Risk of fire and explosion, poisoning, injury or physical irritations - AS82.35-Z-0001-01A

Risk of fire and explosion by ignition of window washing fluid or antifreeze and their vapors. Risk of poisoning caused by swallowing window washing fluid or antifreeze or inhaling their vapors. Risk of injury or physical irritations caused by contact of window washing fluid or antifreeze with eyes, mucous membranes or skin.

Wear protective clothing and tight fitting safety glasses. No fire, open light or ignition sources. Avoid contact with eyes, mucous membranes and skin. When working with window washing fluids or antifreeze, do not eat, drink, or smoke. Do not inhale vapors and ensure sufficient ventilation in the working area. Store window washing fluid and antifreeze leakfree in safely closed original containers and out of childrens' reach only. 

Potential risks 

Risk of fire and explosion 

Window washing fluids and antifreeze are highly flammable. Vapors in contact with air can ignite and spontaneously combust in an explosion.

Risk of poisoning 

Window washing fluids and antifreeze are a health hazard and can cause dizziness, nausea and symptoms of poisoning when swallowed.

Window washing fluid vapors and antifreeze vapors are a health hazard and can cause dizziness, nausea and symptoms of poisoning when inhaled.

Risk of injury 

Window washing fluids and antifreeze cause physical irritations when coming in contact with eyes, mucous membranes or skin.

Safety precautions and rules of conduct 

• Observe manufacturer's operating instructions and safety notes.
• Wear protective clothing and tight fitting safety glasses.
• No fire, open light or ignition sources.
• Avoid contact with eyes, mucous membranes and skin.
• When working with window washing fluids or antifreeze, do not eat, drink, or smoke.
• Do not inhale vapors of window washing fluid or antifreeze, and ensure sufficient ventilation in the working area.
• Store window washing fluid and antifreeze leakfree in safely closed original containers and out of childrens' reach only.

First aid measures 

Burns 

• Treat burns with plenty of cold water and cover with sterile dressings. Consult a physician.

Eye contact 

• Rinse eye immediately for several minutes, preferably with lukewarm water while keeping the eyelid open. Consult an eye doctor.

Skin contact 

• Immediately remove any wetted clothing. Wash off window washing fluid splashed onto skin thoroughly with plenty of soap and water.

Swallowing 

• Do not induce vomiting.
• Give plenty of water to drink in small amounts at a time. Keep the person warm and comfortable at a quiet place. Consult a physician.

Inhalation of vapors 

• Take the affected person out into the fresh air. If the situation may result in the person becoming unconscious, the patient must be at rest and transported in recovery position. If necessary, apply artificial respiration to affected person and ensure adequate supply of oxygen, warmth and quietness. Consult a physician.