reza

I was mucking about on my car and managed to get some hot antifreeze engine coolant to spray out, and start steaming up when it hit the (hot) engine. I managed to inhale a small amount of it and got it all over my hands.

I recall seeing that the label on the Audi antifreeze container said 'Harmfull or fatal if swallowed or inhaled'. I didn't read the details. I was wondering if someone had the container and could post the details, or if anyone knows any details. I did some checking and ethylene-glycol inhalation doesnt seem to be a big deal, so I'm wondering if there something else in the audi antifreeze that i should be worried about.

Thanks
Reza

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dan farmer

Call your dealer. Get a parts guy to read from the container over the phone.

haroldk

Contains: ethylene glycol, diethylene glycol, sebacic acid, sodium hydroxide, water, corrosion inhibitors, defoamer, and dyes.

First Aid Treatment:
If SWALLOWED, call physician or poison contol center immediately. Contains: ethylene glycol.
Eyes: Flush with large amounts of water. Get medical attention if irritation persists.
Skin: Wash exposed areas with soap and water.
Questions?: 800 832 6825

Sounds like you're ok; hope the above reassures you.

reza

If it's the same container, I'm surprised they mentioned a problem with inhalation and didn't follow it up on the back.

Anyhow, thanks for looking that up

Reza

System_S4k

Don't worry about it. Its really no big deal. We are not talking anthrax here.

haroldk

I'm not a doctor, but it seems that you probably need to inhale more of the stuff for it to hurt you than you need to drink of it. If you feel weird at all, definitely call or go to your doctor. But, depending on where you live, chances are you inhale lots worse just walking around. I know I do working in downtown NYC, 4 blocks from where the WTC used to be!

Be well,
Harold

Andrew C.

sounds like the ingredient list for the Windshield Washer Solution. Watch out when inhaling that!!