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Among the disinfection techniques applicable to medical and pharmaceutical products, the use of gas remains the most commonly employed method.<\/p>\n
IONISOS, an expert in industrial sterilization, presents the process of ethylene oxide sterilization, its uses, and its limitations<\/strong>.<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_section” bg_color=”#f7f7f7″][vc_column column_padding=”padding-6″ column_center=”true” width=”2\/3″][vc_column_text el_class=”h2presta”]<\/p>\n Sterilization using ethylene oxide<\/strong> (EtO) has significant advantages when it comes to medical equipment. This agent effectively eliminates microorganisms at relatively low temperatures (30 to 60\u00b0C at most). This technique is recommended for heat-sensitive equipment and those that cannot undergo ionization processes.<\/p>\n The operation proceeds as follows:<\/p>\n Once verified, the equipment can be shipped and is immediately usable.<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column bg_image=”15460″ column_center=”true” width=”1\/3″] Ethylene oxide is widely used for industrial sterilization<\/strong> in the pharmaceutical, medical, and cosmetic sectors. Its high toxicity to living organisms makes it an effective and reliable tool for sterilizing equipment as well as for treating archives, for example.<\/p>\n It also has the advantage of being compatible with a wide range of materials and is suitable for products that cannot withstand high-temperature sterilization. Finally, ethylene oxide can penetrate into the smallest crevices of the items to be sterilized. This characteristic makes its use possible on already packaged materials.<\/p>\n Regarding the disadvantages, there is little to criticize about the gas sterilization<\/strong> method:<\/p>\n To address this last point, IONISOS develops customized sterilization cycles<\/strong>, reducing the gas concentration to a minimum. Residues are therefore minimal, which decreases the duration of degassing and makes your products operational more quickly.<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_section” bg_color=”#f7f7f7″][vc_column column_padding=”padding-6″ column_center=”true” width=”2\/3″][vc_column_text el_class=”h2presta”]<\/p>\n Working with IONISOS guarantees you tailored support with a dedicated contact person, excellent responsiveness, and on-site controls thanks to our integrated laboratory.<\/p>\n Our company specializes in EtO sterilization<\/strong>, as well as ionization (beta and gamma). Founded in 1956, the original company merged in 1993 to become IONISOS. We currently operate in about ten specialized treatment centers across France and Europe.<\/p>\n By the end of this year (2022), we will open a new EtO treatment<\/strong> site in Kleve, Germany. Spanning 6,600 m\u00b2, fully automated cells will transport the products to be sterilized to the treatment chambers, followed by aeration chambers. This will enhance our responsiveness and allow us to handle larger volumes.<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column bg_image=”17697″ column_center=”true” width=”1\/3″]Ethylene Oxide, a Sterilization Agent<\/h2>\n
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The Advantages and Constraints of Gas Sterilization<\/h2>\n
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IONISOS, Your Partner in Industrial Sterilization<\/h2>\n