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- Biosterile 9 (9% Ethylene Oxide balance Carbon Dioxide)
Biosterile 9 (9% Ethylene Oxide balance Carbon Dioxide)
Biosterile 9 is used as a sterilising agent
C2H4O
Pure ethylene oxide is a highly flammable and toxic gas. However, 9% Ethylene Oxide balance Carbon Dioxide mixture is classified as non-flammable gas (class 2.2).
Uses
Typical articles sterilised with ethylene oxide include:
- Medicine bottles
- Food containers
- Surgeons' gloves and instruments
- First aid bandages
- Cleanroom clothes
NOTE: it is banned for fumigation use as part of the Rotterdam Convention.
Product Summary
Gas composition
- Ethylene Oxide 9.0% ± 1.0%
- Carbon dioxide balance
Impurities
Moisture ≤ 100 ppm
Available sizes
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| Size | Product code | Volume | Weight (full)* | Pressure | Outlet connection | Availability | Cert. of conformance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G | 557142 | 30 kg | 85 kg | 5,600 kPa | CGA 350 | Australia wide | Download |
Additional Details
Physical & chemical properties
| Appearance | Flammability |
|---|---|
| AppearanceColourless gas | FlammabilityNon flammable |
Hazard symbol (GHS)
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Non-flammable non-toxic gas 2.2