Glycolic alcohol (colorimetric method)

Ethylene glycol, thanks to its physicochemical properties is widely used in industry (e.g., as an agent for removing ice or as an antifreeze for glass washing liquids). Glycol Ethylene glycol can be absorbed into the body by inhalation, ingestion and also through the skin. Ethylene glycol poisoning is most often caused by direct ingestion of glycol or its solution. Ethylene glycol from the gastrointestinal tract is absorbed rapidly and completely. Its maximum serum concentration is observed 1 to 4 hours after ingestion. Glycol alcohol is metabolized in the liver by alcohol dehydrogenase to aldehydes and glycolic, glyoxal and oxalic acids Symptoms of intoxication initially resemble alcohol intoxication, in later may appear: nausea, vomiting, convulsions, agitation, hyperventilation, impaired consciousness up to deep coma, hypotension, cardiac arrhythmias, and scanty blood pressure The test is performed in suspected alcohol poisoning glycol.