Among the alcohols ethylene glycol has the greatest clinical toxicity when ingested. Soon after ingestion, severe acidosis, multi-system failure, and death will occur if this poisoning is not treated promptly. Ethylene glycol is one of the most commonly ingested alcohols, excluding ethanol. One can find ethylene glycol in antifreeze, automotive engine coolant, hydraulic brake fluids and glass cleaners. Because ethylene glycol is odorless, colorless, and has an almost sweet taste, ethylene glycerol is sometimes accidentally ingested by children or in adults unintentionally