Windshield De-Icer

WINDSHIELD DE-ICER CONCENTRATE 
Product #470

Powerful methanol-based concentrate

This methanol-based deicer penetrates ice, frost and snow quickly to provide better windshield visibility and safer 
winter driving. The concentrated formula allows for custom dilution levels for different weather conditions.

For use in all windshield washer systems including bus, truck and cars.

Effective Against

• 
Ice 
• 
Snow 
• 
Frost 
• 
Dirt and Grime 
• 
Bugs 
• 
Salt residue 
• 
Streaks 
• 
Road film 
Features and Benefits

• 
Quickly penetrates ice and snow. 
• 
Provides better visibility for safer driving. 
• 
Cleans windshields in the summer, deices windshields in the winter. 
• 
Use all year long. 
Properties 
Directions Complete directions on product label

Appearance.................…… Blue 
Summer use: Add 12 ounces to 1 gallon of water to make a washer solution. 
Winter use:

Fragrance ..................…… Alcohol 
Concentrate.................…... Yes 
Specific gravity…….....….. 0.875 
Flash point .................….. < 70 º F 
VOC content................…... 65.0-75.0 % by wt. 
Freeze thaw Stability……... Stable

Desired 
Temperature 
Parts of 
Concentrate 
Parts of 
water 
25 º F 1 7 
12 º F 1 3 
-5 º F 1 2 
-20 º F 1 1 
-30 º F 3 1 
-60 º F Undiluted

Active IngredientsWater ………………………………………………………………………………………... 
CAS Number 
7732-18-5 
Methanol ……………………………………………………………………………………. 67-56-1 
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate ………………………………………………………………………. 73296-89-6 
Blue dye ……………………………………………………………………………………... 3844-45-9 
Safety

Danger: Poison. Flammable. Vapor Harmful. May be fatal or cause blindness if swallowed. Keep out of the reach of children

NFPA RATINGS

 Flammability

 Health Reactivity 
Quantities 
55 gallon 
30 gallon 
5 gallon 
DOT Shipping (ground transportation)
Proper Shipping Name: Compounds, cleaning liquid (Methanol)
Class: 3 
ID Number: NA1993 
Package Group: II 1 
3 
0 
1 gallon

Milwaukee, WI 53224 • 1-800-743-6417 • Fax 414-354-9219 • www.athea.com

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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

Total Solutions

P.O. Box 240014 
Milwaukee, WI 53224 
GENERAL INFORMATION NUMBER: (414) 354-6417 REVISION DATE: November 11, 2004 
CHEMTREC: (800) 424-9300 DATE OF ISSUE: December 29, 2004

I - Product Identification 
Windshield Deicer Concentrate 
PRODHAZARD RATING: 4 - ExtrUCT CODE: 0470 
CHEMICAL FORMULATION: AlcohNFPA HAZARD IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM: HEALTH: 1 
eme; 3 - High; 
ol based cleaner. 
FLAMMABILITY: 3 
2 - Moderate; 1 - Slight; 0 - 
REA 0 
Insignificant 
CTIVITY:

II - Hazardous Ingredients

 Values reported as TWA unless noted.

Methanol 
SUBSTANCE 
APPROX 
% 
65.0-75.0 
OSHA 
PEL 
200 ppm 
EPA 40 CFR:ACGIH 
TLV 302 355 372 
200 ppm Y N Y 
CAS # 
67-56-1 
Key: PEL: Permissible Exposure LiN/A: Not Applicable 
mit TLV: Threshold Limit Value 
N/D: Not Determined 
C: Ceiling level STEL: Short Term ExN/E: Not Established Y: Yes 
p osure Limit 
N: No

302: CERCLA List of Hazardous Substances and Reportable Quantities (40 CFR 302.4). 
355: SARA TITLE III / List of Extremely Hazardous Substances for Emergency Planning and Notification (40 CFR 355). 
372: SARA TITLE III / List of Toxic Chemicals subject to Release Reporting (Community Right to Know) (40 CFR 372). 
III - Physical Data

BOILING POINT (°F): N/D SPECIFIC GRAVITY (WATER = 1): 0.875 
VAPOR PRESSURE (mm Hg): N/D VOC CONTENT (% by weight): 65.0-75.0 
VAPOR DENSITY (AIR = 1): N/D EVAPORATION RATE (WATER = 1): N/D 
SOLUBILITY IN WATER: Soluble pH: N/A 
APPEARANCE AND ODOR: Clear, dark blue liquid; alcohol odor.

