Do dry cleaners still use Trichloroethylene TCE?
No, U.S. dry cleaners do not use Trichloroethylene (TCE) anymore, and its use in dry cleaning is being fully phased out and permanently banned as per the EPA's final rule announced in December 2024.
The EPA has issued a final rule to ban all uses of TCE, including commercial dry cleaning, due to its severe health risks like cancer and neurotoxicity. Most uses must be eliminated within one year of the December 2024 announcement, and new dry-cleaning machines cannot use TCE within 180 days.
Why TCE Is No Longer Used in dry cleaners
Trichloroethylene TCE is a known human carcinogen that can cause kidney, liver cancer, and lymphoma, and it also damages the nervous, immune, and reproductive systems.
Key industries and applications for TCE include:
Metalworking and Manufacturing: Used for removing grease, oils, and tars from metal parts through vapor degreasing, essential in automotive repair and manufacturing.
Chemical Manufacturing: Trichloroethylene is used as a chemical intermediate to produce other chemicals, particularly hydrofluorocarbons (refrigerants).
Adhesives and Sealants: TCE is used as a solvent in the formulation of industrial adhesives, sealants, and coatings.
Textile Processing: Used for scouring cotton, wool, and other fabrics.
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