Main Title |
Health assessment document for ethylene oxide. |
Author |
Gray, D. A. ;
Harris, B. ;
Bosch, S. ;
Santodonato, J.
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CORP Author |
Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, DC. Office of Health and Environmental Assessment. |
Publisher |
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Research and Development, Office of Health and Environmental Assessment, Environmental Criteria and Assessment Office, |
Year Published |
1985 |
Report Number |
EPA 600/8-84-009F |
Stock Number |
PB86-102597 |
OCLC Number |
12922161 |
Subjects |
Ethylene oxide--Toxicology ;
Carcinogens ;
Ethylene Oxide--poisoning ;
Neoplasms--chemically induced
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Additional Subjects |
Hazardous materials ;
Industrial hygiene ;
Toxicology ;
Environmental surveys ;
Ethylene oxide ;
Ecology ;
Pesticides ;
Assessments ;
Exposure ;
Water pollution ;
Carcinogens ;
Microorganisms ;
Air pollution ;
Transport properties ;
Potable water ;
Mutagens ;
Epidemiology ;
Laboratory animals ;
Chemical properties ;
Physical properties ;
Health risks ;
Land pollution ;
Occupational safety and health ;
Toxic substances ;
Environmental health ;
Path of pollutants ;
Cancer ;
Pharmacokinetics
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Internet Access |
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Holdings |
Library |
Call Number |
Additional Info |
Location |
Last Modified |
Checkout Status |
EHAM |
RA1242.E72H43 1985 |
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Region 1 Library/Boston,MA |
04/29/2016 |
EJBD |
EPA 600-8-84-009F |
c.1 |
Headquarters Library/Washington,DC |
04/14/2014 |
EJED |
EPA-600/8-84-009F |
Missing |
OCSPP Chemical Library/Washington,DC |
03/08/1991 |
EKBD |
EPA-600/8-84-009F |
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Research Triangle Park Library/RTP, NC |
03/19/2004 |
ELBD ARCHIVE |
EPA 600-8-84-009F |
Received from HQ |
AWBERC Library/Cincinnati,OH |
10/04/2023 |
ELBD |
EPA 600-8-84-009F |
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AWBERC Library/Cincinnati,OH |
01/28/1989 |
ESAD |
EPA 600-8-84-009F |
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Region 10 Library/Seattle,WA |
03/23/2010 |
NTIS |
PB86-102597 |
Some EPA libraries have a fiche copy filed under the call number shown. |
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07/26/2022 |
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Collation |
1 volume (various pagings) : illustrations ; 28 cm |
Abstract |
The largest single use of ethylene oxide is as an intermediate in the synthesis of ethylene glycol. However, small amounts of this epoxide are used as a sterilant or pesticide in commodities, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, tobacco, and other items, representing a considerable potential for human exposure. The pharmacokinetics of ethylene oxide have not been studied extensively. While only limited studies found in the literature searched concerned the absorption of this chemical, toxicity data suggest that absorption occurs via the respiratory and gastrointestinal tracts. Acute exposure to ethylene oxide in humans results in symptoms of headache, vomiting, dyspnea, and diarrhea. Subacute and chronic effects are not well documented. Data indicate that many different types of genetic damage may be induced following exposure to ethylene oxide. It was found to be mutagenic in the Ames Salmonella assay to Bacillus subtilis and to Drosophila melanogaster, as well as in cultured mammalian cell and assay systems. The alkylating and mutagenic properties of ethylene oxide are sufficient causes of concern about its potential carcinogenicity. Though there are no definitive, epidemiologic studies, the data are consistent with the animal data in that there seems to be a strong association between an increased risk of cancer, especially leukemia, and prolonged inhalation exposure to ethylene oxide. |
Notes |
"June 1985." "Final Report." "EPA-600/8-84-009F." Includes bibliographical references. |
Place Published |
Research Triangle Park, NC |
Supplementary Notes |
See also PB84-209873. |
Corporate Au Added Ent |
United States. Environmental Protection Agency. Environmental Criteria and Assessment Office. |
PUB Date Free Form |
1985 |
NTIS Prices |
PC A14/MF A01 |
BIB Level |
m |
Medium |
unmediated |
Content |
text |
Carrier |
volume |
Cataloging Source |
OCLC/T |
OCLC Time Stamp |
20160419144113 |
Language |
eng |
Origin |
OCLC |
Type |
MERGE |
OCLC Rec Leader |
01535cam 2200385Ia 45020 |