DRY CLEANING SOLVENTS The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources encour- of U.S. dry cleaners currently use perc ages dry cleaning business owners to remain up to date as their method of garment cleaning. on technology, research, publications & trends in order 85% However, perc regulation is on the rise & to maintain a competitive & profitable dry cleaning busi- various states are debating legislation to phase out its use. Joni ness. When purchasing new machinery with a lifetime up- Canterbury, Colorado’s Small Business Assistance Program wards of 20 years, it is essential to look beyond the indus- coordinator has noted that while still widely used, perc’s fu- try’s current conditions to consider where it may be by the ture will be a rocky road. Furthermore, Jon Meijer of the end of the machinery’s lifetime. In the same regards, re- Dry Cleaning & Laundry Institute, adds, “when you need searching & considering alternative cleaning solvents is an to replace your equipment, consider the alternatives. [The investment in the sustainability & future of your business. DLI] would be remiss if we said to buy new perc machines”. PERCHLOREOTHYLENE HYDROCARBON SOLVENTS LIQUID CARBON WET CLEANING perc, tetrachloroethylene DF-2000, EcoSoly, Shell Sol, Pure Dry DIOXIDE • utilizes specialized washers & • the most commonly used • the most common substitute • CO2 converts to a liquid dryers to control revolutions, method by U.S. dry cleaners RISKS: smog formation, various under high pressure, acting as a temperature, & moisture • demand has declined due to health effects, flamability hazards carrier of soap the way water • Detergents can be odorless, risks & public perception. low-toxic & biodegradable : Class IIIA does in a washing machine REGULATIONS • eliminates damage & shrink risk Combustible Solvent • most of the CO2 can be reused RISKS: carcinogous, environmen- • clothes dry instantly, are cool associated with home washers tal toxin, various health effects MACHINERY COST: $72,300 to the touch, & have no odor. • cleans any garment washed with typical dry clean methods REGULATIONS: hazardous LIQUID SILICONE decamethylclopentasiloxane, D5, GreenEarth RISKS: none RISKS: none air pollutant, hazardous waste handling & disposal, information • toxicity is uncertain & debated REGULATIONS: none REGULATIONS: none maintenance, compliance reports, RISKS: potential carcinogen machine restrictions, exhaust EPA POSTION: approved EPA POSTION: approved REGULATIONS: Class IIIA controls. alternative dry cleaning method alternative dry cleaning method Combustible Solvent MACHINERY COST: $53,800 MACHINERY COST: $72,300 MACHINERY COST: $191,800 MACHINERY COST: $54,800 July 2013 Machine Cost &Installation $191,800 $72,300 $72,300 $53,800 $54,800 * * Perc Liquid CO2 Liquid Silicone Hydrocarbon Wet Cleaning Solvents Regulations & Legal Requirements Wet Cleaning Capital & Operating Costs Liquid Hydrocarbon Liquid Wet utilizes over Electricity Natural Gas Water Perc Silicone Solvents CO2 Cleaning (kWh/100lb) (therms/100lb) (gal/100lb) Solvent Delivery • Perc 26.6 12.0 181.0 Spill Containment Systems • Liquid CO2 30.9 13.4 16.0 Emergency Spill • 65% Liquid Silicone 54.2 13.4 51.0 & Leak Plan less electricity Hydrocarbon Solvents 35.5 13.1 18.0 Leak Inspection Log • Wet Cleaning 9.3 9.0 87.0 Solvent Disposal •• & is the most Record Solvent • cost competitive Liquid Carbon Dioxide Consumption Dryer Exhaust Controls • alternative to goes through Machine Restrictions • less water perc machinery 90% Compliance Status Report • Hazardous Waste • • Handling & Disposal Ozone & Volatile Organic • For more information, visit the DNR’s industry assistance page: Compound Air Emissions http://dnr.wi.gov/SmallBusiness/ Clean Air Act Hazardous • Air Pollutant (HAP) Solvent Storage ••• Or call the Small Business Envriontal Assistance Program hotline: Storage Room •• 855.899.3021 Fire Control Device •• Licensing Fee •.