Number
240-EN
Section
General Section
Use
Sector
Other
Function
Antifreeze agent
Process
Non industrial spraying
Manual activities involving hand contact
Product category
Anti-Freeze und de-icing products
Application
Car wind screen de-icing
Abstract
Traditional de-icers for car wind screens can be replaced with water-based de-icer containing potassium chloride
Substituted substances
Ethanol
CAS No. 64-17-5 EC No. 200-578-6 Index No. 603-002-00-5
Chemical group
Alcohol
Classification: hazard statements
H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapour
Other adverse effects
The substance is: 1 carcinogen (IARC), as listed in the Substance Database according to SUBSPORT Screening Criteria (SDSC).
Propane-1,2-diol
CAS No. 57-55-6 EC No. 200-338-0 Index No.
Chemical group
Alcohols
Butanone
CAS No. 78-93-3 EC No. 201-159-0 Index No. 606-002-00-3
Chemical group
Ketones
Classification: hazard statements
H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapour
H336 May cause drowsiness or dizziness
H319 Causes serious eye irritation
Propan-2-ol
CAS No. 67-63-0 EC No. 200-661-7 Index No. 603-117-00-0
Chemical group
Alcohol
Classification: hazard statements
H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapour
H336 May cause drowsiness or dizziness
H319 Causes serious eye irritation
Ethane-1,2- diol
CAS No. 107-21-1 EC No. 203-473-3 Index No. 603-027-00-1
Chemical group
Alcohols
Classification: hazard statements
H302 Harmful if swallowed
Alternative Substances
Potassium chloride
CAS No. 7447-40-7 EC No. 231-211-8 Index No.
Chemical group
Potassium compounds; chlorides
Reliability of information
Internet information: data are from an internet document and only a basic and partial evaluation could be performed
Reason substitution
CMR
physical hazards
neurotoxicant
Hazard Assessment
Substances to be substituted None of the substances are on SUBSPORTplus list on hazardous substances (SDSC), but around 70-90 % of the traditional products is solvents omitted to the air. Most of the solvents are highly flammable. Ethanol is not listed in the SUBSPORTplus Database. Butanon is not listed in the SUBSPORTplus Database. Propan-2-ol is not listed in the SUBSPORTplus Database. Ethan-1,2-diol is not listed in the SUBSPORTplus Database. Propan-1,2-diol is not listed in the SUBSPORTplus Database and has no harmonised classification according to Annex VI of Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 (CLP Regulation). Alternative Substances: Kaliumchlorid is not listed in the SUBSPORTplus Database and has no harmonised classification according to Annex VI of Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 (CLP Regulation).
Description of Substitution
Traditional de-icers used for wind screens in carsare mainly based on volatiles. The following solvents are declared in some MSDS of traditional de-icers:ethanol, ethane-1,2-diol, propane-1,2 diol, butanone. As an alternative a programme in the Danish Broadcasting Corporation suggests a do-it-yourself water- based de-icer from the following recipe: 2 kg potassium chloride is mixed in a 5 litres plastic jar with 3 litres of tap water. When the potassium chloride is dissolved heat is evolved. This makes 5 litres of de-icer.
Case/substitution evaluation
By substituting to potassium chloride, the emission of solvents is reduced. Ethane-1,2-diol - used in other de-icers - have caused many accidents in children and animals because of toxicity and sweet taste. For this reason, it is a very important and successful substitution that can save the lives of those in need of protection.
Date and place of implementation
2012
Availability of Alternative
Available
Type of information supplier
User
Contact
DR (Danish Broadcasting Corporation) 0999 København C https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DR_(broadcaster)
Further information
New restriction on methanol in car windscreen washing fluids, Published on: 18/04/2018 https://ec.europa.eu/growth/content/new-restriction-methanol-car-windscreen-washing-fluids_en COMMISSION REGULATION (EU) 2018/589 of 18 April 2018 amending Annex XVII to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) as regards methanol A corrigendum was published because the date on the original version was incorrect.
Date, reviewed
November 26, 2021