Which of the following statements is/are correct with reference to the Ethylene glycol?

A. Ethylene glycol is an industrial compound found in consumer products including automotive antifreeze and hydraulic brake fluids.

B. Ethylene glycol has a sweet taste and is often accidentally or intentionally ingested.

C. Both A & B

D. None of these

Explanation:

Eleven US soldiers fell sick after accidentally drinking ethylene glycol, a chemical found in antifreeze. According to a Reuters report, the soldiers from Fort Bliss in El Paso, Texas were completing a 10-day field training exercise when the incident occurred. Ethylene glycol is an industrial compound found in consumer products including automotive antifreeze, hydraulic brake fluids, some stamp pad inks, ballpoint pens, solvents, paints, plastics, films, and cosmetics and is also used as a pharmaceutical vehicle. Ethylene glycol has a sweet taste and is often accidentally or intentionally ingested.