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Ethylene glycol poisoning - is that only from antifreeze?
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No, but that is the: Most common source. Other sources are brake fluids, acrylic paints, primer and even shoe polish. But because the antifreeze tastes sweet and the others don't, it poses the greatest risk to pets and children.
Answered 5/7/2016
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