DOWPER™ solvent is a water-clear, stabilized solvent that meets industry standards for high-quality, dry cleaning-grade stabilized perchloroethylene. It is free of residual odors and safe for the fabrics, dyes and trims that are common in the fashion industry.
Virtually non-flammable, DOWPER solvent has neither a flash point nor flammability limits. And since zoning ordinances and leasing agreements are typically less restrictive when using non-flammable solvents, DOWPER solvent could offer greater flexibility in locating a plant.
There are other benefits of DOWPER solvent for dry cleaning, too.
For instance, DOWPER solvent:
• Readily dissolves virtually all organic stains, such as oils, greases, fats and waxes.
• Is much heavier than water, providing increased mechanical agitation during the wash cycle as solvent-laden clothes rise and fall in the drum.
• Features low viscosity and surface tension to enhance penetration
of fibers and rapidly dissolve solvent-soluble soils.
• Evaporates quickly in moderate heat.
• Can be recycled and reused repeatedly in a dry cleaning machine.
• Is non-corrosive in dry cleaning machines when proper procedures are followed.
Closed Delivery System Decreases Risks
The distribution of DOWPER solvent in small volume refillable (SVR) containers allows for safe handling and ease of recycling. This closed system eliminates the need for traditional long-hose delivery from distributor trucks, lowering the risk of releases during delivery and reducing potential exposure to solvent vapors. Here’s how it works:
• Your distributor delivers DOWPER solvent in stainless steel SVR containers. Each container is completely sealed and equipped with a tamper-proof dry-disconnect valve.
• A similar dry-disconnect valve is installed on the solvent tank of your dry cleaning machine, permitting both solvent flow and vapor return.
• Your distributor transports the SVR container into your plant on a wheeled cart and connects it to your dry cleaning machine using a special dry-disconnect coupler. All connections are sealed before and after transfer, so that virtually no liquid vapor is able to escape.
MSDS Details Safety and Handling Information
The perchloroethylene Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS), which is available directly from your supplier or distributor for DOWPER solvent, contains the most recent information on the health effects of perc, proper handling precautions, and first aid procedures. Since this document is revised periodically to keep it current with developments in research and regulations, it is important to make sure that you have the most current MSDS at all times. Always review the MSDS before handling perchloroethylene. To order a copy of the MSDS for DOWPER solvent, call Dow at (800) 447-4DOW (4369).
How Can DOWPER
Solvent Work for You?
Dow and DOWPER solvent extend the benefits of perchloroethylene to today’s dry cleaning operations in a safe, sustainable manner. To learn more about how DOWPER solvent and a closed loop delivery system can work for you, contact your local distributor of DOWPER solvent, call Dow at (800) 447-4369, or visit the DOWPER solvent website at www.dowper.com.
