9 Important Antimicrobial Chemical Agents
The main gaseous agents currently used for sterilization of aforesaid objects are ethylene oxide, betapropiolactone, and formaldehyde. Ethylene Oxide: Ethylene oxide (C 2 H 4 O) is a relatively simple organic compound, and by far, is the most effective and useful gaseous antimicrobial agent known. This compound exists as liquid at temperatures ...