Ethylene Oxide

CAS Number

75-21-8

Synonym

AI3-26263; Amprolene; Anprolene; Caswell No. 443; Dihydrooxirene; Dimethylene oxide; Epoxyethane; Ethene oxide; Ethox; Fema No. 2433; NCI-C50088; Oxacyclopropane; Oxane; Oxirane; Oxyfume; EPA Pesticide Code: 042301

Occurrence/Use

Agricultural product fumigant, disinfectant (hospital equipment), thermobaric weapons; organic chemical synthesis (ethylene glycol and higher glycols), production of detergents, solvents, plastics, adhesives, antifreeze, pharmaceuticals; component of tobacco smoke

More information about Ethylene Oxide

Chronic REL

Chronic Inhalation REL (μg/m3):	30
Chronic Target Organs:	Nervous system
Human Data:	No
Last Chronic REL Revision:	2000
Chronic Reference Exposure Levels Comments:	OEHHA 2008. Technical Supporting Document for Noncancer RELs, Appendix D3 Notice of Public Comment Period and Workshops on a Draft Cancer Inhalation Unit Risk for Ethylene Oxide