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A Comprehensive Guide on How Long Does Ethylene Glycol Stay in the Body

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In untreated adults, the half-life of ethylene glycol is approximately 3 to 8 hours. However, this relatively short elimination time for the parent compound is misleading, as its toxic metabolites can persist for days, causing severe and lasting damage, which is key to understanding how long does ethylene glycol stay in the body in a meaningful way.