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Ethylene oxide sterilization in hospital practice

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  15 May 2009

M. A. R. Freeman  and
C. F. Barwell
M. A. R. Freeman
Affiliation:
Clinical Assistant, Surgical Unit
C. F. Barwell
Affiliation:
Professor of Bacteriology, The London Hospital, E. 1
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A non-explosive mixture of ethylene oxide and Arcton 12 is described. This mixture is now available commercially in this country.

A sterilizing chamber and related equipment for use with this gas and a sterilizing technique are also described.

Some applications of ethylene oxide sterilization are briefly discussed.

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Type
Research Article
Information
Journal of Hygiene , Volume 58 , Issue 3 , September 1960 , pp. 337 - 345
Copyright
Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1960

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