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Antifreeze is an automotive product that contains ethylene glycol. Ethylene glycol is extremely toxic, even when small amounts are swallowed. Symptoms can include drowsiness, vomiting, kidney damage, and death. Symptoms may be delayed.

Antifreeze
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