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PCR Test Examination for EO What is ethylene oxide?…
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What is ethylene oxide?
At room temperature, ethylene oxide is a flammable colorless gas with a sweet odor.
It is used primarily to produce other chemicals, including antifreeze.
In smaller amounts, ethylene oxide is used as a pesticide and a sterilizing agent.
The ability of ethylene oxide to damage DNA makes it an effective sterilizing agent but also accounts for its cancer-causing activity.