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Ethylene glycol is a colorless, odorless, sweet-tasting but poisonous type of alcohol found in many household products. People sometimes drink ethylene glycol mistakenly or on purpose as a substitute for alcohol.
A test can be done to check for ethylene glycol in your blood.
See also: Ethylene glycol poisoning
How the test is performedBlood is drawn from a vein, usually from the inside of the elbow or the back of the hand. The site is cleaned with germ-killing medicine (antiseptic). The health care provider wraps an elastic band around the upper arm to apply pressure to the area and make the vein swell with blood.
Next, the health care provider gently inserts a needle into the vein. The blood collects into an airtight vial or tube attached to the needle. The elastic band is removed from your arm.
Once the blood has been collected, the needle is removed, and the puncture site is covered to stop any bleeding.
In infants or young children, a sharp tool called a lancet may be used to puncture the skin and make it bleed. The blood collects into a small glass tube called a pipette, or onto a slide or test strip. A bandage may be placed over the area if there is any bleeding.
How to prepare for the testThere is no special preparation needed.
How the test will feelWhen the needle is inserted to draw blood, some people feel moderate pain, while others feel only a prick or stinging sensation. Afterward, there may be some throbbing.
Why the test is performedThis test is ordered when a doctor thinks someone has been poisoned by ethylene glycol. Drinking ethylene glycol is a medical emergency. Ethylene glycol can damage the brain, lungs, liver, kidneys, and lungs. The poisoning causes disturbances in the body's chemistry, including metabolic acidosis. The disturbances may be severe enough to cause profound shock, organ failure, and death.
Normal ValuesThere should be no ethylene glycol present in the blood.
What abnormal results meanAbnormal results are a sign of possible poisoning.
What the risks areVeins and arteries vary in size from one patient to another and from one side of the body to the other. Obtaining a blood sample from some people may be more difficult than from others.
Other risks associated with having blood drawn are slight but may include:
- Excessive bleeding
- Fainting or feeling light-headed
- Hematoma (blood accumulating under the skin)
- Infection (a slight risk any time the skin is broken)
Pincus MR, Abraham NZ Jr. Toxicology and therapeutic drug monitoring. In: McPherson RA, Pincus MR, eds. Henry's Clinical Diagnosis and Management by Laboratory Methods. 21st ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier; 2006:chap 23.
What else can I help you with?
How can you tell if glycol is ethylene or propylene?
One way to differentiate between ethylene glycol and propylene glycol is by conducting a simple solubility test. Ethylene glycol is completely soluble in water, while propylene glycol is only partially soluble. Additionally, you can use techniques like gas chromatography or mass spectrometry for a more accurate identification.
Is ethylene glycol soluble in paint thinner?
Ethylene glycol is not generally soluble in paint thinner. Paint thinner is typically a mixture of organic solvents like mineral spirits, which have limited solubility with ethylene glycol. It is best to consult the specific product's safety data sheet or conduct a solubility test to determine compatibility.
Is polyethylene glycol safe for use in personal care products?
Polyethylene glycol is generally considered safe for use in personal care products. However, individuals with sensitive skin or allergies may experience irritation or other adverse reactions. It is always recommended to perform a patch test before using products containing polyethylene glycol.
How is polyethylene glycol used in cosmetics and what are its potential benefits or risks for skin health?
Polyethylene glycol is commonly used in cosmetics as a thickening agent, emulsifier, and moisturizer. It can help improve the texture and consistency of products. However, some people may experience skin irritation or allergic reactions to polyethylene glycol, so it is important to patch test products containing this ingredient before regular use.
What shampoo should you use for a hair test?
To pass a hair test, it's recommended to use a specialized detox shampoo designed to remove drug metabolites from the hair shaft. Look for shampoos containing ingredients like propylene glycol, salicylic acid, and sulfates, as these can help break down and remove drug traces effectively. It's important to follow the instructions carefully and use the shampoo multiple times before the test for best results.
How can you tell if glycol is ethylene or propylene?
One way to differentiate between ethylene glycol and propylene glycol is by conducting a simple solubility test. Ethylene glycol is completely soluble in water, while propylene glycol is only partially soluble. Additionally, you can use techniques like gas chromatography or mass spectrometry for a more accurate identification.
