Ethylene glycol is a clear, colourless liquid that looks a bit like water but has a slightly syrupy feel. The chemical can cause acute poisoning if consumed.

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Ethylene glycol ingestion results initially in CNS effects. After a characteristic latent period, signs of inebriation may be followed by serious illness, and even death, caused by toxic metabolites.

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