Because of its sweet flavor and aroma, thousands of wild animals, pets and children are poisoned by drinking automotive antifreeze/coolant every year. Its particularly nasty ingredient is ethylene glycol, which affects the central nervous system, heart and kidneys to the point that it can ultimately prove lethal. Now, however, scientists from Colorado-based ACTA Technology, Inc. have replaced the ethylene glycol with another compound that's not only safe, but that also improves the performance of the antifreeze. .. Continue Reading Food additive could find use in more efficient non-toxic antifreeze
Section: Environment
Tags: American Chemical Society, Automotive, Cooling, Nanoparticles, Poisons, toxic
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