What's the Problem with Perc?
By Kenneth Barbalace
[Tuesday, March 07, 2006]
Putting on your fresh, dry-cleaned clothes, have you ever noticed that sweet odor? It is not enough to bother many people, and after a few minutes as you rush off to work you likely will forget about it, but it's not something that should be forgotten: it is a toxic chemical called "percholorethylene" or "perc" for short, and you are wearing it next to one of your body's most sensitive organs: your skin.
According to the EPA, we all may be exposed to perc because it is found in the air and drinking water nationwide.
According to the EPA, we all may be exposed to perc because it is found in the air and drinking water nationwide.
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How do you measure perc in the air, water, or soil? This could lead to a good science fair project. Thanks.
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