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Why Is Ethylene Oxide Used for Sterilization Despite Being Carcinogenic

It’s effective and readily evaporates. The term carcinogenic pertains to long-term exposure at elevated concentrations.


Occasional contact is not associated with cancer. I’m employed at an ethylene oxide facility and haven’t come across numerous instances of cancer.

Dana Lin
Dana Lin Senior Compliance & Safety Engineer

Specializes in global explosion-proof standards (ATEX/IECEx) and rigorous technical compliance, providing the foundational engineering data for industrial safety.

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