Ethylene Glycol:
The government of Tamil Nadu issued a public notice against a batch of Almond Kit syrup, after laboratory tests detected adulteration with ethylene glycol.
- It is the simplest member of the glycol family of organic compounds.
Properties: - It is a colourless, odourless, slightly viscous liquid with a faintly sweet taste.
- It mixes easily with water and alcohol, does not evaporate quickly.
- It remains stable over a wide temperature range, and is inexpensive to manufacture.
- Ethylene glycol metabolism produces toxic metabolites that can cause significant morbidity and mortality if left untreated.
- It is used to make antifreeze and de-icing solutions for cars, airplanes, and boats.
- It is also used in hydraulic brake fluids and inks used in stamp pads, ballpoint pens, and print shops.
- It is also used as a reagent in making polyesters, explosives, alkyd resins, and synthetic waxes.
