Precautions For Gas Sterilization

(1) Installation requirements for ethylene oxide sterilizers: Ethylene oxide sterilizers must be placed in a well-ventilated area and should not be placed near fire sources. For the convenience of repair and regular maintenance, a 51cm space should be reserved on each side (including the top) of the ethylene oxide sterilizer. A dedicated exhaust duct should be installed and completely isolated from other exhaust ducts in the building.
(2) Principles and precautions for ethylene oxide safety protection:
(1) Ensure that the ethylene oxide sterilizer and gas cylinders or gas tanks are away from fire sources and static electricity.
(2) The storage area of ​​ethylene oxide should be free of fire sources, rotating motors, sunlight, good ventilation, and a temperature below 40°C, but it should not be placed in a refrigerator. Strictly handle it in accordance with the national storage requirements for flammable and explosive items.
(3) Do not use too much force when adding medicine or opening the bottle to avoid spraying the liquid.
(4) Monitor the air concentration of the ethylene oxide working environment every year.
(5) Ethylene oxide staff should be trained in professional knowledge and emergency accident handling. After excessive exposure to ethylene oxide, quickly move the patient away from the poisoning site and breathe in fresh air immediately; after skin contact, rinse the contact area with water for at least 15 minutes and take off the dirty clothes at the same time; if the eyes come into contact with liquid ethylene oxide or high-concentration ethylene oxide gas, rinse the eyes for at least 10 minutes. In the above cases, you should seek medical attention as soon as possible.
(6) Clean, maintain and debug ethylene oxide sterilization equipment regularly according to the manufacturer's requirements.
(7) Ethylene oxide can form toxic ethylene glycol when it comes into contact with water, so it cannot be used for food sterilization.