Glycolic alcohol in urine

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. Glycol alcohol is metabolized in the liver by alcohol dehydrogenase to aldehydes and acids: glycolic, glyoxal and oxalic. Symptoms of intoxication initially resemble alcohol intoxication, in the later stages may occur: nausea, vomiting, convulsions, agitation, hyperventilation, impaired consciousness up to deep coma, hypotension, cardiac arrhythmias, and scanty blood pressure. Study performed in glycol alcohol poisoning. In urine, the test is detectable up to 24 hours after ingestion.