All of the following statements are true EXCEPT: A) ethylene glycol can be ignited by a flame at 100⁰F. B) ethylene glycol is a poison. C) be careful when handling extremely cold coolant. D) research by General Motors has shown that an explosion can actually occur if a mist of pressurized ethylene glycol coolant mixture is sprayed on an open flame.

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Ethylene glycol has a flash point (the lowest temperature at which it can vaporize to form an ignitable mixture in air) much higher than 100°F, making statement A false. Ethylene glycol is indeed a poison, handling extremely cold coolant requires caution, and research has shown that a mist of ethylene glycol can be explosive if it comes into contact with an open flame, making the other statements true.

All of the Following Statements Are True EXCEPT