Residual effects of ethylene oxide sterilization. 1969

D J Cleary

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D005027 Ethylene Oxide A colorless and flammable gas at room temperature and pressure. Ethylene oxide is a bactericidal, fungicidal, and sporicidal disinfectant. It is effective against most micro-organisms, including viruses. It is used as a fumigant for foodstuffs and textiles and as an agent for the gaseous sterilization of heat-labile pharmaceutical and surgical materials. (From Reynolds, Martindale The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p794) Oxirane,Oxide, Ethylene
D013242 Sterilization The destroying of all forms of life, especially microorganisms, by heat, chemical, or other means.

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