Is Perchloroethylene Still Used? Exploring the Controversial Cleaning Chemical
Is perchloroethylene still used? Perchloroethylene, known casually as perc, is an extremely potent dry-cleaning solvent because it dissolves grease and grime without affecting fabrics. According to federal officials, it’s the most commonly used chemical among dry cleaners and as of 2016, was still used by 28,000 dry cleaners in the United States. Read more on … Read more