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Ethylene Glycol issue
January 19 , 2026
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- Tamil Nadu’s Directorate of Drugs Control has issued a public notice warning against the purchase, sale and consumption of a specific batch of Almont-Kid Syrup.
- This move followed laboratory reports of adulteration with Ethylene glycol, a toxic substance.
- Ethylene glycol is a colourless, odourless and relatively non-volatile liquid.
- Adulteration with ethylene glycol is highly dangerous, as this chemical is toxic and can cause severe poisoning, including kidney failure and death.
- It has a low freezing and high boiling point and is a commonly used ingredient in antifreeze and de-icing solutions.
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