step down, will serve as advisor to ACI through January 2018.
Ms. Hockstad comes to ACI with extensive experience in the trade association and…
Leandro Ruiz Fernandez joins as Policy Manager, Government Affairs The American Cleaning Institute (ACI), the trade association for the U.S. cleaning product supply chain, announced the appointment of Leandro Ruiz Fernandez as Policy Manager, Government Affairs.In his role, Ruiz will be responsible for tracking and researching policy and political developments, representing ACI at public and coalition venues, and communicating with policy makers at the…
Melissa Hockstad, President & CEO of the American Cleaning Institute (ACI), has been elected to the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) Board of Directors.
“I am honored to join the NAM Board and help advance the voice of the cleaning product supply chain, which provided essential products and chemistries during the pandemic and continues to be a strong contributor to public health and well-being,” said Hockstad.
Founded in 1895, the NAM,…