Evaluation of risk in the use of ethylene oxide as a sterilization gas: is ethylene oxide an acceptable risk in the hospital environment?
Handlos, V.N.
Sygeplejersken 80(36): 20-23
1980
ISSN/ISBN: 0106-8350 PMID: 6905403 Document Number: 159322
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