Second hand exposure to 2-butoxyethanol (aka Ethylene Glycol MonoBUTYL Ether) would cause flu-like symptoms and doctors should consider that for all 'flu-like symptoms' Check for blood in urine, at 2.5 days check for elevated 'retic rate' check for red blood cells with 'bites out of them'
Recent Exposure
You are looking for the immune system turning autoimmune and attacking you.
Should have been suspect for others with 'flu-like symptoms' such as Anna Nicole Smith, Caitlin Pugh ...
Medical Surveillance:
Consider the points of attack (liver, kidneys, lymphoid system, skin, blood, eyes, respiratory system) in placement and periodic physical examinations.
[Sittig, M. Handbook of Toxic and Hazardous Chemicals and Carcinogens, 1985. 2nd ed. Park Ridge, NJ: Noyes Data Corporation, 1985. 155]**PEER REVIEWED**
In F344 male rats, 2-butoxyethanol causes severe acute hemolytic anemia resulting in significant increase in the concentration of free plasma hemoglobin. Secondary to the hemolytic effects, 2-butoxyethanol also caused hemoglobinuria as well as histopathologic changes in the liver and kidney.
Administration of Sodium bicarbonate may be of value to treat acidosis.
Monitor kidney and liver function and arterial blood gases closely.
