The most common sources of ethylene glycol are automotive antifreeze (generally available as a 95% concentration), ... In ethylene glycol poisoning, ... X-ray diffraction studies in humans have shown that the needle-shaped monohydrate crystals (Whewellite) are more common than the envelope-shaped dihydrate crystals (Weddelite).
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2 can a human get anti-freeze poison by smelling anti-freeze over a long period of time? - anon44122 1 I have three dogs: #1. Lady 1.5 years 1/2 Lab 1/2 Colly 65 lbs. #2. Val 8 years 100% Lab 75 lbs. #3. Decota (male) 13 years 1/2 Rot 1/2 ...
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Ethylene glycol poisoning - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Ethylene glycol poisoning is caused by the ingestion of ethylene glycol. Ethylene glycol is most commonly found as the primary ingredient of automobile antifreeze and hydraulic brake fluids. It is a ...
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Antifreeze - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Antifreeze is a cryoprotectant used in internal combustion engines, and for many other heat transfer applications, such as HVAC chillers and solar water heaters. The purpose of antifreeze is to preve...
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Antifreeze is a liquid used to cool engines. It is also called engine coolant. This article discusses poisoning caused by swallowing antifreeze.
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What is the incidence of ethylene glycol poisoning in humans? ... Animal welfare experts estimate that tens of thousands of companion and wild animals die annually from ethylene glycol antifreeze poisoning. Is there any effective treatment for ethylene glycol poisoning of pets?
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apparently the best remedy for taking a nice big gulp of antifreeze.... oooo this is bad medicine.... "take lotsa alcohol" probably why you never here of any mechanics dying of antifreeze poisoning.... :) apparently it make it easier for the liver, I am no MD though..
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Jeff Utz is absolutely right, and his warning is well grounded. Ethylene Glycol (EG) and Polyethylene Glycol (PG) are two separate beasts. EG is better known as antifreeze, and it is toxic. When EG is broken down in the body, it produces toxins that can affect the brain and heart, and cause damage to the kidneys.
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Antifreeze is a common fluid used as a coolant for water cooled engines.  A few popular antifreeze brands are Prestone® and Peak®. ... 6Thrall, Mary Anna; GF Grauer, & SM Dial, Antifreeze Poisoning in Kirk's Current Therapy XII, 1995, pp 232-237.
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Methanol (also known as methyl alcohol or wood alcohol) is found most commonly in "antifreeze" windshield washer fluid and varies in concentration from 20-100% (with 20-30% being the most common form.) Methanol's metabolite, formaldehyde, is rapidly oxidized by aldehyde dehydrogenase to formic acid,
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