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Windscreen washer fluid Prolix “Scheibenreiniger Frostschutz” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A11/0082/17
Summary
null The product contains methanol (4.2%) but is incorrectly labelled. The safety information and warnings are incomplete and the bottle does not have the required child-resistant fastening. The product is toxic.The product does not comply with Directive 1999/45/EC on the classification, packaging and labelling of dangerous preparations (CLP).
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Product
Windscreen washer fluid — Prolix
- Brand
- Prolix
- Name / model
- Scheibenreiniger Frostschutz · Zitrus; Art. n° 6201
- Batch number(s)
- 5902537962019
- Category
- Chemical products
- Blue windscreen washer fluid with antifreeze agent in a plastic bottle with blue plastic cap.
What is the risk?
- null The product contains methanol (4.2%) but is incorrectly labelled. The safety information and warnings are incomplete and the bottle does not have the required child-resistant fastening. The product is toxic.The product does not comply with Directive 1999/45/EC on the classification, packaging and labelling of dangerous preparations (CLP).
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: RetailerCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
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