Toxicological aspects of the exposure to ethylene oxide

Authors

  • Andrés Prat Marín Universidad de Barcelona; Departamento de Salud Pública y Legislación Sanitaria
  • Pedro Sanz Gallén Universidad de Barcelona; Departamento de Salud Pública y Legislación Sanitaria

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S0034-89101987000600009

Keywords:

Ethylene oxide^i3^stoxic, Esterilization, Risk

Abstract

Some important aspects of the use of ethylene oxide as a sterilizing agent for medical instruments are reviewed in this paper. Toxic, mutagenic, teratogenic and carcinogenic effects are the main risks described and emphasis it given to preventive mesures.

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Published

1987-12-01

Issue

Vol. 21 No. 6 (1987)

Section

Current Comments

How to Cite

Prat Marín, A., & Sanz Gallén, P. (1987). Toxicological aspects of the exposure to ethylene oxide . Revista De Saúde Pública, 21(6), 523-528. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0034-89101987000600009