Dear sir, This is to inform you that solvent CFC 113 ‘(trade names: Arklone (ICI) and ‘Valclene’ (DuPont) used in the process of dry cleaning will be prohibited under a new Regulation on substances that deplete the ozone layer which will take effect from 1 October 2000.
You will no longer be allowed to use solvent CFC 113 after 1 October 2000. Use of CFC 113 is defined as use for servicing or maintenance of equipment, including top-up.
The alternative that you may wish to consider is perchloroethylene, most frequently known as ‘perc’ (trade names: ‘Perklone’ (ICI) and ‘Dowper’ (Dow)) although you should contact your machine supplier or solvent supplier for information on this matter.
For more information contact: Mike Dunne, Department of Trade & Industry (DTI) e-mail michael.dunne@dti.gsi.gov.uk Fax: 020 7215 1691 Teresa Knott, Department of Environment, Transport & the Regions (DETR) e-mail teresa_knott@detr.gsi.gov.uk Fax: 020 7944 5219
