COSHH Assessment — Carplan All Seasons Screenwash¶
| Ref | Revision | Issue Date | Next Review | Assessor | Approved By |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COSHH_03 | 2 | 1 June 2026 | 1 June 2027 | Sean Ashton | Aaron Mason, Director |
Van-pack inclusion
This substance is carried in the field van packs. The Van Packs operative-facing site holds a synchronised copy.
1. Product identification¶
| Product name | Carplan All Seasons Screenwash |
| Supplier | Tetrosyl Ltd (Carplan brand) |
| Active ingredients / CAS | Isopropanol (propan-2-ol) + surfactants + dye CAS: 67-63-0 (isopropanol) |
| Physical form | Liquid |
| Appearance / odour | Coloured liquid (typically blue/yellow) |
| Use | Vehicle windscreen washer fluid — neat or diluted |
2. Hazard classification¶
Overall classification: Flammable Liquid Category 3 (depending on concentration)
Signal word: Warning
Hazard statements (H-codes)¶
| Code | Statement |
|---|---|
| H226 | Flammable liquid and vapour. |
| H319 | Causes serious eye irritation. |
| H336 | May cause drowsiness or dizziness. |
Precautionary statements (key P-codes)¶
| