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Residual tetrachloroethylene in dry-cleaned clothes

Journal Article · · Environ. Res.; (United States)
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A large amount of residual tetrachloroethylene (TCE), up to 13.6 mg/g, was found in dry-cleaned clothes. The amounts varied among dry-cleaning establishments as well as with the type of fiber. The causes of these variations are discussed. Air TCE concentrations in the closed environment of dry-cleaning outlets were elevated: the highest reading was 4.8 mg/m3. The expired air of outlet employees also showed an increased level of TCE (average, 36.9 micrograms/m3). Increased air contamination from TCE released from dry-cleaned clothes was also observed in the home of a consumer. To reduce environmental contamination from TCE released from any of these sources, the amount of residual TCE in dry-cleaned clothes should be minimized.

Research Organization:
Univ. of Tokushima (Japan)
OSTI ID:
6158580
Journal Information:
Environ. Res.; (United States), Journal Name: Environ. Res.; (United States) Vol. 48:2; ISSN ENVRA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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ANIMALS
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INTAKE
MAMMALS
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