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August 19, 2010
EPA to Take Action on Industrial Detergents; TRSA Pledges Voluntary NPEs Phaseout by 2014

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released an action plan late Wednesday afternoon to address the potential health risks of nonylphenol (NP)/nonylphenol ethoxylates (NPEs), used in industrial laundry detergents. The plan identifies a range of actions the agency is considering under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA).

Meanwhile, the EPA says it supports a voluntary phaseout of industrial laundry detergents containing NPE by 2014 pledged by the Textile Rental Services Association (TRSA).

April 30, 2008
APERC to Host May 8-9 Webcasts on NPE Use in Laundry Industry

WASHINGTON — Laundry industry professionals will have the chance to receive updates on issues and initiatives related to nonylphenol ethoxylates (NPEs) in the laundry industry when the Alkylphenols & Ethoxylates Research Council (APERC) hosts two special webcasts next week.

The webcasts at 2 p.m. EDT Thursday, May 8, and 10 a.m. EDT Friday, May 9, will provide participants with presentations by expert speakers as well as the opportunity to ask questions.