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Environmental issues
 Safer Antifreeze For Today's Vehicles |
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Antifreeze is considered by many to be "one-size-fits-all" as most antifreeze has a distinctive lemon-lime color. However, the actual formulations can vary greatly between types. Conventional antifreeze is formulated ethylene glycol-based (EG) and can have serious health risks.
It is estimated that each year 90,000 pets and wildlife die from accidentally ingesting EG-based antifreeze. Animals are attracted to antifreeze for its sweet smell and taste. Animals, and children for that matter, can accidentally ingest antifreeze from spills, cooling-system leaks or improperly stored containers.
As an alternative, automotive chemical manufacturers have formulated a newer type of antifreeze using propylene glycol (PG) instead of EG, which is less harmful if accidentally ingested. A popular brand is SIERRA? the first nationally marketed PG-based antifreeze.
Recently SIERRA was awarded a Special Achievement Award from the American Humane Association (AHA) for its support of animal welfare and safety. SIERRA is an ongoing sponsor of the AHA’s "Be Kind to Animals Week."
Safer, PG-based antifreeze provides performance and protection comparable to conventional EG-based antifreeze in four key areas of engine protection: boil over, freeze-up, corrosion and heat transfer.
SIERRA, and other PG-based antifreeze products are available nationwide, and can be the extra margin of safety to protect your pets and neighborhood wildlife.BODY ENDS--ˇµPREV_NEXT BEGINS--ˇµ
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