Ethylene oxide gas, abbreviated as EO, also known as ethylene oxide, has a small molecule, unstable structure of the ternary ring, has strong penetration and chemical activity. Ethylene oxide (EO), also known as "ethylene oxide", is flammable, explosive, easy to self-polymerize and toxic, but its use is relatively wide, so in the process of transportation, storage and use, great care should be taken to prevent accidents.
Ethylene oxide is a colorless transparent liquid at 4 with a density of 0884g ml, boiling point 108. It has an aromatic ether taste. Ethylene oxide is soluble in any proportion of water and can also be soluble in organic solvents or greases.
Ethylene oxide is a central nervous system depressant, irritant, and plasma poison. It has good stability, and when the articles to be sterilized are penetrated, the probability of ethylene oxide decomposition or degradation is zero, which can provide an effective guarantee for maintaining the effective gas concentration on the surface of the articles to be sterilized, so that the quality of sterilization is not affected.
However, ethylene oxide is harmful to human health. Long-term exposure to ethylene oxide may cause hemolysis, allergic reactions, and even cancer. Specifically, an adult woman who inhales ethylene oxide at a concentration of 500 ppm can develop pulmonary, partial, or respiratory toxicity, respiratory failure, convulsions, or seizures, and eventually nausea, vomiting, or death. In addition, **redness and swelling occur rapidly upon contact, blister after a few hours, and can be sensitized by repeated contact. Fluid splashing into the eye can cause corneal burns.
Therefore, precautions should be taken during operation. If you accidentally splash ethylene oxide liquid on ** or in your eyes, you should immediately rinse with running water and seek medical attention.