Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)

Tetrachloroethylene (perchloroethylene)

Tetrachloroethylene, also known as perchloroethylene or PCE, is a chlorinated solvent commonly used in dry cleaning and industrial degreasing. It is not a food ingredient and is primarily considered a hazardous material due to its toxicity and environmental persistence. The compound is regulated for occupational exposure and environmental release due to its classification as a possible human carcinogen by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC).