Understanding Ethylene Oxide (EO) Sterilization: History, Mechanism, Process, and Safety
Historical Background of Ethylene Oxide (EO) Year Milestone 1859 Ethylene oxide was first discovered by Charles Adolphe Wurtz. 1920s–1940s Widely used as a fumigant and pesticide in the food industry (e.g. spices). 1940s–1950s EO was experimentally proven effective for sterilizing medical/lab equipment. 1950s–1960s First commercial EO sterilizers developed for routine hospital use. Present EO is […]