New EPA Rule Cracks Down on Toxic Chemical That Sterilizes Medical Equipment

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The article details the EPA's new regulations targeting ethylene oxide emissions, a public health concern and Group 1 carcinogen, used in medical equipment sterilization. This aligns with broader environmental and health safety efforts under the Clean Air Act.

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