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HERO ID
755412
Reference Type
Technical Report
Subtype
EPA Report
Title
Evaluation of the carcinogenicity of ethylene oxide: External review draft
Author(s)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency :: U.S. EPA
Year
2006
Publisher
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Research and Development, National Center for Environmental Assessment
Location
Washington, DC
Report Number
EPA/635/R-06/003
Number of Pages
164
Language
English
URL
http://cfpub.epa.gov/ncea/cfm/recordisplay.cfm?deid=157664
Abstract
EPA conducted a peer review and public comment of the scientific basis supporting the human health hazard and dose-response assessment of ethylene oxide (cancer) that when finalized will appear on the Integrated Risk Information System (IRIS) database. Ethylene Oxide is a gas at room temperature used in chemical manufacturing and as a sterilizing agent for medical equipment and a fumigating agent for spices. Human exposure occurs in occupations involving contact with the gas in production facilities and hospitals that sterilize medical equipment. EtO can also be inhaled by residents living near production or sterilizing/fumigating facilities.
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