Is Windshield Washer Fluid Toxic?
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High-quality windshield washer fluid is non-toxic, while the volatile gases from inferior-quality washer fluid can be harmful, becoming an invisible threat to the health of car owners. Windshield washer fluid is primarily composed of water, alcohol, ethylene glycol, corrosion inhibitors, and various surfactants. Therefore, it is not considered toxic. If it accidentally comes into contact with skin or eyes, rinsing with clean water is sufficient. High-quality windshield washer fluid is made from deionized water and various environmentally friendly additives, offering functions such as cleaning, antifreeze, antistatic, and anti-corrosion. Some superior-quality washer fluids also feature rapid snow and ice melting, anti-glare, and anti-fog properties, playing a significant role in enhancing driving safety. In contrast, inferior-quality washer fluids are often diluted with water and alcohol, which not only damages the gloss of car paint and the hardness of rubber strips but can also cause color differences, swelling, or dissolution in rubber or plastic parts. These fluids may also irritate human skin. After cleaning the windshield, the washer fluid flows near the air conditioning intake, and the volatile fumes can enter the cabin through the vehicle's air conditioning ventilation ducts.
