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Concept information

Término preferido

ethylene oxide

Tipo

  • Chemical

Definición

  • Information 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 viruses. It is used as a fumigant for foodstuffs and textiles and as an agent for the gaseous sterilization of heat-labile pharmaceutical and surgical materials.

Concepto genérico

Sinónimos

  • oxirane

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URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/38268

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