Sterilization with ethylene oxide at the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary is performed in part of a large sterilizer, which has a chamber measuring 24 by 36 inches, with a depth of 48 inches.

Scientists have discovered a potentially greener way to produce ethylene oxide, according to a new study.

Chemical engineers have discovered that adding nickel atoms to silver catalysts could revolutionize the production of ethylene oxide by eliminating the need for toxic chlorine while maintaining ...

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Background: Ethylene oxide (EO) is widely used as a disinfectant and is also a common environmental pollutant. Exposure to EO has been associated with various systemic diseases, posing crucial health ...

Background: Ethylene oxide (EO) is widely used as a disinfectant and is also a common environmental pollutant. Exposure to EO has been associated with various systemic diseases, posing crucial health ...

The standard applies to liquid chemical sterilants, high-level disinfectants, and gaseous chemical sterilizers. It includes extensive information on ethylene oxide, glutaraldehyde, hydrogen peroxide, ...

Two lawsuits challenge the EPA’s regulation of ethylene oxide As the regulatory fight over toxic sterilization facilities continues, the health of more than 14 million people may hang in the ...

ShareA new study has found that women exposed to a chemical used in hospital disinfectant are more likely to give birth to children with shrunken heads. The researchers published their findings in the ...

Ethylene oxide is a sweet-smelling colourless gas used as a pesticide, as a disinfectant in agricultural products, and in the industrial sector as a steriliser for medical equipment and fumigation ...