Quote: Originally posted by BRUN on 06 January 2003
dash the Holts de-icer my mums just brought home contains propanol, u got any idea what effect that will have
propanol = iso-propyl alcohol
FLAMMABLE LIQUID AND VAPOUR.
HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED OR INHALED.
CAUSES IRRITATION TO EYES AND RESPIRATORY TRACT.
AFFECTS CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM.
MAY BE HARMFUL IF ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN.
MAY CAUSE IRRITATION TO SKIN.
Inhalation: Respiratory tract irritation, can have a narcotic effect, producing symptoms of dizziness, drowsiness, headache, staggering, unconsciousness and possibly death.
Ingestion: Can cause drowsiness, unconsciousness, and death. Gastrointestinal pain, cramps, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhoea may also result. The single lethal dose for a human adult = about 250 mls (8 ounces).
Skin Contact: May cause irritation with redness and pain. May be absorbed through the skin with possible systemic effects.
Eye Contact: Vapours cause eye irritation. Splashes cause severe irritation, possible corneal burns and eye damage.
Dont sound very nice does it, but I would think the above is for the neat product.
My Mum use to use this too, but we sent her to AA and they weened her of it.