Filter for gas sensor
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1. A method for the detection of ethylene oxide comprising:
- passing a gaseous sample through a filter,wherein the filter comprises an oxidizing agent, andwherein the filter is capable of oxidizing and reducing passage of an easily oxidizable volatile compound, and is substantially non-reactive with ethylene oxide; and
allowing passage of ethylene oxide through the filter medium;
passing the filtered gaseous medium to an ethylene oxide sensor; and
monitoring the presence of ethylene oxide in the filtered gaseous medium.
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Abstract
A filter that allows specific detection of ethylene oxide by a non-specific electrochemical gas sensor through the removal of potential interferent gases, such as alcohols, and carbon monoxide. The filter contains an oxidizing agent that will oxidize the interferent gas but not ethylene oxide or alternatively a polymeric material that allows selective hydrogen bonds to the interferent gas but not ethylene oxide. This filter is intended for use with ambient air gas monitors, such as those employed to enhance work-place safety.
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1. A method for the detection of ethylene oxide comprising:
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passing a gaseous sample through a filter, wherein the filter comprises an oxidizing agent, and wherein the filter is capable of oxidizing and reducing passage of an easily oxidizable volatile compound, and is substantially non-reactive with ethylene oxide; and allowing passage of ethylene oxide through the filter medium; passing the filtered gaseous medium to an ethylene oxide sensor; and monitoring the presence of ethylene oxide in the filtered gaseous medium. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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7. A method for the detection of ethylene oxide comprising:
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passing a gaseous medium through a filter, wherein the filter comprises silver (II) oxide, wherein said filter is capable of oxidizing and reducing passage of an easily oxidizable volatile compound, and is substantially non-reactive with ethylene oxide, passing the filtered gaseous medium to an ethylene oxide sensor, and monitoring the presence of ethylene oxide in the filtered gaseous medium. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A method for the detection of ethylene oxide comprising:
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passing a gaseous medium through a filter, wherein the filter comprises a polymeric organic compound, wherein the polymeric organic compound comprises a functional group selected from a group capable of passive hydrogen bonding, a basic group, and a strongly acidic group, and wherein the filter is capable of reducing passage of an alcohol and allowing passage of ethylene oxide; passing the filtered gaseous medium to an ethylene oxide sensor, and monitoring the presence of ethylene oxide in the filtered gaseous medium. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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