Why Peracetic Acid Is A Better Sterilization Choice Than Ethylene Oxide

When choosing a sterilization process, it is important to look at all the factors involved and make the best choice in terms of material compatibility, room temperature, fast turnaround, no residuals, and ease of operation. With the use of ethylene oxide (EO), chemical residuals can be left behind and create quality, safety, and regulatory concerns. The process takes up a large length of time with its off-site transportation, and end results may have numerous inefficiencies. In contrast to the use of EO, Peracetic Acid Vapor works at room temperature, and allows manufacturers to reduce the amount of valuable production time they spend on sterilization, from an average of 21 days to 3 days. Download the full article for an in-depth comparison of using ethylene oxide versus using peracetic acid in sterilization processes.