Six tourists have died of suspected methanol poisoning while travelling in Laos. DW spoke with Andrea Sella, Professor of Chemistry at University College London, about the toxicity of methyl alcohol.

It was not immediately clear if any Lao citizens had been sickened. Methyl alcohol, or methanol, is a clear liquid chemical used in many products, including windshield washer fluid, antifreeze and ...

What is methanol and why it is lethal Methanol, or methyl alcohol, is a toxic chemical commonly found in products like antifreeze and paint thinner. It can appear in alcoholic drinks as an ...