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Dry cleaning dreams
- Source :
- Chemical & Engineering News. Nov 14, 2005, Vol. 83 Issue 46, p19, 3 p.
- Publication Year :
- 2005
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Abstract
- Perchloroethylene, which is used as the dry cleaning solvent other than water to lift dirt and stains off fabrics, has dominated the field in the US since the late 1930s. However, the chemical companies are coming up with a host of alternative solvents, including liquid carbon dioxide, silicones, propylene glycol ethers, and improved hydrocarbons.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00092347
- Volume :
- 83
- Issue :
- 46
- Database :
- Gale General OneFile
- Journal :
- Chemical & Engineering News
- Publication Type :
- Periodical
- Accession number :
- edsgcl.140074109