Ethylene oxide sterilizers are a common type of sterilizing equipment that is very effective. Specifically, an ethylene oxide sterilizer sterilizes items using ethylene oxide gas, which is capable of killing microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses and fungi at lower temperatures. Therefore, ethylene oxide sterilizers are suitable for items that cannot withstand high temperatures and hot and humid conditions, such as medical devices, electronic components, and pharmaceutical packaging.
Compared with other sterilization methods, ethylene oxide sterilization has the following advantages:
Capable of killing various types of microorganisms, including spores and fungi.
It has good penetration properties and is able to penetrate different shapes of instruments and packages to achieve a comprehensive sterilization effect.
Small sterilization dose to avoid leaving residue on the surface of articles.
Easy to operate, no preheating or cooling time is required, and the sterilization process is completed quickly.
It should be noted that ethylene oxide is a carcinogen, so the operation process needs to strictly comply with the relevant safety regulations, such as wearing personal protective equipment, to ensure ventilation. In addition, in the sterilization process also need to control the concentration of ethylene oxide and time, to ensure that the items completely achieve sterilization effect, and to protect the safety of the operator and the environment.