Publications by authors named "Kai Skog"
Environ Sci Technol
June 2024
Article Synopsis
- Ethylene oxide (EtO) is a volatile organic compound and carcinogen, with limited reliable data on its ambient concentrations near production facilities, raising exposure concerns.
- In February 2023, sensitive mobile measurements in southeastern Louisiana showed that 75% of sampled areas had EtO levels above the threshold associated with a 1-in-a-million cancer risk, with some locations exceeding levels indicating a 1-in-1,000 risk.
- This study revealed higher EtO concentrations than previous EPA estimates and highlights the need for improved monitoring methods to assess exposure risks in industrial areas.
