EPA proposes limits on carcinogenic gas used to sterilize medical devices
On Tuesday, the Environmental Protection Agency proposed new limits on the use of a carcinogenic gas called ethylene oxide. The hope is to reduce ethylene oxide emissions by 80%, which the agency said is part of the Biden administration’s Cancer Moonshot and its “commitment to securing environmental justice and protecting public health.”
The actions consist of two rules: one aimed at forcing sterilizing facilities that use ethylene oxide to cut down on their emissions, and another aimed at protecting workers and communities who are most vulnerable to exposure.
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