EPA finds high levels of cancer-causing chemicals near suburban Sterigenics plant | WGN

EPA finds high levels of cancer-causing chemicals near suburban Sterigenics plant | WGN

New data from the EPA released Tuesday reveals higher levels of the cancer-causing agent ethylene oxide near Sterigenics' facility in suburban Willowbrook compared to earlier studies.

Sterigenics produces ethylene oxide, which is odorless and is used to make other chemicals such as anti-freeze, adhesives, detergents, pesticides and sterilizers for medical equipment.



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