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Following is a listing of publications that summarize SDA-sponsored research and data review efforts related to the human and environmental safety of cleaning products and their ingredients, and the contributions of cleaning products to personal and public health. All publications can be ordered directly from SDA, unless otherwise stated.

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BOOKS
Environmental and Human Safety of Major Surfactants - Vol. 1, Anionic Surfactants, Parts 1-4 Reports by Arthur D. Little, Inc. summarizing published and in-house company data on the environmental fate and effects and the human safety of the four major classes of anionic surfactants. These critical data reviews are designed to be used in safety assessments of cleaning products. Part 1, Linear Alkylbenzene Sulfonates (LAS); Part 2, Alcohol Ethoxy Sulfates (AES); Part 3, Alkyl Sulfates (AS); Part 4, Alpha Olefin Sulfonates (AOS). Order from the National Technical Information Service (NTIS), U.S. Dept. of Commerce, Springfield, VA 22161 (703-605-6000 or 800-553-6847), using the following information: Accession No. Part No./Description Year Paper Copy Microfiche PB91-212167 Part 1 LAS 1991 $58.50 $21.00 PB91-214007 Part 2 AES 1991 34.00 15.00 PB91-214015 Part 3 AS 1991 36.50 15.00 PB94-102423 Part 4 AOS 1994 31.50 15.00
Environmental and Human Safety of Major Surfactants - Vol. 2, Alcohol Ethoxylates and Alkyphenol Ethoxylates Report by Oak Ridge National Laboratory summarizing published and in-house company data on the environmental fate and effects and the human safety of the two major classes of nonionic surfactants. These critical data reviews are designed to be used in safety assessments of cleaning products. A hardbound book can be ordered from Lewis Publishers, Inc. (561-994-0555 or 800-272-7737), cat. no. L1017LBWF; U.S. $99.95, plus shipping/handling charges and tax, where applicable. Or order from the National Technical Information Service (NTIS), U.S. Dept. of Commerce, Springfield, VA 22161 (703-605-6000 or 800-553-6847), using the following information: Accession No. Part No./Description Year Paper Copy Microfiche PB94-184983 Vol. 2 Nonionic 1994 $75.00 $28.50 Surfactants
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Work Practices for Handling Enzymes in the Detergent Industry (1995) A 52-page manual on safe workplace enzyme handling practices for plant managers, industrial hygienists, occupational and safety professionals, medical personnel and employees in the detergent industry. 1 copy FREE Additional copies $3.00 each
Cleanliness and the Health Revolution (1984) A 68-page booklet detailing how changes in personal and environmental hygiene played an essential role in the health revolution in the U.S. and England. Includes historical records of soap consumption and bathing habits, cross-cultural studies of Third World populations and epidemiological data. 1 copy FREE Additional copies $3.00 each
MONOGRAPHS
Summaries of critical fate and effects data required for an environmental risk assessment on three ingredients, and conclusions drawn from risk assessments of those ingredients in the U.S. Boron (1998) Dihydrogenated Tallow Dimethyl Ammonium Chemicals (DHTDMA+) (1996) Linear Alkylbenzene Sulfonate (LAS) (1996) Polycarboxylates (1996) Sodium Hypochlorite (1997) 1 copy FREE Additional copies $2.00 each
REPRINTS Environmental Safety
The Effect of Reformulation of Household Powder Laundry Detergents on Their Contribution to Heavy Metals Levels in Wastewater *(Waste Environment Research (70)5:980-983, 1998)* Heavy metals analyses of current household powder laundry detergents and product usage rates were used to determine the contributions of household washing products to levels of heavy metals in influent and effluent municipal wastewaters. 1 copy FREE Additional copies $2.00 each
Assessing the Impact of Household Cleaning Products on Wastewater Treatment Systems (The Small Flows Journal (4)1:15-27, 1998) Reviews techniques used to evaluate the toxicity of cleaning products to residential wastewater treatment processes, and case studies which indicate that disposal of household quantities of cleaning products do not cause long-term septic tank upset. 1 copy FREE Additional copies $2.00 each
Modeling the Fate and Transport of Household Chemicals in Septic Systems (Ground Water 36(1):123-132, 1998) Describes the development and testing of a mathematical model that was found to be a satisfactory screening level tool for predicting the fate and transport of down-the-drain household chemicals in septic systems. 1 copy FREE Additional copies $2.00 each
A Method for Evaluating Consumer Product Ingredient Contributions to Surface and Drinking Water: Boron As a Test Case (Environ. Toxicol. Chem. 16(10):2070-2081, 1997 Describes research which determined that the contribution of boron in surface waters from consumer products is dependent on the extent of sewage treatment plant effluent dilution in receiving waters and natural background boron levels. 1 copy FREE Additional copies $2.00 each
