Ethylene Oxide (EtO or EO) is used widely in the chemical industry, but the biggest human exposure to this compound occurs when it is employed as a sterilant. EtO sterilization is the method of choice in those situations when conventional steam sterilization would damage the goods. Thus, it has great applicability to many of the less invasive surgical techniques and endoscopic diagnostic procedures.

Our latest EtO Monitoring systems brochure is available in Acrobat (pdf) format...

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For more information on ethylene oxide, EtO monitoring, and system maintenance, follow these links.

Ethylene oxide monitoring in hospitals

Download a PowerPoint presentation on EtO monitoring requirements and EtO monitoring equipment—prepared for the Ethylene Oxide Sterilization Association (2.6 MB)

EtO is alive and well, and there's no "ban" on it!—Read what the Ethylene Oxide Sterilization Association has to say   [pdf file]

Complying with 40 CFR Part 63 subpart WWWWW--National Emission Standards for Hospital Ethylene Oxide Sterilizers

Has the tide turned on EtO? The US Environmental Protection Agency is finally consulting with the right expert

Hydrogen peroxide gas plasma issues

Run a full EtO cycle in 10 hours including aeration—Read all about Stericert's new controls   [pdf file]

Calibration procedure—EtO monitors

Preventive maintenance—EtO monitoring systems

Daily checklist—LD and RM type systems

Daily checklist—PLC type systems

FDA issues a national warning against the use of "Abtox" Plazlyte Sterilization System

Check out these sections in our Photo Gallery, for pictures of installed EtO monitoring systems and maintenance procedures.