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How It’s Used<\/h2>\n

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 less invasive surgical and endoscopic diagnostic procedures.<\/p>\n

EtO uniquely penetrates packaging materials, destroying pathogens\u2014thus assuring the sterility of the product and package at a competitive cost. Since it is able to destroy microorganisms at low temperatures, EtO is used on sensitive devices such as pacemakers, fiber optics, heart-lung, and kidney dialysis machines. Given its versatility, EtO is the most widely used sterilant method for health care products.<\/p>\n

Ethylene oxide is also employed to sterilize laboratory materials, pharmaceuticals, and aseptic packaging and to reduce microbial load on cosmetics, artifacts, archival material, and library objects.<\/p>\n

As a fumigant, EtO is highly effective in killing bacteria, fungi, and insects in spices or other seasoning materials.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0For information on propylene oxide, including its properties and available Interscan monitoring instrumentation, visit this page<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Fixed Ethylene Oxide Detector<\/h2>\n

For multiple points of detection across a facility.<\/p>\n

More Info<\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Portable Ethylene Oxide Detector<\/h2>\n

Lightweight and straightforward detector for use in a single location.<\/p>\n

More Info<\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Monitoring Instrumentation<\/h3>\n

Check out Interscan’s full line of ethylene oxide<\/a> gas detection\/gas monitoring instrumentation.<\/p>\n

Further Documentation, including some of historical interest<\/h3>\n

Ethylene oxide monitoring in hospitals<\/a><\/p>\n

Ethylene Oxide Gas Sterilization of Medical Devices<\/a> [pdf file]<\/p>\n

Kill Microorganisms on Instruments Safely, Efficiently, and Cost Effectively (3M)<\/a> [pdf file]<\/p>\n

New requirements for EtO usage<\/a> [Posted 12 March 2010]<\/p>\n

OSHA’s comprehensive Small Business Guide for Ethylene Oxide<\/a> (2009) [14.9 MB pdf file]<\/p>\n

OSHA’s comprehensive Small Business Guide for Ethylene Oxide<\/a> (2009) [as a webpage]<\/p>\n

Our commentary<\/a> on the Small Business Guide for Ethylene Oxide (2009)<\/p>\n

Download a PowerPoint presentation on EtO monitoring requirements and EtO monitoring equipment<\/a>\u2014prepared for the Ethylene Oxide Sterilization Association (2.6 MB)<\/p>\n

Honeywell Announces Phase-out of Oxyfume Ethylene Oxide Sterilant Blends<\/a> [pdf file]<\/p>\n

EtO is alive and well, and there’s no “ban” on it!<\/a>\u2014Read what the Ethylene Oxide Sterilization Association has to say [pdf file]<\/p>\n

Complying with 40 CFR Part 63 subpart WWWWW–National Emission Standards for Hospital Ethylene Oxide Sterilizers<\/a><\/p>\n

Has the tide turned on EtO?<\/a> The US Environmental Protection Agency is finally consulting with the right expert<\/p>\n

FDA issues Warning Letter on Steris System 1<\/a>\u00a0 Numerous violations of the original 510(k) clearance are cited<\/p>\n

Hydrogen peroxide gas plasma issues<\/a><\/p>\n

Run a full EtO cycle in 10 hours including aeration<\/a>\u2014Read all about Stericert’s new controls [pdf file]<\/p>\n

Calibration procedure<\/a>\u2014EtO monitors<\/p>\n

Preventive maintenance<\/a>\u2014EtO monitoring systems<\/p>\n

Daily checklist<\/a>\u2014LD and RM type systems<\/p>\n

Daily checklist<\/a>\u2014PLC type systems<\/p>\n

Ethylene oxide safety data sheet<\/a> [pdf file]<\/p>\n

FDA issues a national warning<\/a> against the use of “Abtox” Plazlyte Sterilization System<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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