Table of Contents
- Overview
- Symptoms
- Treatment
- Prevention
Ethylene glycol is a poisonous alcohol. Drinking even small amounts can cause significant damage to the body. This article discusses poisoning from ethylene glycol.
Poisonous Ingredient
Where Found
Antifreeze - Certain inks
- Fire extinguishers
Note: This list may not be all inclusive.
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Ethylene glycol Symptoms
Review Date: 01/17/2007
Reviewed By: Eric Perez, MD, Department of Emergency Medicine, St.
Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center, New York, NY. Review provided by
VeriMed Healthcare Network.
A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org)
