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Proposed EPA Restrictions To Limit Ethylene Oxide Exposure Expands Market Opportunity for TOMI Environmental Solutions

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Wednesday, April 26, 2023

FREDERICK, Md., April 26, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TOMI Environmental Solutions, Inc.® (“TOMI”) (NASDAQ: TOMZ), a global company specializing in disinfection and decontamination solutions, today commented on the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) recent proposed restrictions to limit Ethylene Oxide (EtO) exposure.

Key Points: 
  • FREDERICK, Md., April 26, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TOMI Environmental Solutions, Inc.® (“TOMI”) (NASDAQ: TOMZ), a global company specializing in disinfection and decontamination solutions, today commented on the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) recent proposed restrictions to limit Ethylene Oxide (EtO) exposure.
  • The EPA is proposing to cut Ethylene Oxide (EtO) emissions by 80% through the implementation of more stringent air emissions standards at 86 commercial sterilizer locations in the United States.
  • Ethylene Oxide exposure has been linked to an increased risk of cancer, with the EPA’s own analysis reporting an additional cancer risk between 1 in 36 and 1 in 10 for those who work with the chemical.
  • "SteraMist products are non-toxic, non-corrosive, and do not cause temperature damage to medical equipment or devices," said Dr. Halden Shane, CEO of TOMI Environmental Solutions.

TOMI Environmental’s SteraMist Provides Protection Against Monkeypox and Other Pathogens As World Combats Increasing Frequency of Outbreaks

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Monday, August 8, 2022

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) listed SteraMist Binary Ionization Technology (BIT) on its Emerging Viral Pathogen (EVP) Guidance for Antimicrobial Pesticides, List Q, as an effective disinfectant against the Monkeypox virus.

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  • The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) listed SteraMist Binary Ionization Technology (BIT) on its Emerging Viral Pathogen (EVP) Guidance for Antimicrobial Pesticides, List Q, as an effective disinfectant against the Monkeypox virus.
  • SteraMist BIT received the listing because it has proven efficacy on viruses that are more difficult to kill.
  • In addition, iHP technology has a long history of successfully combating pathogens causing epidemics and pandemics, including Ebola, MERS-CoV, and SARS-CoV-2.
  • Whether an outbreak or pandemic requires disinfection with fast, no-touch application or decontamination of large-scale areas, SteraMist technology provides uncompromising premium efficacy.