Perchloroethylene and Dry Cleaning: It's Time to Move the Industry to Safer Alternatives
Perchloroethylene (PERC) is the most common solvent used for dry cleaning in the United States. PERC is a reproductive toxicant, neurotoxicant, potential human carcinogen, and a persistent environmental pollutant. The Environmental Protection Agency is evaluating PERC under the Frank R. Lautenberg C...
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Main Authors: | Diana M. Ceballos (Author), Katie M. Fellows (Author), Ashley E. Evans (Author), Patricia A. Janulewicz (Author), Eun Gyung Lee (Author), Stephen G. Whittaker (Author) |
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Frontiers Media S.A.,
2021-03-01T00:00:00Z.
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