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EAN 9780939450763 · American Hospital Pub. · technology
9780939450763Plain-language summary of each regulated substance found above, drawn from public regulatory data.
Ethylene oxide is a gas used to sterilize medical equipment and spices, and it’s also a building block for making antifreeze and other chemicals. You might encounter it in hospitals or industrial settings, but it’s not something you’d find in household products. California’s Proposition 65 lists ethylene oxide because it can cause cancer, birth defects, and reproductive harm. The state’s experts have determined that exposure to this chemical, even at low levels, may pose serious health risks over time. For example, the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) classifies it as a Group 1 carcinogen, meaning it’s known to cause cancer in humans. That’s why California requires businesses to warn people if they’re exposed to ethylene oxide above certain limits. This summary draws on public regulatory data; the linked source is authoritative. Source: California OEHHA Proposition 65 List (https://oehha.ca.gov/proposition-65/proposition-65-list).
Ethylene oxide is a man-made chemical used primarily to sterilize medical equipment and to produce other chemicals like antifreeze and plastics. You might also encounter it as a fumigant for spices or stored crops. The World Health Organization’s International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) classifies ethylene oxide as Group 1, meaning it is “carcinogenic to humans.” This classification is based on strong evidence from studies of exposed workers, linking it to certain cancers like leukemia and breast cancer. IARC’s evaluation is part of its Monographs program, which reviews scientific data to identify cancer hazards. Because ethylene oxide is a gas at room temperature, exposure typically happens through inhalation in industrial or healthcare settings. Regulatory agencies set strict limits to protect workers and the public. This summary draws on public regulatory data; the linked source is authoritative. Source: WHO IARC Monographs (https://monographs.iarc.who.int/list-of-classifications).
Ethylene oxide is a gas used mainly to sterilize medical equipment and to make other chemicals, like antifreeze and detergents. It is not used in cosmetics. Under EU law, ethylene oxide is banned from all cosmetic products because it is a known skin sensitizer and can cause allergic reactions. The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) classifies ethylene oxide as Group 1 (carcinogenic to humans), meaning there is strong evidence it can cause cancer. Because of these risks, the EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 lists it in Annex II as a prohibited substance. This means no cosmetic product sold in the EU can contain ethylene oxide. The ban helps protect consumers from exposure to this hazardous chemical through personal care items. This summary draws on public regulatory data; the linked source is authoritative. Source: EU CosIng database (https://ec.europa.eu/growth/tools-databases/cosing/).
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