Antifreeze Bittering Act Passes Senate Subcommittee

miss_perfect · March 13th, 2006, 02:38 PM

Nice to see that there are Republicans out there who are doing some good in the world!

Source: Doris Day Animal League: http://capwiz.com/ddal/issues/bills/?bill=7895376.

Quote:

'A bill to amend the Federal Hazardous Substances Act to require engine coolant and antifreeze to contain a bittering agent in order to render the coolant or antifreeze unpalatable. '
Bill # S.1110

Original Sponsor:
George Allen (R-VA)

Cosponsor Total: 12
(last sponsor added 11/08/2005)
3 Democrats
9 Republicans
About This Legislation:

5/24/2005--Introduced.
Engine Coolant and Antifreeze Bittering Agent Act of 2005 - Requires engine coolant or antifreeze that is manufactured six months after the enactment of this Act, and that contains more than 10 percent ethylene glycol, to include not less than 30 parts per million nor more than 50 parts per million of denatonium benzoate as a bittering agent so as to render the coolant or antifreeze unpalatable.
Requires a coolant or antifreeze manufacturer to maintain records of compliance with this Act.
Limits the liability of manufacturers, processors, distributors, recyclers, or sellers of engine coolant or antifreeze who are in compliance with the requirements of this Act for personal and property loss or damage to the environment that results from the inclusion of denatonium benzoate in any coolant or antifreeze.
Declares this Act inapplicable to: (1) the sale of a motor vehicle that contains engine coolant or antifreeze; or (2) wholesale containers of 55 gallons or more of engine coolant or antifreeze.

You can write to your legislators here to support the bill: http://capwiz.com/ddal/home//.

Grimmlok · March 13th, 2006, 02:41 PM

um.. antifreeze was delicious before this took place?

**NoDayButToday** · March 13th, 2006, 02:42 PM

I believe I heard that antifreeze has a sweet taste to it, so animals would lick at it not knowing it was bad based on taste. Children too.

miss_perfect · March 13th, 2006, 02:45 PM

Article here: http://www.hsus.org/pets/pet_care/antifreeze.html.

Apparently it does have a sweet smell that appeals to animals and children, you're right, NoDay.

UndercoverGator · March 13th, 2006, 03:28 PM

Now how will I get rid of those pesky barking dogs?

Grimmlok · March 13th, 2006, 03:29 PM

You can still lace hotdogs with strichnyne

Laurent · March 13th, 2006, 03:36 PM

Who knew antifreeze was so tasty?

Parkersmom · March 13th, 2006, 04:36 PM

This is so awesome. My car leaks antifreeze (time for a new car) and I always worry about my little doggie Bo sneaking out in the garage and licking it up.