Risk Of Fire And Explosion Caused 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 Irritation - AS82.35-Z-0001-01A

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Wear protective clothing and tight-fitting safety glasses. No open flames, fire 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 the reach of children.

Potential risks

Risk of fire and explosion

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

Risk of poisoning

Window washing fluid 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 fluid and antifreeze cause irritations upon contact with eyes, mucous membranes or skin.

Safety precautions and instructions

Observe manufacturer's operating instructions and hazard notes.
Wear protective clothing and tight-fitting safety glasses.
No open flames, fire 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 the reach of children.

First aid measures

Burns

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

Contact with eyes

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

Contact with skin

Remove any wetted clothing immediately. Wash window washing fluid off from the skin thoroughly with plenty of soap and water.

Ingestion

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

Inhalation of vapors

Take the affected person out into the fresh air. If there is a risk that the person may become unconscious, he/she must be transported and put down in the recovery position. If necessary, administer artificial respiration to the affected person and ensure an adequate supply of oxygen, warmth and quietness. Consult a physician.