Planet of the APEs
 
The concern with the impact of endocrine disrupters discharged to receiving waters has brought the potential for regulation by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Of concern to our industry are the degradation products (nonylphenols) of the detergents (APEs or alkylpheynol etholyates) used in our washroom chemicals. These nonylphenols are classified as potential endocrine disrupters.
 
Endocrine disrupters are the synthetic chemicals and natural plant compounds that may affect the endocrine system (the communication system of glands, hormones and cellular receptors that control the body’s internal functions). Many of these substances have ...