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Take proper precautions to avoid unnecessary hazards. Get the specialized knowledge you need in the 2007 NFPA 560!

NFPA 560 provides industry, design engineers, and code enforcement officials requirements to protect life and property during the storage, handling, and use of ethylene oxide for sterilization and fumigation operations. The 2007 edition was modified to correlate with building code construction concepts and storage thresholds.

Coverage addresses:

• Receiving and unloading of ethylene oxide containers
• Storage of ethylene oxide
• Piping systems
• Gas dispensing areas
• Sterilizer construction
• Electrical installation
• System maintenance
• Disposal and emission control
• Fire protection