Dry Cleaning Fluid

**Semantic type:** Classification|Hazardous or Poisonous Substance

**Definition:** Any of the non-water-based solvents used to remove soil and stains from clothes. The most common of these is tetrachloroethylene (perchloroethylene), a known human carcinogen. Alternative compounds include glycol ethers, petroleum-based solvents, liquid silicone (decamethylcyclopentasiloxane or D5), modified hydrocarbon blends, brominated solvents, and supercritical CO2.

**Synonyms:** - Dry Cleaning