Microbiology: Principles and Explorations 9th Edition

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Chapter 12 - Sterilization and Disinfection - Self Quiz - Page 370: 12

Answer

(d) Gaseous ethylene oxide

Work Step by Step

Heat-sensitive materials (rubber and plastic) and bulky materials (mattresses) can be sterilized using Gaseous ethylene oxide. Gaseous ethylene oxide has extraordinary penetrating power that it can be used to sterilized materials that may be destroyed by higher temperatures.
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