Microbiology: A Systems Approach
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Author: Marjorie Kelly Cowan Professor
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Chapter 11.3, Problem 22AYP
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To determine:
The applications for ethylene oxide sterilization.
Concept introduction:
Various gaseous, aerosols or chemical vapors are used as sterilant that controls microbial growth. Ethylene oxide, chlorine dioxide,and propylene oxide are some of the gaseous sterilants.
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