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It was learned that a pipe had burst in January, leaking coolant glycol.
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Tom Olsen, Twin Cities, 4 Dec. 2025
Butylene glycol and propanediol indicate a demand for effective humectants that enhance moisture retention without causing irritation.
—Vogue Business Team, Vogue, 7 Nov. 2025
The oral liquid drugs were found to contain higher levels of diethylene glycol (DEG), a toxic ingredient that can lead to serious injury or death, especially in children, according to the agency.
—Karina Tsui, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2025
The liquid is usually water, with some glycol added to prevent bacterial growth, stabilize the temperature, protect against freezing and corrosion, and increase the viscosity of the liquid.
—IEEE Spectrum, 13 Oct. 2025
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Tom Olsen, Twin Cities, 4 Dec. 2025
Butylene glycol and propanediol indicate a demand for effective humectants that enhance moisture retention without causing irritation.
—Vogue Business Team, Vogue, 7 Nov. 2025
The oral liquid drugs were found to contain higher levels of diethylene glycol (DEG), a toxic ingredient that can lead to serious injury or death, especially in children, according to the agency.
—Karina Tsui, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2025
The liquid is usually water, with some glycol added to prevent bacterial growth, stabilize the temperature, protect against freezing and corrosion, and increase the viscosity of the liquid.
—IEEE Spectrum, 13 Oct. 2025
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“Glycol.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/glycol. Accessed 23 Dec. 2025.
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: ethylene glycol
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: a related alcohol containing two hydroxyl groups
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