WINDSHIELD WIPER SOLUTION

HAZARDOUS CONSTITUENT POSSIBLE EFFECTS
METHANOL Damages the nervous system, liver, kidneys, inhalation can lead to lung disease, ingestion can cause blindness
ETHYLENE GLYCOL Poisons animals who are attracted to the sweet smell; can cause damage to internal organs through skin absorption; inhalation can cause dizziness
ISOPROPANOL Irritates mucous membranes; ingestion results in drowsiness, unconsciousness and death

Windshield wiper solution contains methanol (37%-100%), detergent, and water. Due to its hazardous nature, windshield wiper solution is required to have a child-proof safety cap. The most toxic windshield wiper solutions contain 100% methanol. For health and environmental effects associated with this products please refer to methanol.

Use: Avoid skin contact and inhalation. Wear gloves when adding windshield wiper fluid to your car.

Storage: Store away from children and pets. Make sure safety cap is on securely.

Disposal: If the windshield wiper solvent contains methanol the product should be disposed of by a licensed hazardous waste handler or through a household hazardous waste collection. To avoid this disposal dilemma, it is best to get rid of this product by using it up as intended. To dispose of unwanted fluid that does not contain methanol, small quantities can be flushed down the drain with plenty of water if your drain is hooked up to a sanitary sewer system. If you use a septic tank or lagoon, ask a friend, relative, or neighbor to use their drain to dispose of your unwanted windshield wiper solvent. Disposal of this product down a drain connected to the septic system can overwhelm the microorganisms and result in damage to the system.

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