Determining Ethylene Oxide Sterilization Allowable Limits

What is Sterilization using Ethylene Oxide? The gas ethylene oxide, sometimes referred to as EO or EtO, is frequently used to chemically sterilize medical equipment and supplies. One powerful and deeply penetrating alkylating agent is ethylene oxide. It is a very effective sterilizing agent because of these qualities. But ethylene oxide can potentially cause cancer…