Perchloroethylene (PERC) Market Growth, Forecast and Value Chain 2014-2020
Perchloroethylene or tetrachloroethylene also known as PERC is a colorless liquid which is chemically stable, non-flammable and has a sweet-smelling fragrance. PERC is manufactured by chloronylosis of relatively lighter hydrocarbons. It is used as a solvent in various chemicals. PERC is a chemical intermediate mainly used in refrigerants such as hyrdrofluorocarbon and hydrochlorofluorocarbons. Additionally, it is used in dry cleaning in both industrial and commercial markets. PERC along with other chlorocarbons are used as vapor degreaser in automotives, aerospace and metalworking industries. It has higher boiling point and long cleaning phase which helps to remove difficult waxes and soils from the surfaces. It is also used as an extractant for oils and fats.
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