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NFPA 560 provides requirements to protect life and property during the storage, handling, and use of ethylene oxide for sterilization and fumigation operations.

This document covers:

- Receiving and unloading of ethylene oxide containers
- Storage of ethylene oxide
- Piping systems
- Gas dispensing areas
- Sterilization and fumigation operations
- Electrical installations
- Sterilizer and facility construction
- System maintenance
- Disposal and emission control
- Special fire protection

The 2002 edition sets separation distances from various exposures based on the quantities of ethylene oxide stored. New requirements address the operation of thermal oxidizers to control ethylene oxide emissions.
 

Document History

  1. NFPA (Fire) 55


    Compressed Gases and Cryogenic Fluids Code, 2023 Edition

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  2. NFPA (Fire) 55


    Compressed Gases and Cryogenic Fluids Code, 2020 Edition

    • Historical Version
  3. NFPA (Fire) 55


    Compressed Gases and Cryogenic Fluids Code, 2016 Edition

    • Historical Version
  4. NFPA (Fire) 55


    Compressed Gases and Cryogenic Fluids Code, 2013 Edition

    • Historical Version
  5. NFPA (Fire) 51A


    Standard for Acetylene Cylinder Charging Plants, 2012 Edition

    • Historical Version
  6. NFPA (Fire) 55


    Compressed Gases and Cryogenic Fluids Code, 2010 Edition

    • Historical Version
  7. NFPA (Fire) 560


    Standard for the Storage, Handling, and Use of Ethylene Oxide for Sterilization and Fumigation, 2007 Edition

    • Historical Version
  8. NFPA (Fire) 51A


    Standard for Acetylene Cylinder Charging Plants, 2006 Edition

    • Historical Version
  9. NFPA (Fire) 55


    Standard for the Storage, Use, and Handling of Compressed Gases and Cryogenic Fluids in Portable and Stationary Containers, Cylinders, and Tanks, 2005 Edition

    • Historical Version
  10. NFPA (Fire) 560

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    Storage, Handling, and Use of Ethylene Oxide for Sterilization and Fumigation

    • Historical Version
  11. NFPA (Fire) 51A


    Acetylene Cylinder Charging Plants

    • Historical Version
  12. NFPA (Fire) 51A


    Acetylene Cylinder Charging Plants

    • Historical Version
  13. NFPA (Fire) 560


    Storage, Handling, and Use of Ethylene Oxide for Sterilization and Fumigation, 1995 Edition

    • Historical Version