| Document ID (ISN) | 42588 |
| CIS number |
84-1612 |
| ISSN - Serial title |
0014-6269 - Face au risque |
| Year |
1984 |
| Convention or series no. |
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| Author(s) |
Bouisson F. |
| Title |
The use of ethylene oxide in sterilisation and disinfection |
| Original title |
L'oxyde d'éthylène, emploi en stérilisation et désinfection [in French] |
| Bibliographic information |
Feb. 1984, No.200, p.25-31. Illus. 12 ref. |
| Abstract |
Proper use of ethylene oxide during sterilisation and disinfection operations in hospitals and industry. Physical and chemical properties (toxicity, flammability, tendency to polymerise, TLV in air). Conditions of use in explosive and non-explosive atmospheres. Recommended air monitoring measures (sampling), appropriate ventilation of work premises. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
safety engineering; flammable gases; hospitals; disinfectants; ethylene oxide |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
explosive atmospheres; explosion prevention; ventilation |
| Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
| Subject(s) |
Toxic and dangerous substances
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| Broad subject area(s) |
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| Browse category(ies) |
Health care services
Ethers
Ethylene oxide
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