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Ethylene oxide Ethylene oxide is a surface disinfectant that is widely used in hospitals and the medical equipment industry to replace steam in the sterilization of heat-sensitive tools and equipment, such as disposable plastic syringes. It is so flammable and extremely explosive that it is used as a main component of thermobaric weapons therefore, it is commonly handled and shipped as a refrigerated liquid to control its hazardous nature. .
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