[Examinations of reaction kinetics involved in sterilization with ethylene oxide].
1979
E Steiger, and
H J Dobberkau
UI
MeSH Term
Description
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D007700
Kinetics
The rate dynamics in chemical or physical systems.
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.