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Health England has issued a report on ethylene glycol (also known as
1,2-ethanediol, ethane-1,2-diol, or mono ethyl glycol) for use in responding to
chemical incidents.
Ethylene
Glycol is clear, colourless liquid with a syrup-like consistency. Ethylene
glycol can be made by reacting water with a chemical called ethylene oxide.
Other names for ethylene glycol include mono ethyl glycol or MEG.
Drinking
ethylene glycol is dangerous and can cause damage to the kidneys which may lead
to serious illness or death if large quantities are swallowed.
Posted by Tim Sandle
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