Facts on Hazardous Cleaning Solvents and Recommended Replacements

n-Propyl Bromide (nPB), Trichloroethylene (TCE), and Perchloroethylene (Perc) are three examples of harmful chemicals that are commonly used in aerosol cleaners in industrial applications. These chemicals are commonly used as cleaning solvents because they are non-flammable, have high solvency, and are relatively inexpensive. The facilities need to be familiar with every chemical used on the floor, with special attention paid to the following: Exposure limits, Exposure control methods and limitations, Ramifications of exposure, i.e. severity of the exposure effects.