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Disposable syringes are sterilized by ?

A
Autoclave
B
Cidex (2% glutaraldehyde)
C
Ethylene oxide
D
Hot air oven
High-Yield Explanation
Ans. is 'c' i.e., Ethylene oxide "Ethylene oxide used mainly by industry for the sterilization of plastic and other thermolabile material that can not withstand heating" -- Greenwood 16th/e p. 74. Other methods for sterilization of heat labile instruments Ionizing radiation Formaldehyde in combination with subatmospheric steam.

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