1. Risks/Benefits of Ethylene Glycol By Andre St-Jules

2. Who discovered it? When was it discovered? It was discovered by Charles Adolphe Waltz. He discovered it in 1859.

3. Is it natural occurring? Is it synthesized? Where does it come from? It is not natural. Yes it is synthesized. It is created by reacting water and a chemical called ethylene oxide.

4. The Direct/Indirect Uses. There are no direct uses, only indirect. The indirect uses are raw material in the creation of polyester fibers and in the fabric industry. It is also used for applicants such as antifreeze formulations.

5. Direct Risks. This product is an environment pollutant. Bad for algae and amphibious creatures.

6. Indirect Risks. Effects aquatic and biota creatures.

7. Indirect Benefits It is used in antifreeze. Antifreeze is used to lower the freezing point of a water based liquid.

8. Alternatives The alternate is Propylene Glycol. It’s better because when were used ethylene glycol dog would get some in there system, it was very harmful to them. Propylene does not have the effect on dogs. Propylene Glycol is used for more then just in antifreeze.