What affect does PERC have on the environment?
One of the many advantages of PERC as a dry cleaning solvent is that it does not contribute to smog formation, ozone depletion or the greenhouse warming effect. In fact, the dry cleaning industry was one of the few industries to actively support the Clean Air Act of 1990, helping to develop tough regulations designed to reduce PERC emissions. The industrys voluntary installation of control equipment has already helped to achieve significant reductions I air emissions. Many dry cleaners purchased PERC leak detectors, PERC vapor measuring kits, and vapor analysis badges to closely monitor PERC vapors and leaks in their plants. 90% of the dry cleaning industry uses PERC. PERCs widespread and successful use over more than six decades has shown that it can be stored and used safely in normal dry cleaning practice when proper safety precautions are observed. Dry cleaners pay close attention to keeping the workplace as safe as possible, not only because dry cleaning business are often family
