A chemical widely used in the health care industry to sterilize medical devices and also used to make other chemicals. In the year 2000 the US government upgraded ethylene oxide to the status of a "known human carcinogen." There is an increased risk for leukemia and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma in workers exposed to ethylene oxide.

A chemical used to make antifreeze, to clean medical equipment, and as a pesticide. It is also found in tobacco smoke. Being exposed to ethylene oxide can cause lung damage, headache, nausea, vomiting [..]

n. ~ A biocide used as a fumigant to kill mold and to sterilize materials. Citations: †(Hengemihle, Weberg, and Shahani 1995) Over the past several decades, ethylene oxide gained such wide acceptance [..]

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 Virus [..]

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 virus [..]

Compound produced from ethylene and used as an intermediate in the production of MEG and other chemicals.

EO is a colorless, flammable gas that can be used in its 100% concentration or in compounds with such inert chemicals as Carbon Dioxide (CO2 ) or Chlorofluorohydrocarbons (CFHC). It is an alkylating a [..]

C2H4O, An organic compound that is colorless & flammable at room temperature with a sweet odor. Its atmospheric importance is that is can cause irritations of the eyes and mucous membranes and pro [..]

A flammable colourless gas found in the production of solvents, anti-freeze, detergents, adhesives, polyurethane foam and pharmaceuticals.

Ethylene oxide (EO) is a chemical intermediate used in the manufacture of glycol ethers, ethoxylates and ethylene glycol. Ethylene oxide derivatives have a wide range of applications, from detergents and cosmetics to antifreeze; they are also used in the manufacture of man-made fibres, brake fluids and polyethylene terephthalate (PET).

(organic compound) The simplest epoxide; used as a sterilizing agent and in the production of ethylene glycol.