Global Ethylene Oxide (EtO) Emission Standards & Occupational Exposure Limits (2024-2026)
EtO Concentration Converter
ppm
mg/m³
| Country / Agency | Limit: TWA (8-Hour) | Limit: STEL (15-Min) | Remarks (Mapped to Period) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ppm | mg/m³ | ppm | mg/m³ | ||
| Australia | 1 | 1.8 | – | – | – |
| Austria | 1 | 1.8 | 4 | 7.2 |
GenTRK value (technical feasibility)
8h (1)Skin contact risk
15m (1)Skin contact risk
15m (2)15 minutes average value
|
| Belgium | 1 | 1.8 | – | – |
8h (1)Carcinogenic/Mutagenic agent (Codex Book VI)
8h (2)Absorption via skin, mucous or eyes
|
| Canada – Ontario | 1 | 1.8 | 10 | 18 | – |
| Canada – Québec | 1 | 1.8 | – | – | – |
| Denmark | 1 | 1.8 | 2 | 3.6 | – |
| European Union | 1 | 1.8 | – | – |
GenBinding (BOELV)
8h (1)Skin contact risk
|
| Finland | 1 | 1.8 | – | – | – |
| France | 1 | 1.8 | – | – |
GenRestrictive statutory limits
8h (1)Skin contact risk
|
| Germany (AGS) | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
8h (1)Skin contact risk
15m (1)Skin contact risk
15m (2)15 minutes average value
|
| Germany (TRGS 900) | – | 0.2 | – | 0.4 | Risk-based limit |
| Hungary | – | 1.8 | – | – | 8h (1)Skin |
| Ireland | 1 | 1.8 | – | – | 8h (1)Skin |
| Israel | 1 | 1.8 | – | – | 8hRegular Limit8hSpecial limit for pregnant women: 0.75 ppm / 1.4 mg/m³ |
| Italy | 1 | 1.8 | – | – | 8h (1)Skin |
| Japan (JSOH) | 1 | 1.8 | – | – | – |
| Japan (MHLW) | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| Latvia | 0.55 | 1 | – | – | 8h (1)Skin |
| New Zealand | 0.1 | 0.2 | – | – | GenDermal/Respiratory Sensitiser8h (1)Skin |
| Norway | 1 | 1.8 | – | – | 8h (1)Skin |
| People’s Republic of China | – | 2 | – | – | GBZ 2.1-2019 (PC-TWA) |
| Poland | 0.55 | 1 | – | – | 8h (1)Skin |
| Romania | 0.55 | 1 | – | – | 8h (1)Skin |
| Singapore | 1 | 1.8 | – | – | – |
| South Korea | 1 | 1.8 | – | – | – |
| Spain | 1 | 1.8 | – | – | 8h (1)Skin |
| Sweden | 1 | 2 | 5 | 9 |
8h (1)Skin contact risk
15m (1)Skin contact risk
15m (2)15 minutes average value
|
| Switzerland | 1 | 1.8 | – | – | 8h (1)Skin |
| The Netherlands | – | 0.84 | – | – | – |
| Curcan | 1 | 1.8 | – | – | – |
| United Kingdom | 5 | 9.2 | – | – | – |
| STATELE UNITE ALE AMERICII – NIOSH | < 0.1 | – | – | – | Potential occupational carcinogen |
| STATELE UNITE ALE AMERICII – OSHA | 1 | – | 5 | – | 15mExcursion limit (15 min) |