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    What petroleum product is used in dry cleaning, Perchloroethylene?

    Question #38790. Asked by RaeRae55. (Sep 14 03 8:10 PM)


    Linus_337

    		Perchloroethylene, or perc, is a degreasing solvent that hundreds of railroad workers say contributed to their being diagnosed with permanent brain damage.

    Despite being phased out by the railroads, perc remains one of the most popular -- and most controversial -- chemicals in use today.

    http://www.courier-journal.com/cjextra/csx/day4/ke051601s23851.htm

    Sep 15 03, 2:36 PM

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