Dry cleaning chemicals

Dry cleaners have legal responsibilities to protect their staff and the environment from Perchloroethylene (PERC), a suspected cancer-causing chemical.

All dry cleaners have a legal responsibility to protect their staff and the environment from these chemicals.

This brochure describes

• safe storage, handling and disposal requirements for PERC solvent and PERC waste
• penalties for illegal disposal of PERC waste

The brochure also explains how dry cleaners can

• reduce the use of PERC
• minimise human health and environmental risks
• find out about alternatives to PERC
• prepare for and manage spills

The brochure is available in

• English
• Vietnamese
• Simple Chinese
• Traditional Chinese