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Ethylene Oxide (ETO): Properties, Mode of action and uses

December 26, 2013 Acharya Tankeshwar 1

This post was most recently updated on April 28th, 2016Ethylene oxide (ETO) has been widely used as a low-temperature sterilant. ETO is a colorless gas that is flammable and explosive but it is liquid at temperatures below […]

Moist heat sterilization: Definition, Principle, Advantages and Disadvantages

December 23, 2013 Acharya Tankeshwar 20

This post was most recently updated on October 1st, 2019Of all the methods available for sterilization (killing or removal of all microorganisms, including bacterial spores), moist heat in the form of saturated steam under pressure […]

Dry-Heat Sterilization: Principle, Advantages and Disadvantages

December 23, 2013 Acharya Tankeshwar 12

This post was most recently updated on August 26th, 2019Dry heat sterilization (killing or removal of all microorganisms, including bacterial spores) technique requires longer exposure time (1.5 to 3 hours) and higher temperatures than moist […]