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Car windscreen washing fluid “Žieminis stiklų ploviklis -22°C” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01144/21
Summary
The product contains an excessive amount of methanol (mesured values: up to 28% by weight), which is acutely toxic to the central nervous system and to the eyes. Ingestion or contact with methanol may lead to blindness or death. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
Car windscreen washing fluid
- Name / model
- Žieminis stiklų ploviklis -22°C · 5 L
- Batch number(s)
- expiry date 10.12.2023
- Barcode
- 5907572337303
- Category
- Chemical products
- Blue-coloured fluid for cleaning car windscreens at cold temperatures.
What is the risk?
- The product contains an excessive amount of methanol (mesured values: up to 28% by weight), which is acutely toxic to the central nervous system and to the eyes. Ingestion or contact with methanol may lead to blindness or death. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
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