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Sensene™; The new solvent by Safechem
What would be the ideal solvent for textile cleaning? In order to answer this question, Dow and SAFECHEM specialists researched and developed, together with industry experts, the suitable formulation over the past three years. SENSENE™ is the new solvent based on modified alcohols from SAFECHEM and Dow, the leading producer of modified alcohols and one…
SAFECHEM introduces the next episode for perchloroethylene, focusing on high quality and sustainability
Perchloroethylene is the leading solvent used in dry cleaning, mostly due to its efficient solvency, non-flammability and the ease with which it can be recycled. For a safe and sustainable future for perchloroethylene, SAFECHEM decided to phase out DOWPER perchloroethylene, and to focus on the special grade DOWPER Pure Power within THE NEW STANDARD. Specialised…
MAXICHECK; less odour, higher quality and cost efficiency
Today’s modern cleaning machines for textile cleaning with perchloroethylene (PER) are built to minimise losses to the environment significantly. The low loss rate allows an extended use of PER in the cleaning machine. However, during normal use, the PER gets inevitably contaminated by fatty acids removed from textiles. Thus, it is indispensable to monitor the…
Safe handling of PERC in dry cleaning
REACH is a topic with which all textile cleaners in Europe need to become familiar. REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization, and Restriction of Chemicals) is an EU-regulation, adopted to improve the protection of human health and the environment and to manage the risks that can be posed by chemicals. It applies to all chemical substances used…
Safe & sustainable use of PERC in dry cleaning
Today, perchloroethylene or tetrachloroethylene is the most widely used dry cleaning solvent in the world, mainly because of its efficient solvency, ease of recycling, and the available technology that allows for safe handling. The Dow Chemical Company The Dow Chemical Company (NYSE: Dow) is the world’s largest producer of chlorinated organic products and services. These…