Perchloroethylene or tetrachloroethylene is the primary solvent used in the industrial and commercial dry-cleaning of clothes. Its other major uses are as a metal cleaning and degreasing solvent, and as a chemical intermediate in the production of several fluorinated compounds. See other information and comments under " Chlorinated Solvents".
A non-ozone-depleting chlorinated solvent commonly used in a variety of metal, electronic and precision cleaning applications. There are potential health problems associated with its use, which makes it important to enact strict health and safety measures to prohibit excessive exposure to the chemical.
Molecule derived from ethylene in which all hydrogen atoms are replaced by chlorine atoms; used as a degreasing solvent.
Also known as: Tetrachloroethylene. CAS Number: 127-18-4. A colorless, nonflammable liquid used often as a solvent in dry cleaning and for removal of grease from metals. Chemical formula = C2Cl4. Molecular weight = 165.83 g/mol. Learn More...
Colorless volatile liquid about 1 1/2 times heavier than water. Central nervous system depressant, liver and kidney toxicant. Inhalation may cause respiratory tract irritation or cardiac arrhythmias. Irritating to the skin and eyes on direct contact. When released in water, can smother small aquatic life. Can be toxic to sewage treatment bacteria. Uses: Graffiti remover, carpet spotter, metal cleaner, degreaser, dry cleaning solvent, furniture polish, household hard surface cleaners, laundry starch preparations, oven cleaner.
A perhalogenated chlorocarbon solvent used extensively in industrial degreasing and in dry cleaning.
(also "Perc") A chlorinated solvent used most commonly in the dry cleaning process, "perc" is implicated in 90% of all groundwater contamination. Found in: Conventional degreasers, spot removers, dry cleaning fluids.