I want to have a carpet spot cleaner analized so that I can duplicate
the exact formulation. I want to discover where to purchace the
chemical agents involved and how to step by step manufacture the exact
spotting solution anylized. I would like to have this service
performed in
an area close to the 95404 zip code as possable.I also need to be
informed of any safty and legal requirements required to manufacture
and bottle the spotter.

Hello and thank you for your question.

It may not be necessary to analyze carpet spot cleaning products on
the market--you'll find that the active ingredient is almost always a
percentage concentration of perchlorethylene.

Stains
http://www.ldp.be/Consumer/maintenance-subframeset.asp?maintenance-stain.asp~contentFrame

STAIN REMOVAL 
http://www.amlservices.com/carpets/maint.html

This is good to know, since you often won't find the ingredients
listed on the label
Prochem
http://www.prochem.com/spotters.html
Oreck
http://www.oreck.com/cleaning-supplies/carpet-upholstery-care.cfm

CARPET CLEANER
http://www.epa.gov/grtlakes/seahome/housewaste/house/carpetcl.htm
http://www.epa.gov/grtlakes/seahome/housewaste/house/perchloro.htm

Apache Chemical
http://www.apachechemical.com/82/7375.htm?137

You would buy perchloethylene from a commercial supplier; the minimum
order is likely to be a single 55 gallon drum.
Vulcan Chemicals
http://www.vul.com/vulchemicals/products/perch.asp
Dow Chemical
http://www.dow.com/safechem/product/perch.htm
Hill Brothers
http://hillbrothers.com/msds/perchloro.htm
ChemIndustry.com
http://www.chemindustry.com/chemnames/P/perchloroethylene.asp

You'll need to be careful in handling this hazardous substance
The Risks of Perchloroethylene 
http://www.acsh.org/publications/priorities/0801/dryclean.html

General Description 
http://www.osha.gov/dts/chemicalsampling/data/CH_260500.html
http://www.checnet.org/healthehouse/chemicals/chemicals-detail.asp?Main_ID=236

There are non-toxic alternatives to perch, 
Wet Cleaning Wool and Silk
http://www.care2.com/channels/solutions/home/133
but they will not be effective as a spot cleaner that you might compile and sell.
http://www.care2.com/channels/solutions/home/133

The broader class that perch is a member of includes
Chemicals in the "organic solvent" class include aliphatic
hydrocarbons (mineral spirits, varnish, kerosene), aromatic
hydrocarbons (benzene, toluene, xylene), chlorinated hydrocarbons
(carbon tetrachloride, trichloroethylene, tetrachloroethylene [also
known as perchloroethylene, or perc]), aliphatic alcohols (methanol),
glycols (ethylene glycol), and glycol ethers (methoxyethanol).
http://eces.org/articles/static/92475720048660.shtml
But again, it's fair to say that perch works best.

You also asked about compiance requirements in zip code 95404.
This is a concern because of the susceptability of well water to
contamination in your area
Sonoma County
http://www.sonoma-county.org/health/eh/pdf/wellness.pdf

However, there is a good chance that you can meet the fairly easy
licensing requirements for a cottage industry:

"Cottage Industries are commercial uses in conjunction with a dwelling
which are more extensive than home occupations, but which, like home
occupations, do not alter or disturb the residential or rural nature
of the premises or its surroundings. Cottage industries are permitted
upon issuance of a Minor Use Permit. Contact the County Department of
Planning & Building Services cited above for more information about
this designation."
Cottage Industries Permit 
http://www.edfc.org/edfc/smallbus2.html

Please check through this list and see if there are other
AGENCIES YOU MAY NEED TO CONTACT
http://ci.santa-rosa.ca.us/as/rev/pdf/who_to_contact.pdf

Good luck with you project, and thanks again for letting us help.

Search terms used:
carpet spot solvent
PERCHLOROETHYLENE
PERCHLOROETHYLENE spot
PERCHLOROETHYLENE california
95404 ~environment license

Sincerely,
Google Answers Researcher
Richard-ga

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Request for Answer Clarification by serviceman-ga on 21 Nov 2003 13:54 PST

None of the answers that I recived are worth didly. I do not want to
purchase a carpet spot cleaner. I already have a spot cleaner that I
like. I want to anylize it so that I can duplicate it.

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Clarification of Answer by richard-ga on 21 Nov 2003 20:35 PST

Although you have already rated my answer, I will try to get you the
information that you need.

So far the most promising company for chemical analysis appears to be
IMPACT Analytical
1910 West Saint Andrews Road
Midland, MI 48640, U.S.A.
http://www.impactanalytical.com/molchar.html

Of course they are not located in California but they are accustomed
to dealing with their customers by mail.

Anyway I will continue to look for analytical companies closer to you,
but I wanted to start you off with this one.

-R

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Clarification of Answer by richard-ga on 01 Dec 2003 10:41 PST

Hello again:

As promised, I have continued to look for California-area companies
that may be able to analyze the cleaner and advise you on safety and
legal requirements.

I have located two:

Garwood Laboratories, Inc.
http://www.garwoodtestlabs.com/
7829 Industry Ave. 
Pico Rivera, Ca 90660 
(888) 427-4111
Phone: (562) 949 -ASAP (2727) Fax: (562) 949 - 8757 

and 

Atlas Testing Laboratories, Inc.
http://www.atlastesting.com/
6929 E. Slauson Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90040
(323) 722-8810

I also located a Pennsylvania firm:
Analytical Testing Services, Inc.
http://www.wetestit.com/
Telephone:   814-432-7214 
FAX:   814-432-9424 
Postal address:   P. O. Box 61; Franklin, PA 16323-0061 
Shipping address:  191 Howard St; Franklin, PA 16323-2362 
Electronic mail:   info@WeTestIT.com

As you'll see by their websites, all of these are commericial
enterprises.  You will need to talk to them about the possibility of
their doing your job at a reasonable price, and the safety aspects of
production.

Good luck
Richard-ga

The answer is useless and was not specific to the question asked.