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Ethylene Oxide
CAS ID #: 000075-21-8
Ethylene oxide is a flammable gas with a somewhat sweet odor. It dissolves easily in water.
Ethylene oxide is a man-made chemical that is used primarily to make ethylene glycol (a chemical used to make antifreeze and polyester). A small amount (less than 1%) is used to control insects in some stored agricultural products and a very small amount is used in hospitals to sterilize medical equipment and supplies.
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