Queensbury, NY (Sterigenics US LLC - Kingsbury)
Sterigenics is located at 84 Park Road in Kingsbury, NY. The facility opened in 1994 and uses ethylene oxide (Et0) to sterilize medical devices.
What EPA is Doing to Address Ethylene Oxide
In March 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) strengthened Clean Air Act (CAA) standards for ethylene oxide (EtO) emissions from commercial sterilization facilities. To protect the public and the environment, EPA creates and enforces the rules according to a variety of environmental laws and regulations. The Federal Clean Air Act (CAA) regulates toxic substances in the air and EtO is classified as a toxic substance in the air.
- Learn more about EPA’s updated EtO standards.
- Learn more about regulation for EtO Sterilization Facilities.
- For more information about actions you can take.
Community Updates
In March 2024, EPA strengthened Clean Air Act (CAA) standards for EtO emissions from commercial sterilizers. Community updates about the Queensbury facility and the updated standards are below.
- June 2024 Community Update for Queensbury, NY
- Overview of Final Air Toxics Rule for EtO Sterilization Facilities
In February 2023, EPA hosted a virtual community meeting to share information about health risks from EtO.
Kingsbury, NY Community Meeting Presentation (pdf)