An environment canada investigation into 48 dry cleaners around b c.
Chemical damage in floors in dry cleaners.
Alleges nearly half improperly handled a toxic chemical that has been linked to a number of health problems including liver.
Naphtha petroleum isoparaffinic hydrocarbon a fluid chemical for dry cleaning.
Perc the most common option has contaminated soil and groundwater and poses serious health risks but safer choices are emerging.
Tetrachloroethylene is a solvent used in clothes dry cleaning with reported brain toxic effects.
Dangerous chemicals in dry cleaning industry include.
Perchloroethylene a non flammable colorless frequently used in dry cleaning applications.
Dry cleaning isn t really dry it uses chemical solvents.