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Brand Information
Product Name: Snap Windshield Spray De-Icer
Form: liquid
Product Category: Auto Products » Windows/Windshield » de-icer
Customer Service: 800-468-8397
Date Entered: 2003-01-01
Related Items: Products with similar usage in this database
Manufacturer
Manufacturer: Sopus Products
Div., Shell Oil Company
includes Pennzoil-Quaker State
Address: PO Box 4427
City: Houston
State: TX
Zip Code: 77210
Telephone Number: 800-416-1600
Toll Free Number: 800-416-1600
Date Info Verified: 2007-02-07
Related Items: Products by this manufacturer
The following information (Health Effects, Handling/Disposal, and Ingredients) is taken from the product label and/or the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) prepared by the manufacturer. The National Library of Medicine does not test products nor does it evaluate information from the product label or the MSDS.
Health Effects
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Warnings: DANGER: POISON. MAY BE FATAL OR CAUSE BLINDNESS IF SWALLOWED. VAPOR HARMFUL. CONTENTS UNDER PRESSURE.
(Aerosol containing >15% methanol)
DANGER: CONTAINS METHYL ALCOHOL. CANNOT BE MADE NON-POISONOUS.
Precautionary Measures: Do not drink or inhale. Use only in a well-ventilated area. Avoid eye contact. Keep away from heat and flame. Do not puncture or incinerate container. Do not store at temperatures above 120F.
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
Acute Health Effects: From MSDS
Eye Contact: Avoid eye contact. May be irritating to the eyes upon direct contact.
Skin Contact: Avoid skin contact. Single, short exposures, as expected with consumer use of this product, are expected to be practically non-irritating to the skin. Prolonged or repeated skin contact may result in dryness, chapping, and reddening. May be absorbed through skin.
Inhalation: Avoid inhalation of mists or vapors. Acute and chronic overexposures may be irritating to the respiratory tract. Inhalation of high concentrations of this product can cause central nervous system depression and narcosis. When high concentrations are inhaled, human signs may include a
reddening of the face and a feeling of increased body heat, in addition, disturbed vision, dizziness, tremors, salivation, cardiac stress, drowsiness, dullness, numbness, weakness, headache, nausea, and confusion, as well as respiratory difficulties may be apparent. Intentional misuse by deliberately concentrating and inhaling this product can be harmful or fatal.
Ingestion: Ingestion is unlikely for aerosol products. Do not ingest. Harmful or fatal if swallowed. Can cause reversible or permanent blindness. Visual symptoms include eye pain, blurred vision and constriction of visual fields. Can cause central nervous system (CNS) depression if ingested. Ingestion of large quantities can lead to a metabolic acidosis, which can be fatal if untreated.
Ingestion may result in lung aspiration. Aspiration may lead to chemical pneumonitis which is characterized by pulmonary edema and hemorrhage and may be fatal.

Medical Conditions Aggravated by Exposure: Drying and chapping may make the skin more susceptible to other irritants, sensitizers and disease.
Chronic Health Effects: From MSDS
Prolonged or repeated skin contact may result in dryness, chapping, and reddening.
Carcinogenicity: From MSDS
Methanol is not considered to be carcinogenic by IARC, NTP or OSHA.
First Aid: From MSDS
Eye Contact: Immediately flush eyes with large amounts of water and continue flushing until irritation subsides. If irritation persists, seek medical attention.
Skin Contact: Remove contaminated clothing. Wash contaminated area thoroughly with soap and water. If redness or irritation occurs and persists, seek medical attention.
Inhalation: If victim exhibits signs of vapor intoxication remove to fresh air. If discomfort persists seek medical attention. If breathing has stopped or is irregular, administer artificial respiration and supply oxygen if it is available. If victim is unconscious, remove to fresh air and seek immediate medical attention.
Ingestion: Ingestion is unlikely for aerosol products. If large quantity is ingested and if person is conscious, give large quantities of water immediately. Seek immediate medical attention. If vomiting occurs lower head below knees to avoid aspiration.
Health Rating: 1
Flammability Rating: 2
Reactivity Rating: 0
HMIS Rating Scale: 0 = Minimal; 1 = Slight; 2 = Moderate; 3 = Serious; 4 = Severe; 
N = No information provided by manufacturer; * = Chronic Health Hazard
MSDS Date: 2002-09-06
Handling/Disposal
Handling: From MSDS
All ignition sources in the area should be controlled. Contents under pressure and can explode when exposed to heat or open flame. Caution!--Do not puncture or incinerate. Do not transfer to unmarked containers. Store in a cool, well ventilated area in closed containers away from heat, sparks, open flame or oxidizing materials. Do not store at temperatures greater
than 120 F.
Disposal: From MSDS
Dispose of residual products and empty containers responsibly.
Ingredients from MSDS/Label
ChemicalCAS No / Unique IDPercent
Methanol000067-56-145-50
Ethylene glycol000107-21-11-5
Carbon dioxide000124-38-91-5
Water007732-18-540-45
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