Foundations in Microbiology
10th Edition
ISBN: 9781259705212
Author: Kathleen Park Talaro, Barry Chess Instructor
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
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Chapter 11.4, Problem 23ELO
Summary Introduction
Introduction:
Commonly used gaseous sterilants and aerosols are ethylene oxide (ETO), propylene oxide, chlorine oxide, and beta propiolactone (BPL).
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Foundations in Microbiology
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