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Green Floor Strippers

Floor strippers have historically been some of the most dangerous cleaning chemicals to work with. They can cause skin, eye, and respiratory irritation, and they can emit hazardous and irritating fumes. End users have begun to push for safer and more environmentally friendly strippers

GHS Special Case: Corrosive or Not Corrosive?

In 2012, the U.S. adopted the Globally Harmonized System for the Classification and Labelling of Chemicals, or GHS for short. GHS is designed to effectively communicate chemical hazards uniformly, so that each label and SDS is set up similarly and easy to understand. All of the compli

Green Cleaning with Hydrogen Peroxide

Maybe you have heard about cleaning with hydrogen peroxide and wondered if it works.  Hydrogen peroxide by itself does not clean, but when formulated with the right detergents, a powerful green cleaner is borne! The short Youtube video below extolls the virtues of cleaning products co

GHS Focus: GHS Label Elements

In 2012, the U.S. adopted the Globally Harmonized System for the Classification and Labelling of Chemicals, or GHS for short. GHS is designed to effectively communicate chemical hazards uniformly, so that each GHS label and SDS is set up similarly and easy to understand. All of the co

ATP meter – what is it and is it beneficial?

If a surface looks and smells clean, it doesn’t necessarily mean that it’s actually “clean”. The only way to know that a surface is truly “clean” is to test it. How do you test it? You can use an adenosine triphosphate (ATP) monitoring kit. This kit is a powerful tool that can elimina

GHS Focus: GHS Pictograms

In 2012, the U.S. adopted the Globally Harmonized System for the Classification and Labelling of Chemicals, or GHS for short. GHS is designed to effectively communicate chemical hazards uniformly, so that each label and SDS is set up similarly and easy to understand. All of the compli

GHS Focus: GHS Hazards

In 2012, the U.S. adopted the Globally Harmonized System for the Classification and Labelling of Chemicals, or GHS for short. GHS is designed to effectively communicate chemical hazards uniformly, so that each label and SDS is set up similarly and easy to understand. All of the compli

Dilution Control Matters

Dilution control systems can provide many benefits to the end user. It can increase safety, productivity, and decrease costs and chemical waste. Two scenarios can occur with manual dilution techniques. The first scenario is over-dilution. For example, over-diluted disinfectants may no

Gym Floor Care: Extending the Life of Wood Floors

Gym floors, in facilities like schools and community centers, are often the center of action in the facility. Many different events are often held, such as sports games, dances, and community events. All of this can add up to a lot of wear and tear on the floor. In order to get the mo

Foodborne Illness

Foodborne illness, or food poisoning, causes 48 million illnesses annually and can be attributed from eating contaminated food. The common viruses and bacteria that cause foodborne illness include E. Coli, Salmonella, Norovirus, Campylobacter, Listeria, and Clostridium Perfringens. Mo