Perchloroe thylene

Product Description

Perchloroethylene

• Perchloroethylene (also called PERC) is a man-made chemical which colorless, nonflammable liquid.
  
• The largest user of PERC is the dry cleaning industry.
  
• It accounts for 80% to 85% of all dry cleaning fluid used.
  
• Textile mills, chlorofluorocarbon producers, vapor degreasing and metal cleaning operations, and makers of rubber coatings also use PERC.
•  It can be added to aerosol formulations, solvent soaps, printing inks, adhesives, sealants, polishes, lubricants, and silicon. 

Benefits of perchloroethylene solvent include:

• A heavier specific gravity than water to provide increased mechanical agitation during the wash cycle
• Low viscosity and low surface tension to enhance penetration of fibers
• Quick evaporation, leaving no residue or odors
• Superior recyclability

• Safe for fabrics and dyes commonly found in the fashion industry