Recently, the government of Tamil Nadu issued a public notice against a batch of Almond Kit syrup, after laboratory tests detected adulteration with ethylene glycol.
About 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 mixeseasily with water and alcohol, does not evaporate quickly.
It remains stable over a wide temperature range, and is inexpensive to manufacture.
Impact of Human Health: Ethylene glycol metabolism produces toxic metabolites that can cause significant morbidity and mortality if left untreated.
Applications
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.
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