The use of methanol in windscreen washer fluids has been restricted

The use of methanol in windscreen washer fluids has been restricted by the Regulation (UE) 2018/589.

On 18 April, in Annex XVII to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 (REACH), a new restriction entry was added concerning the use of methanol:

Shall not be placed on the market to the general public after 9 May 2018 in windscreen washing or defrosting fluids, methanol in a concentration equal to or greater than 0,6 % by weight.

Chemeter already includes this restriction to ensure a compliant procedure according to the REACH Regulation.