Here's what you need to know. Ethylene glycol, in particular, is toxic and can cause breathing and heart difficulty, brain damage, kidney failure and death Antifreeze should never be ingested, and its fumes should never be inhaled 1. Antifreeze is a common household chemical used in vehicles to regulate engine temperature If ingested by a human, it is extremely toxic and potentially lethal, constituting a medical emergency requiring immediate attention. Antifreeze contains chemicals that are toxic if a person ingests them
Antifreeze poisoning can be life threatening, and requires immediate medical attention. Ethylene glycol is listed as a toxic chemical requiring care in handling and disposal Ethylene glycol has desirable thermal properties, including a high boiling point, low freezing point, stability over a wide range of temperatures, and high specific heat and thermal conductivity. It is dangerous to swallow antifreeze, even in small amounts Antifreeze is a highly toxic chemical that requires quick attention if someone accidentally consumes it Read on for quick facts & first aid.
The liver converts ethylene glycol into several dangerous substances, including glycolic acid and oxalic acid. Antifreeze is a liquid used to cool engines It is also called engine coolant This article discusses poisoning caused by swallowing antifreeze This is for information only and not for use in the treatment or management of an actual poison exposure. What are the toxicological effects of ethylene glycol poisoning
This episode discusses why ethylene glycol in antifreeze is no longer a viable poison.
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