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WINTER SCREEN WASH windshield washer fluid — chemical risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskChemicalJan 31, 2025
Photo from the official notice: WINTER SCREEN WASH windshield washer fluid — chemical risk

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Hazard

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

  • Withdrawal of the product from the market — Manufacturer

Product description

Windshield washer fluid, for winter, 5 l.

What should I do?

If you own this product, stop using it and check the official notice for what the seller or authority advises (return, refund, repair or disposal). Measures listed here were reported by national authorities to the EU Safety Gate system.

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