Poisonings by the toxic alcohols (methanol, ethylene glycol, isopropanol, diethylene glycol, and propylene glycol) can cause cellular dysfunction and death, 1 but symptoms may be nonspecific. Delays ...

Ethylene glycol ingestion results initially in CNS effects. After a characteristic latent period, signs of inebriation may be followed by serious illness, and even death, caused by toxic metabolites.

Ingestion of antifreeze that contains ethylene glycol produces acidosis, nephropathy, coma, and cardiovascular collapse. 1 Previously, minimal increases in methemoglobin levels (to as high as 6%; ...

Jury selection in the murder trial of a Salisbury, Mass. woman who was accused of fatally poisoning her boyfriend with a chemical commonly found in antifreeze began Monday.