How can people be exposed to ethylene oxide?

Primary pathways of ethylene oxide exposure

While ethylene oxide may have a sweet odor, it is generally undetectable to people who inhale the polluted air. Most exposure happens through the air because EtO easily and quickly spreads in this medium.

• Occupational exposure: Workers in facilities that use EtO have greater chances of exposure. These people have direct contact with the toxic gas, given that it’s a part of their job activities.
• Environmental exposure: People who live near factories that release EtO into the air might breathe it in without even knowing.
• Consumer exposure: EtO may be present in small amounts in medical devices or any other product that went through sterilization. However, the EPA has since issued regulations to minimize the risk of EtO exposure for consumers.

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