Ethylene oxide sterilization device is a key piece of equipment for manufacturers of single-use sterile medical devices. There are special requirements for installation, operation, and use management. Ethylene oxide is used as a sterilant, which is a broad-spectrum Sterilizer, can kill all kinds of microorganisms at room temperature, including spores, tubercle bacilli, bacteria, viruses, fungi, etc.
Overview
At present, medical devices are widely sterilized by ethylene oxide. .Ethylene oxide is a flammable and explosive toxic gas. Its molecular formula is C2H4O. It has an aromatic ether smell. It has a relative density of 0.884 at 4°C, a boiling point of 10.8°C, and a density of 1.52g/cm3 at room temperature. Under conditions, it is easy to volatilize into gas, and when the concentration is too high, it can cause an explosion.
The advantages are: l can kill all microorganisms, including bacterial spores. 2 Sterilized items can be wrapped and encapsulated as a whole to maintain a sterile state before use. 3 Relatively speaking, EO does not corrode plastics, metals, and rubbers, and will not make items yellow or brittle. 4 It can penetrate and sterilize irregular objects. 5 It can be used for the sterilization of items that cannot be soaked with disinfectant, dry heat, pressure, steam and other chemical gases.
