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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).

August 11, 2008
Cintas Transitions to NPE-Free Detergents

CINCINNATI — Cintas Corp., in conjunction with Washing Systems LLC (WSI), has become the first major industrial launderer to make a company-wide transition from a nonylphenol ethoxylate- (NPE) based detergent to a new, more environmentally friendly detergent in its industrial laundry facilities, Cintas says.

With more than 175 facilities in North America, Cintas has begun the transition in several of its locations and plans to be completely NPE-free by the end of 2008.

According to Cintas, benefits of the NPE-free detergent include:

July 31, 2008
What's the Difference Between Powdered, Liquid Detergents? (2 of 2)

“This may seem like a silly question, but what’s the difference between liquid detergents and powdered detergents? How do their cleaning abilities and storage characteristics compare? Is one type more environmentally friendly than the other?”

July 30, 2008
What's the Difference Between Powdered, Liquid Detergents? (1 of 2)

“This may seem like a silly question, but what’s the difference between liquid detergents and powdered detergents? How do their cleaning abilities and storage characteristics compare? Is one type more environmentally friendly than the other?”

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.