[Ethylene oxide sterilization and disinfection of plastic articles].
The outline of progress in the use of ethylene oxide sterilization of thermolabile plastic articles is presented. The explosiveness, adsorption and toxicity of the ethylene oxide and the influence of humidity on its bactericidal effectivity are especially emphasized. The methods of checking-up sterilization processes are indicated.
D004341:Drug Evaluation; D005030:Ethylenes / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D010087:Oxides / Q000008:administration & dosage; D010969:Plastics; D013242:Sterilization
D005030:Ethylenes; D010087:Oxides; D010969:Plastics
Sterylizacja i dezynfekcja tlenkiem etylenu wyrobów z tworzyw sztucznych