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Windshield washer fluid “WINTER SCREEN WASH” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/00409/25
Summary
The product has an excessive concentration of methanol (measured value up to 23% by weight). Methanol is acutely toxic to the central nervous system and to the eyes. Ingestion of methanol can lead to blindness or death. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
Windshield washer fluid
- Name / model
- WINTER SCREEN WASH
- Barcode
- 4779057490497
- Category
- Chemical products
- Windshield washer fluid, for winter, 5 l.
What is the risk?
- The product has an excessive concentration of methanol (measured value up to 23% by weight). Methanol is acutely toxic to the central nervous system and to the eyes. Ingestion of methanol can 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: ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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