Reduction in endotoxin (LPS) content was observed in cotton mill dust treated with gaseous agents. Vaporous agents included ammonia, ethylene oxide, and trifluoroacetic acid. Each agent was effective in reducing LPS content, but the amount of reduction depended on initial concentrations of endotoxin.
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