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Antifreeze products for automotive use containing propylene glycol in place of ethylene glycol are available, and are generally considered safer to use, as it possesses an unpleasant taste in contrast to the perceived "sweet" taste of toxic ethylene glycol-based coolants, and produces only lactic acid in an animal's body, as their muscles do ...
Most antifreeze is made by mixing distilled water with additives and a base product, usually MEG (mono ethylene glycol) or MPG (mono propylene glycol). Ethylene glycol solutions first became available in 1926 and were marketed as "permanent antifreeze" since the higher boiling points provided advantages for summertime use as well as during cold ...
It's also not a great idea to use tap water when putting in, taking out or cleaning your contact lenses. "Certain eye infections can be caused by using untreated tap water on them," Dr. Yancey shares.
Every community water supplier is required to send you a Consumer Confidence Report that provides information about your local drinking water quality. (If you can’t find it online and live in an ...
While some bottled water is from a spring or filtration system, research shows that nearly 65% of bottled water sold in the U.S. comes from municipal tap water. But Rumpler says there can be ...
Dry gas exits from the top of the tower. The glycol and water are separated, and the glycol recycled. Instead of removing water, ethylene glycol can also be used to depress the temperature at which hydrates are formed. The purity of glycol used for hydrate suppression (monoethylene glycol) is typically around 80%, whereas the purity of glycol ...
The NHS warns that as little as 4ml of methanol can cause hallucinations and blindness. Half an hour to two hours after consuming methanol symptoms include drowsiness, confusion and irritability.
Windshield washer fluid is sold in many formulations, some are pre-mixed and others require dilution before use. Common washer fluid solutions are given labels such as "All-Season", "Bug Remover", or "De-icer". Typical formulations include a surfactant, water softener, and an antifreeze (but not glycol based as in coolants). Alkyl sulfates and ...