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Overview During the pandemic years (2020 – 2022) we experienced huge gains and steep losses in the I&I industry. Today, we are finally seeing the market has stabilized and is growing at an annual rate of 3-5%, said Laura Mahecha, Kline Company. Hygiene is top of mind these days with [...]
When it comes to foodborne illnesses in the US, every year... 48 million people get sick 128,000 are hospitalized 3,000 deaths The fight against disease-causing pathogens requires a multifaceted approach that includes proper handwashing, cleansing, sanitizing, and disinfection of high touch surfaces. Disinfectants play a crucial role in this process, keeping hard surfaces and [...]
Quaternary ammonium compounds (aka quats) are the most effective active ingredients that are used in disinfectants. Disinfectants that are quat-based have proven effectiveness against killing at least 99.9% of dangerous disease causing germs such as Norovirus, Ebola, Coronavirus, SARS, MRSA and cold and flu viruses (Source: Arxada) . These disinfectants are regulated by the [...]
The truth is, there are some tasks around the home that we just prefer to put on the backburner and tackle them on another day. According to Business Wire, Americans spend approximately 6 hours per week on household cleaning with 52% dreading the task of cleaning the bathroom (hello back-burner task) compared to any [...]
1,4-Dioxane has been widely used as a stabilizer in chlorinated solvents. It has also been used in some industrial processes and for industrial and commercial uses. Recently, concerns about its potential impacts on water quality prompted regulatory actions in New York and investigative research in California. New York’s new law will limit trace [...]
New York recently passed a law requiring new limits on 1,4-dioxane residuals in finished household cleaning products sold within the state. Solvay has a fundamental understanding of 1,4-dioxane generation and reduction in raw materials. Our priority is to continue providing customers in North America with products that are safe, effective and meet mandated regulations by the government. [...]
Now, you can flexibly renew your formulations and renew your ability to respond to the most stringent and emerging regulatory changes. Kensing, the market leader in high-purity sulfate solutions, is excited to present ReNu, a line of high-performance lauryl ether sulfates created to address the most recent evolution in regulations. These include amendments to [...]
Delivering aspirational and inspiration value to an efficacious household product, is just as important as the active ingredients in a formula. According to Mintel, 51% of adults in the USA buy laundry products based on the scent that it has. See how our sister company Vigon, [...]
In recent years, the expectation that dish detergents clean effectively and remove smells was just the surface of expectations. The inclusion of safety for skin and the environment come into play as higher demands were placed on the brands consumers purchase from. Today, consumers still report issues with dishwashing, and we are at a [...]
Yes, it goes on and on my friends. Some people started embracing it, not seeing all the fuss, but most have really hated forever just because it is the chore that never ends. You know that little diddy, and although we don't believe humming along while doing laundry is going to help anyone, there are [...]
