Methylene Chloride
Non-flammable, very strongly solvating chlorinated solvent with a low boiling point.
CAS No 75-09-2Chlorinated Solvents
Perchloroethylene (PCE)
Standard solvent of the dry-cleaning sector; high-boiling and non-flammable.
Product description
Perchloroethylene is the standard solvent in textile dry-cleaning machines, dissolving oily soils without damaging fabric. Its high boiling point allows repeated recovery by distillation. It is also used on metal degreasing lines, and must be operated in compliant closed systems.
Application areas
- Textile dry cleaning
- Metal degreasing lines
- Surface preparation and cleaning
- Extraction processes
- Industrial maintenance applications
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