Enhancement of the kinetics of the aerat
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Matthews, I. P. ;Gibson, C. ;Samuel, A. H.
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Article
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1989
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John Wiley and Sons
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English
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Ethylene oxide (EO) is used extensively to sterilize medical supplies that are heat sensitive. EO residues in materials post sterilization can present a hazard to patients at the point of use. Protracted aeration (i.e. degassing) times are necessary post sterilization to reduce EO residues to an acc