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Ethylene oxide is produced by oxidation of ethylene with oxygen at circa 250ºC over a catalyst comprising metallic silver supported on alumina. Typically, promoters such as chloride are also included.

Industrial Use

• Ethylene oxide is an intermediate in the production of ethylene glycol and other chemicals.
• In the manufacture of ethylene glycol and higher alcohol.
• In manufacture of glycol ether solvents, ethanolamines and nonionic detergents.
• In the synthesis of chlorine, thiamine and procaine.

Medical Use

• Ethylene oxide/halocarbons or ethylene oxide/carbon dioxide mixtures are effective and time tested medical equipment sterilant.