Planning for Upcoming Ethylene Oxide Requirements
On April 11, 2023, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a Proposed Interim Decision (PID) intended to reduce the risk regarding the use of ethylene oxide for all workers and others that work or live near sterilization facilities. As part of the revised regulation, facilities would be required to monitor indoor air with an action threshold of 10 ppb. More information on the PID can be found here.
Also, on April 11, 2023, the U.S. EPA proposed to modify the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) for ethylene oxide emitted into the air from commercial sterilizers. As part of the revised regulation, facilities would likely have to monitor stack emissions at low, sub ppm levels.
And on April 6, 2023, EPA announced a proposal to modify the air toxics rule for Hazardous Organic NESHAP, often called the "HON" The proposal is intended to significantly reduce emissions of ethylene oxide (EtO) from Synthetic Organic Chemical Plants and Group I & II polymers and resins plants.
Other EDP Ethylene Oxide Services
Mobile Monitoring
The Montrose Proton Transfer Reaction Time of Flight Mass Spectrometry (PTR-TOF-MS) Mobile Laboratory is a revolutionary technology that provides ultra-low detection of ethylene oxide in with capabilities to map a facility or community in real-time.
Ambient, Fenceline, Stack, and Fugitive Monitoring
The team at Montrose Environmental offers expertise in air quality measurement and a focus on the most innovative, emerging technologies in ambient, fenceline, and community air monitoring. With a collection of services encompassing air quality monitoring, our customers receive full end-to-end service with a partner they can trust.
Public Health and Toxicology Support
The multidisciplinary experts at CTEH (A Montrose company) have years of experience providing litigation support, expert testimony, and strategic consulting services to clients across North America. From toxicology to industrial hygiene to environmental health; lean on our team when you need expert support for industry specialists.