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petrol leaves odur when used ,then has to be recleaned to remove smell.parrafin has large quantity of wax ,so isn't appropriate
white sprits is what is used in dry cleaning'it is clean and,evaporates fast and leaves no smell
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Why is petrol not used as a dry cleaning solvent?
Petrol (gasoline) was used in the early days of dry cleaning. Its biggest disadvantages are its volatility (meaning there are large evaporation losses) and low flash point, making it a fire hazard. The most common solvents used today are halogenated hydrocarbons such as 'perc'. It is very effective as a grease solvent but has severe environmental issues. An alternative is to use 'hydrocarbon' solvents, which are in fact chemically similar to petrol, but much less volatile.
Which benzene is used in dry cleaning?
Chlorobenzene is used in dry cleaning.
Can you suggest two advantages of recycling the solvents used in the dry-cleaning process?
It has been proven that there are many advantages to recycling chemicals used in cleaning processes every day. Two advantages to recycling the cleaning solvents used in the dry cleaning process would be to save the environment and to reduce the cost of this cleaning process.
Is the chemical carbon disulfide used in the dry cleaning business?
Carbon disulfide has many industrial applications. Frequently used in fumigation and also as an insecticide, carbon disulfide is not used in the dry cleaning industry.
What is the use of dissolved carbon dioxide?
Liquid carbon dioxide can be used for dry cleaning as a non-toxic professional dry cleaning alternative.
Which of the following solvent is used for dry cleaning of clothes?
petrol
Why is petrol not used as a dry cleaning solvent?
Petrol (gasoline) was used in the early days of dry cleaning. Its biggest disadvantages are its volatility (meaning there are large evaporation losses) and low flash point, making it a fire hazard. The most common solvents used today are halogenated hydrocarbons such as 'perc'. It is very effective as a grease solvent but has severe environmental issues. An alternative is to use 'hydrocarbon' solvents, which are in fact chemically similar to petrol, but much less volatile.
Which benzene is used in dry cleaning?
Chlorobenzene is used in dry cleaning.
Why petrol is not usd as a dry cleaning solvent?
Because it's vapour is too volatile
How do you remove paraffin wax from carpet if you don't have a blow dryer or iron?
You can use regular household cleaners like ammonia and dry cleaning solvent
Why petrol is used to dry clean clothes?
Petrol is not used to dryclean clothing. I believe the most common fluid is 'benzene', a petroleum derivative that is quite different from petrol.
What chemicals are used in drapery dry cleaning?
They are the same chemicals used in dry cleaned cloths. It is not advised to take drapes to the dry cleaners. The main ingredients in Dry cleaning chemicals are solvents.
What is the liquid used for dry cleaning?
Water
Is petroleum used for dry cleaning?
yes
What is the use of acetone in dry cleaning?
Acetone is used occasionally in dry cleaning for such problems as removing chewing gum and the like.
What to use during blazer dry clean?
Perchloroethane is used in dry cleaning.
What are the uses of chloroalkanes?
used in solvents for dry cleaning
