Noun
ethylene oxide (uncountable)
(organic chemistry) The simplest epoxide; used as a sterilizing agent and in the production of ethylene glycol.
Before the TCEQ publicly released its ethylene oxide assessment, Honeycutt sent it to Anne Idsal, a former TCEQ employee who is now running the EPA’s Air Office, which is steering the agency’s policy on ethylene oxide. Source: Internet
Researchers have tested a variety of methods — ultraviolet light, bleach, ethylene oxide gas, moist heat — and have concluded in published papers that decontamination can work. Source: Internet
Polyether polyols are mostly made by co-polymerizing ethylene oxide and propylene oxide with a suitable polyol precursor. citation Polyester polyols are made similarly to polyester polymers. Source: Internet
However, sterilant alkylating agents (e.g. ethylene oxide ), and 10% bleach are effective against endospores. Source: Internet
Manufacturers that use the cancer-causing chemical ethylene oxide face new restrictions in Georgia under legislation Gov. Brian Kemp has signed into law. Source: Internet
Vantage is one of the factories in Lake County that emits ethylene oxide. Source: Internet