Ethylene glycol, also known as "ethylene glycol" or "1,2-ethylene glycol", abbreviated as EG, has the chemical formula (CH2OH) 2 and is the simplest diol. Ethylene glycol is a colorless, odorless, sweet tasting liquid with low toxicity to animals. Ethylene glycol is miscible with water and acetone, but its solubility in ethers is relatively low. Used as a solvent, antifreeze agent, and raw material for synthesizing polyester. Polyethylene glycol (PEG), a high polymer of ethylene glycol, is a phase transfer catalyst and is also used for cell fusion; Its nitrate ester is an explosive.

First aid measures

Skin contact: Remove contaminated clothing and rinse with plenty of running water. Eye contact: Lift the eyelids and rinse with flowing water or saline solution. Seek medical attention.

Inhalation: Quickly leave the scene and move to a place with fresh air. Keep the respiratory tract unobstructed. If breathing is difficult, administer oxygen. If breathing stops, immediately perform artificial respiration and seek medical attention.

Ingestion: Drink plenty of warm water and induce vomiting. Gastric lavage and drainage. Seek medical attention. If breathing stops, immediately perform artificial respiration. Seek medical attention.