Author/Editor		Berkopec, Barbara; Vidic, Andrej
Title		Ekološki problemi sterilizacije z etilenoksidom v Sloveniji
Translated title		Ecological problems of sterilization with etylenoxide in Slovenia
Type		članek
Source		Delo Varn
Vol. and No.		Letnik 41, št. 3
Publication year		1996
Volume		str. 129-33
Language		slo
Abstract		Sterilization of food and medical equipment by ethylene oxide (ETO) involves definite risks. ETO is a significant health hazard for human and animals, and is also a potential explosive. Experimental results in eight sterilization plants in Slovenia are given and the ecological problems caused by ETO in Slovenia such as professional exposure to ETO in the working environment, emissions of ETO into the atmosphere and residues of ETO in sterilized materials are discussed. An assessment of the current state of ETO chemical sterilization plants in Slovenia is given, and measures which need to be taken to improve their safety regime suggested.
Descriptors		STERILIZATION ETHYLENE OXIDE OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE SAFETY INCINERATION