Rule lifecycle · RIN:1218-AD63
Ethylene Oxide
Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration — observed across 3 documents over 386 days. Use the source documents below before deciding whether this affects your business.
In plain English
OSHA proposes stricter safety rules for ethylene oxide, a chemical used to sterilize medical equipment, to limit worker exposure to this hazardous gas. If your business uses ethylene oxide, monitor the comment deadline and prepare now for likely new safety procedures, monitoring, and protective equipment requirements.
First seen
Jul 1, 2025
Last seen
Jul 22, 2026
Latest stage
Proposed Rule
PRORULE → RULE
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Comments close
Friday, August 21, 2026
Stage timeline
Proposed·Jul 1, 2025
Ethylene Oxide
#2025-11638
Proposed·Aug 20, 2025
Ethylene Oxide
#2025-15914
Proposed·Jul 22, 2026·91 FR 46032
Ethylene Oxide
comments close Aug 21, 2026#2026-14843