Friday, February 10, 2006

Antifreeze Bittering Act of 2005

The consumption of just a few teaspoons of antifreeze can have deadly results for pets and even small children. Part of the problem with antifreeze is that it is primarily composed of ethylene glycol. Ethylene glycol has a very sweet smell and is very inviting to pets and children. So chances are if your pug stumbles across a puddle or an open bottle of antifreeze it will be enticed to drink it.

Antifreeze poisoning is such a serious threat that several states have passed laws that require the manufacturers of antifreeze to add bittering agents so that the ethylene glycol become less appealing to pets and children. While this is a step in the right direction, many states have failed to pass similiar laws because of the potentional costs to manufacturers.

This may all change, however, if the federal Antifreeze Bittering Act of 2005 is passed.

Find out more about the Antifreeze Bittering Act of 2005
Read more about Anitfreeze poisoning