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http://fullfact.org/health/chemical-used-to-sterilise-covid-19-tests-wont-turn-into-deadly-antifreeze/(permalink)
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Date published
2021-09-30
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Chemical reactionRespiratory tractGramEthylene glycolMedicines and Healthcare products Regulatory AgencyNational Cancer InstitutePublic Health EnglandBreastLeukemiaAntifreezeEthylene oxideComaStomachNational Health ServiceCarbon dioxideCancerUnited KingdomFacebookInorganic chemistryFull FactCirculatory collapseRespiratory arrestPolyesterDrug interactionLymphomaUniversity College London

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  • Ethylene oxide, used to sterilise lateral flow tests, is deadly and turns into antifreeze upon use.

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