Sorption of Nonionic Surfactants on Sediment Materials (Environ. Toxicol. Chem. 31(6):1735-1741,1997 Describes investigations into the distribution of a series of nonionic surfactants between sediments and water as a function of surfactant structure, ionic strength, pH value, Ca²⁺ concentration in solution, sediment composition and concentration of suspended solids. 1 copy FREE Additional copies $2.00 each
Environmental Risk Assessment of Cleaning Product Ingredients (Chemosphere 32(4):703-715, 1996) Describes a risk assessment approach based on the principle that environmentally responsible use of a cleaning product ingredient requires a determination with confidence that the ingredient will not occur at concentrations in the environment that adversely affect living organisms. 1 copy FREE Additional copies $2.00 each
The Effect of Sediment Organic Carbon on the Toxicity of a Surfactant to Hyalella Azteca (Environ. Toxicol. Chem. 15(8): 1411-1417, 1996) Describes research into the effect of sediment organic carbon content on anionic surfactant sorption and toxicity to Hyalella azteca. 1 copy FREE Additional copies $2.00 each
Heavy Metals Contribution of Household Washing Products to Municipal Wastewater (Water Environment Research 66(6): 805-813, 1994) Summarizes research into the contributions of household washing products and other sources to heavy metals present in influent municipal wastewaters and treated effluents. 1 copy FREE Additional copies $2.00 each
Biodegradation: How Does It Apply to Cleaning Products (HAPPI 30(5): 100-126, 1993) Six industry experts explain how information on biodegradation is part of the environmental safety assessment process for cleaning product ingredients and how this information can be used to support environmental marketing claims. 1 copy FREE Additional copies $2.00 each
Release of Ethanol to the Atmosphere During Use of Consumer Cleaning Products (J. Air Waste Manage. Assoc. 40(8):1114-1120, 1990) Describes a study which concluded that only a small fraction of the ethanol contained in liquid laundry and dishwashing detergents is released to the atmosphere during consumer use of these products. 1 copy FREE Additional copies $2.00 each
*Human Health & Safety*
The Healthcare Continuum: A Classification Model for Topical Antimicrobial Products Including Those Used in the Food Industry (Dairy, Food and Environmental Sanitation (18)6:352-358, 1998) Explains how the Healthcare Continuum Model aligns an appropriately-formulated, efficacious product with specific target organisms, frequency of use and health risks associated with a use pattern, including in food handling, preparation and manufacture. 1 copy FREE Additional copies $2.00 each
Approaches to Human Risk Assessment and Risk Management for Cleaning Products (J. Toxicol. ^_ Cut. & Ocular Toxicol. 14(2):105-122, 1995) Risk assessment and risk management procedures applicable to evaluating cleaning product safety are described. 1 copy FREE Additional copies $2.00 each
A Human Health Risk Assessment of Boron (Boric Acid and Borax) in Drinking Water (Reg. Toxicol. Pharmacol. 22:221-230, 1995) Human health risk assessment concludes that boron in U.S. drinking water would not be expected to pose any health risk to the public. 1 copy FREE Additional copies $2.00 each
Soaps and Detergents: Alternatives to Animal Eye Irritation Tests (J. Am. Coll. Toxicol. 15(1):1-44, 1996) An extensive review with conclusions drawn about the current status of alternatives to animal eye irritation tests. 1 copy FREE Additional copies $2.00 each
In Vitro Methods for Estimating Eye lrritancy of Cleaning Products ^_ Phase I: Preliminary Assessment (J. Toxicol. ^_ Cut. & Ocular Toxicol. 7(3):173-185, 1988) A preliminary assessment was carried out, using cleaning products and ingredients, of 14 in vitro test systems for estimating eye irritation. 1 copy FREE Additional copies $2.00 each
The SDA Alternatives Program: Comparison of In Vitro Data With Draize Test Data (J. Toxicol. ^_ Cut. & Ocular Toxicol. 8(1):35-49, 1989) Nine in vitro candidate test systems for estimating eye irritancy were evaluated in this second phase. Test materials featured wider range of alkalinities than those used previously in SDA program. 1 copy FREE Additional copies $2.00 each
The SDA Alternatives Program Phase III: Comparison of In Vitro Data With Animal Eye Irritation Data on Solvents, Surfactants, Oxidizing Agents and Prototype Cleaning Products (J. Toxicol. ^_ Cut. & Ocular Toxicol. 13(2):127-155, 1994) The range of the types of cleaning products and ingredients used in evaluating candidate in vitro test methods was extended, and additional information obtained on the most promising subset of test methods studied in previous phases of the program. 1 copy FREE Additional copies $2.00 each
Effects of Alkalinity on the Eye Irritation Potential of Solutions Prepared at a Single pH (J. Toxicol. ^_ Cut. & Ocular Toxicol. 12(3), 227-231, 1993) The effects of solution alkalinity on eye irritation were evaluated using a modified Draize eye irritancy test. 1 copy FREE Additional copies $2.00 each

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