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GO! windshield washer fluid — chemical risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskChemicalDec 30, 2011
Photo from the official notice: GO! windshield washer fluid — chemical risk

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Hazard

The chemical mixture poses a chemical risk because:- It contains 18 ±2.0 % by weight of methanol;- The chemical mixture is not classified as toxic;- Indication of danger and risk phrases are not included in the label;-Packaging does not have a child-resistant lid.Methanol leads to damage to the central nervous system, in particular to the optic nerves, and also to the kidneys, liver, heart and other organs. The product does not comply withRegulation (EC) 1272/2008 and Directive 1999/45/EC.

Product description

Windscreen washer fluid in a transparent, white coloured, plastic 4 litre container.

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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