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Although it causes cancer when inhaled at unsafe levels, EtO is a critical chemical used to sterilize half of all medical equipment such as bandages, pacemakers, and surgical kits that cannot withstand other sterilization methods.

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Ethylene oxide (EtO) can cause cancer if inhaled at unsafe levels; EtO is used to sterilize about half of all medical equipment (including bandages, pacemakers, surgical kits) that cannot tolerate other sterilization methods.
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The Daily Signal
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Addresses chemical safety and the role of EtO in sterilizing critical medical devices.

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