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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, priority yellow
Toxic to Humans & Animals – Toxicity or fatality on contact, ingestion or inhalation to humans and other mammals.
Eye Irritation, priority yellow
Eye Irritation – Irritation or serious damage to the eyes.
Skin Irritation, priority orange
Skin Irritation – Irritation or serious damage to the skin.

Chronic (Long Term) Effects

Birth Defects, priority red
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, priority yellow
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, priority orange
Endocrine Disruption – Interference with the endocrine system, which plays a crucial role in metabolism, development, growth, reproduction and behavior.
Other Health Effects, priority orange
Other Health Effects – Can cause serious damage on contact or ingestion.

Inherent Hazards

Restricted List, priority blue
Restricted List – This chemical is on a list from an authoritative body recommending that its use be avoided.

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How am I likely to be exposed to this chemical?

Harmful if swallowed
Ingestion

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