Is ethylene glycol soluble in paint thinner?
Ethylene glycol is not generally soluble in paint thinner. Paint thinner is typically a mixture of organic solvents like mineral spirits, which have limited solubility with ethylene glycol. It is best to consult the specific product's safety data sheet or conduct a solubility test to determine compatibility.
Will propylene glycol test positive for alcohol on a drug screen test?
If propylene glycol is in your system the last thing you would have to worry about is drug screening. Even at low dosagess this chemical can kill. There are several documented casses of people ingesting propylene glycol and in most the ones who have ingested it either became very ill or died.
How do you test how much glycol is in a hvac system?
By Taste. Just kidding use an auto antifreeze tester
Is polyethylene glycol safe for use in personal care products?
Polyethylene glycol is generally considered safe for use in personal care products. However, individuals with sensitive skin or allergies may experience irritation or other adverse reactions. It is always recommended to perform a patch test before using products containing polyethylene glycol.
How is polyethylene glycol used in cosmetics and what are its potential benefits or risks for skin health?
Polyethylene glycol is commonly used in cosmetics as a thickening agent, emulsifier, and moisturizer. It can help improve the texture and consistency of products. However, some people may experience skin irritation or allergic reactions to polyethylene glycol, so it is important to patch test products containing this ingredient before regular use.
How safe is Dipropylene Glycol and Propylene Glycol in underarm deodorant?
http://www.tomsofmaine.com/toms/ifs/propylene_glycol.asp Umm. That answer, while it does provide a link that through a bit of searching does address Propylene Glycol, does not at all address Dipropylene Glycol, and answers are required to be in your own words or attributed to a source, simply providing a web address is not following guidelines. Dipropylene Glycol is a By-product of the manufacturing process of Propylene Glycol. It's not the same product. That said, both products in the concentrations used in underarm deodorant (and anti-perspiration products) are not considered an irritant, a carcinogen or toxic. Both Dipropylene Glycol and Propylene Glycol have a long history of safe usage. This said, you must remember this is not to assert that those with a sensitivity to either or both ingredients will find themselves free from the typical reactions: stinging and/or swelling and reddening of the skin.
Why would your 2000 Alero's heater blow cool air?
I am by no means an expert on this so take it for what it is worth: 1) Check the Antifreeze in your Radiator, it may need to be replaced. One thing that Auto Mechanics do to their cars is to add Dot 3 Brake fluid to their Radiators once a year (500ml). It is made of ethylene glycol. this evaporates out of your radiator when it is hot or when the Temperature in the environment is high (Summertime). Test the Anti-freeze before you do it, it won't be clear or green as it was when it was fresh. Wait about a week and test it again, it will look and test like new. DON'T DO THIS IF YOU HAVE PUT ANY TYPE OF CHEMICAL TO STOP LEAKS IN THE RADIATOR!!! 2) The Thermostat may be broken.
Is there enough glycol in advil to make you test positive for alcohol on a drug test?
well that really depends on how much u have taken. and advil asprins and stuff like really isn't any kinda of drug that will test you 4 that's jus sumtin that will show up if abused b4 your drug screening
How do you manually add glycol to a commercial hot water system?
Pump it in while it is circulating and continually test the freeze point of the mix. If you make it too thick the solution will lose it`s heat transfer properties reducing system capacity. +10F is usually ok.
What shampoo should you use for a hair test?
To pass a hair test, it's recommended to use a specialized detox shampoo designed to remove drug metabolites from the hair shaft. Look for shampoos containing ingredients like propylene glycol, salicylic acid, and sulfates, as these can help break down and remove drug traces effectively. It's important to follow the instructions carefully and use the shampoo multiple times before the test for best results.
What could cause oily fumes coming into interior through the heater making windows filmy and the car unbearable to drive?
Its possible that the oily fumes are from your a/c system..some models use same evaporator core for heater and a/c..if there is a rupture in the core, oil will be carried by the blower into your car interior..check your 134a or 12 refrigerant levels of the a/c and test pressures, if low or no press. theres your problem..hint: the a/c oil has a foul smel.. luck It sounds as if you have a heater core leaking. If you check the carpeting over on the passenger front side of the car, it will probably be wet. The fumes you are smelling are ethylene glycol, and the mist does not feel good in your lungs.
