Allentown, PA
Community Information Session on Ethylene Oxide (EtO)
B. Braun Medical Inc, located at 901 Marcon Blvd in Allentown, PA, has been identified as a commercial sterilizer where EtO emissions may pose elevated lifetime cancer risk in portions of Allentown, PA.
EPA is committed to reducing risk in impacted communities nationwide. EPA would like to talk to you about the actions that reduced risks in the Allentown community.
Community Meeting Details
December 1st, 2022, • Meeting time: 6:00-9:00 pm (Eastern)
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Background Information
Air emissions of EtO from commercial sterilizers can contribute to elevated cancer risk in some communities. EPA’s analysis indicates that the air near the facility does not exceed short-term health benchmarks. However, our concern is that a lifetime of exposure to EtO emissions could lead to long-term health impacts if some of these facilities continue to emit at the current levels.
General info: www.epa.gov/EtO
For meeting accessibility issues, translation requests or any additional questions please contact:
Terri A. White at white.terri-a@epa.gov or Karen DelGrosso at Delgrosso.karen@epa.gov