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What is it? What is ethylene glycol?Ethylene glycol is a poisonous chemical that is the main ingredient in most antifreeze products. Ethylene glycol is very harmful if you swallow it. Young children—or even adults—sometimes swallow antifreeze when it gets spilled or when it is not stored...
Symptoms What are the symptoms of ethylene glycol poisoning?Someone who swallows ethylene glycol can have serious health problems. Symptoms can be similar to those you would get from drinking too much alcohol. You may feel sick to your stomach, throw up and feel very drunk...
First Aid What should I do if someone has swallowed ethylene glycol?If someone has swallowed ethylene glycol, do not wait for symptoms. Contact the poison center right away—call 1-800-222-1222, chat online or text POISON to 85511. If someone has passed out or is not breathing, call 911 ri...
Prevention How can I prevent ethylene glycol poisoning?To help prevent ethylene glycol poisoning, keep antifreeze and other ethylene glycol products in their original containers and store them up high, out of the reach of children and pets. Last Updated: Thursday May 5th 2016...