| Document ID (ISN) | 76082 |
| CIS number |
01-198 |
| Year |
1997 |
| Convention or series no. |
DHHS (NIOSH) Publication No.97-155
|
| Title |
Control of exposure to perchloroethylene in commercial drycleaning (substitution) |
| Bibliographic information |
Publications Dissemination, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), 4676 Columbia Parkway, Cincinnati, OH 45226-1998, USA, Oct. 1997. 4p. 1 ref. |
| Abstract |
Perchloroethylene (PERC) (synonym: tetrachloroethylene) is the most commonly used dry-cleaning solvent. It can enter the body through respiratory and dermal exposure. This information sheet gives guidance for the reduction of perchloroethylene exposure in commercial dry-cleaning by substitution. Alternatives to perchlorethylene are: wet cleaning, hydrocarbon solvents and liquid carbon dioxide. Advantages and disadvantages of each technique are described (see also CIS 01-197, CIS 01-199 and CIS 01-200). |
| Descriptors (primary) |
USA; tetrachloroethylene; substitution; limitation of exposure; dry cleaning |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
carbon dioxide; safety guides; data sheet; water |
| Document type |
F - Information notes, codes of practice, standards |
| Country / State or Province | USA |
| Subject(s) |
Commerce, services, offices
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| Broad subject area(s) |
Chemical safety
|
| Browse category(ies) |
Halogenated hydrocarbons
Laundries and dry cleaning
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