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DEQ Statement – EPA EtO Announcement
Today, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced plans to address the risks posed by air emissions of ethylene oxide (EtO) from commercial sterilizers, and also identified specific facilities where lifetime cancer risk levels are elevated for people who live nearby. The medical sterilization facility BD Medical in Sandy (9450 State St.) was identified as one…
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Ethylene Oxide in Utah
Ethylene Oxide (EtO) is an air toxic pollutant of emerging concern. At typical ambient concentrations, EtO is an odorless and colorless gas that is used in the sterilization of materials, such as medical equipment and spices. EtO is also an ingredient in chemical products, such as antifreeze, textiles, plastics, detergents and adhesives. EtO inhalation can…
