glycols
Sweet, toxic alcohols
Glycols are a class of organic compounds containing two hydroxyl groups, making them useful as antifreeze, solvents, and ingredients in products from cosmetics to food.
Ethylene glycol is the most common, found in automotive antifreeze and coolants.
Propylene glycol appears in fog machines, e-cigarettes, and food products where its lower toxicity matters: The ingredient list showed propylene glycol.
Simplest alkene, C₂H₄
- propyleneUnsaturated three-carbon hydrocarbon
- coolantTemperature-regulating fluid
- radiatorHeat transfer device
- engineMachine producing motion
automotive · winter · thermal · overheating · circulation · temperature · frost · deicing
Nuclear medicine imaging
- polyesterSynthetic petroleum-based fabric
- resinViscous plant secretion
- plasticizerAdditive increasing material pliability
- polymerLarge repeated-unit molecule
manufacturing · synthesis · intermediate · reactant · petrochemical · production · chemical · esterification
Small amounts of liquid
- hydrationBodily fluid replenishment
- absorptionProcess of taking in
- hygroscopicAbsorbs moisture from surroundings
- emollientSubstance that softens skin
cosmetics · skincare · lotion · cream · pharmaceutical · tobacco · humidifier · softening
Depth of material
- flowUnbroken forward movement
- lubricitySmoothness reducing friction
- consistencyReliable adherence to standards
- syrupyExcessively sweet or sentimental
shear · viscometer · hydraulic · damping · resistance · kinematic · dynamic · lubricant
Breaking up completely
- polarityState of opposing forces
- miscibilityCapacity to form homogeneous mixture
- carrierOne that transports
- degreaserOil-dissolving cleaner
cleaning · dispersion · aqueous · water-soluble · ink · dye · paint · coating
Harmful substance exposure
- ingestionConsuming into the body
- antidoteSubstance neutralizing harmful agents
- kidneyBlood-filtering organ
- metaboliteSubstance from cellular processes
veterinary · hazardous · toxic · accidental
ethylene
Simplest alkene, C₂H₄
- propyleneUnsaturated three-carbon hydrocarbon
- coolantTemperature-regulating fluid
- radiatorHeat transfer device
engine · automotive · winter · thermal · overheating · circulation · temperature · frost · deicing · aircraft
PET
Nuclear medicine imaging
- polyesterSynthetic petroleum-based fabric
- resinViscous plant secretion
- plasticizerAdditive increasing material pliability
polymer · manufacturing · synthesis · intermediate · reactant · petrochemical · production · chemical · esterification · textile
moisture
Small amounts of liquid
- hydrationBodily fluid replenishment
- absorptionProcess of taking in
- hygroscopicAbsorbs moisture from surroundings
emollient · cosmetics · skincare · lotion · cream · pharmaceutical · tobacco · humidifier · softening · preservation
thickness
Depth of material
- flowUnbroken forward movement
- lubricitySmoothness reducing friction
- consistencyReliable adherence to standards
syrupy · shear · viscometer · hydraulic · damping · resistance · kinematic · dynamic · lubricant · smooth
dissolution
Breaking up completely
- polarityState of opposing forces
- miscibilityCapacity to form homogeneous mixture
- carrierOne that transports
degreaser · cleaning · dispersion · aqueous · water-soluble · ink · dye · paint · coating · formulation
poisoning
Harmful substance exposure
- ingestionConsuming into the body
- antidoteSubstance neutralizing harmful agents
- kidneyBlood-filtering organ
metabolite · veterinary · hazardous · toxic · accidental
glycolsmethanol
Toxic one-carbon alcohol
ethanol · propanol · butanol · polyols · sugar alcohols
glycolshydrocarbons
Carbon-hydrogen organic compounds
alkanes · oils · hexane · mineral oil · lipids
- polyethylene glycolWaxy synthetic polymer chain
- glycolic acidSugarcane-derived skincare exfoliant