How might I be exposed to tetrachloroethylene?
Workers in the industries that use or produce tetrachloroethylene are at risk of exposure. Consumers can be exposed to tetrachloroethylene by exposure to air from production and processing facilities using tetrachloroethylene, or by drinking contaminated water. Consumers may also be exposed to tetrachloroethylene when using consumer products containing tetrachloroethylene, by spending time in dry-cleaning facilities that use tetrachloroethylene or by bringing dry-cleaned clothes into their homes.
