Ethylene oxide

Ethylene oxide:

Ethylene oxide or ethylene oxide, also called oxirane, is an organic compound with the formula C2H4O. This colorless, flammable gas has a faint sweet odor and is the simplest epoxide. The three rings in its structure include two carbon atoms and one oxygen atom.

Applications of ethylene oxide gas:

Ethylene oxide gas is one of the most widely used gas compounds and is widely used in various industries, especially petrochemical industries. This gas is used in the production of other compounds such as the production of various plastic and fiber products and the production of various sanitary detergents and medical equipment.

Advantages of ethylene oxide:

It has a very high penetration capability, so that it easily sterilizes porous objects. It is suitable for sterilizing tools that are sensitive to moisture (metal tools).