Ethylene glycol is a common poison that is found in:
A) photocopier solutions
B) car oil
C) antifreeze
D) ethanol
C) antifreeze
Ethylene glycol is commonly found in antifreeze and windshield deicing solutions and is often colorless with a sweet taste. It can severely damage the liver and even cause inflammation of the lungs (pneumonitis). Gastric lavage should be performed within 30 minutes of the ingestion of ethylene glycol.
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