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Elimination of perchlorethylene used for dry cleaning in a laundry establishment

Elimination of perchlorethylene used for dry cleaning in a laundry establishment

Type of measure: Substitution

A hospital laundry establishment located in Madrid dry-cleaned sheets, towels, working clothes, etc. for several healthcare facilities. Perchlorethylene (aka Tetrachlooretheen) was used only to remove persistent stains.

A Union intervention managed to eliminate the harmful product perchlorethylene, and clothes with persistent stains are now discarded.

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Published July 26, 2023
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Lavandería hospitalaria central
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Spain
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SUBSPORTplus@baua.bund.de
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