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Ethylene glycol
CAS: 107-21-1
How can this chemical affect my health?
Acute (Short Term) Effects
Toxic to Humans & Animals – Toxicity or fatality on contact, ingestion or inhalation to humans and other mammals.
Eye Irritation – Irritation or serious damage to the eyes.
Skin Irritation – Irritation or serious damage to the skin.
Chronic (Long Term) Effects
Birth Defects – Harm to the developing child including birth defects, low birth weight and biological or behavioral problems that appear as the child grows.
Reproductive Harm – Disruption of the male or female reproductive systems, changing sexual development, behavior or functions, decreasing fertility, or resulting in loss of the fetus during pregnancy.
Endocrine Disruption – Interference with the endocrine system, which plays a crucial role in metabolism, development, growth, reproduction and behavior.
Other Health Effects – Can cause serious damage on contact or ingestion.
Inherent Hazards
Restricted List – This chemical is on a list from an authoritative body recommending that its use be avoided.
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What safer alternatives are available for this chemical?
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How am I likely to be exposed to this chemical?
Ingestion