IV - Fire and Explosion Hazard Data

FLASH POINT (°F): < 70 (TEST METHOD): Closed cup 
FLAMMABLE LIMITS IN AIR (VOLUME %) UPPER: N/D LOWER: N/D 
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Water, foam, carbon dioxide, dry chemical. 
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES: Cool fire exposed containers with water fog. Firefighters should be equipped with full 
protective gear including self-contained breathing apparatus. 
UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD: Vapors may travel considerable distance to a source of ignition and flash back.


PRODUCT NAME: Windshield Deicer Concentrate PRODUCT CODE: 0470

V - Reactivity Data

STABILITY: Stable 
INCOMPATIBILITY: Strong oxidizers. 
CONDITIONS TO AVOID: Heat, sparks and open flame. 
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: Thermal decomposition may produce oxides of carbon. 
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Will not occur. 
CONDITIONS TO AVOID: None

VI - Health Hazard Data

ROUTES OF ENTRY INHALATION: X EYE CONTACT: X SKIN CONTACT: X INGESTION: X
INGREDIENTS THAT ARE CONSIDERED BY OSHA, NTP, IARC TO BE SUSPECTED HUMAN CARCINOGENS: None.
EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE
IF IN EYES: Mild irritation and redness, tearing, blurred vision. May injure eye tissue if not removed promptly.
IF ON SKIN: Redness, dryness, irritation, defatting with prolonged or repeated exposure.
IF SWALLOWED: Gastrointestinal irritation, dizziness, drowsiness, drunkenness, weakness, CNS depression. May be harmful or fatal if
swallowed. Small amounts of the liquid aspirated into the respiratory system during ingestion, or from vomiting, may cause
bronchiopneumonia or pulmonary edema.
IF INHALED: Respiratory tract irritation, nausea, vomiting, headache and dizziness.
EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID PROCEDURES
IF IN EYES: Flush eyes and under eyelids with plenty of cool water for at least 15 minutes. If irritation persists, obtain medical attention.
IF ON SKIN: Wash with soap and water. Remove contaminated clothing and launder before reuse. If irritation persists, obtain medical
attention.
IF SWALLOWED: Contact physician or poison control center immediately. Give affected person one to two glasses of water. Do not
induce vomiting unless told to do so by a physician or poison control center. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air. If breathing has stopped administer artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, administer
oxygen.

VII - Spill or Leak Protection

STEPS TO BE TAKEN IF MATERIAL IS RELEASED OR SPILLED: Ventilate area and remove all source of ignition. Soak up spilled 
material with inert absorbent material and place in a properly labeled container for proper disposal. 
WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD: Consult local environmental authorities.

VIII - Special Protection Information

RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: Use with adequate ventilation. If recommended Exposure Limits are exceeded wear a NIOSH approved 
respirator, following manufacturer’s recommendations. 
VENTILATION LOCAL: Recommended MECHANICAL: Not required 
PROTECTIVE GLOVES: Chemical resistant. 
EYE PROTECTION: Safety glasses or chemical goggles 
OTHER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: Eye wash station. 
PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN HANDLING AND STORAGE: Store in a cool, dry place away from heat or open flame. Keep 
container tightly closed when not in use. 
OTHER PRECAUTIONS: Keep out of reach of children.

IX - Transportation Information (ground transportation only)

DOT PROPER SHIPPING NAME: Compounds, cleaning liquid (Methanol) 
DOT CLASS: 3 DOT ID NUMBER: NA1993 DOT PACKING GROUP: II

The shipping information listed above applies only to non-bulk (< 119 gallons) containers of this product. This product may have more than one proper 
shipping name depending on packaging, product properties, & mode of shipment. If any alteration of packaging, product, or mode of transportation is 
further intended, different shipping names and labeling may apply.

REVISION DATE: November 11, 2004 Prepared by: PMR DATE OF ISSUE: December 29, 2004 
This information contained herein is based on data considered accurate. However, no warranty is expressed or implied regarding the accuracy of this 
data or the results to be obtained from the use thereof. Total Solutions assumes no responsibility for personal injury or property damage to the vendee, 
users or third parties caused by the material such vendees or users assume all risks associated with the use of this material.