Poisoning,
antifreeze:
Poisoning from
antifreeze which today is usually
ethylene glycol -- a clear, colorless, odorless liquid with a sweet
taste -- that can produce dramatic and dangerous
toxicity.
Full article >>>various
antifreezes
Note: This list may not be all inclusive.
Symptoms:
for
ethylene glycol: ...
Full article >>>For example, wood alcohol (methanol) is used in
antifreeze, windshield washer fluid, shellac,
varnish and paint remover. Other types of alcohol are used in mouthwash, facial cleaners, after-shaves, cologne and anti
bacterial hand cleaners.
Full article >>>Ethylene glycol is a colorless, odorless, sweet-tasting chemical found in many household products, including:
antifreeze, de-icing products,
detergents,
paints, and even cosmetics.
Full article >>>Lactic acidosis can be caused by taking large doses of acetaminophen and alcohol and by
intravenous infusion of
epinephrine,
glucagon,
fructose, or sorbitol.
Antifreeze poisoning can also cause
lactic acidosis.
Full article >>>Notes: Antizol is also known as 4MP (4-methylpyrazole).
Ethylene glycol is a chemical ingredient found in
antifreeze; methanol is a chemical ingredient found in household cleaning solutions and windshield wiper fluid.
Full article >>>A low (acidic) pH may be a sign of severe
lung disease (
emphysema), uncontrolled
diabetes,
aspirin overdose, prolonged
diarrhea,
dehydration,
starvation, drinking an excessive amount of alcohol, or drinking
antifreeze (
ethylene glycol).
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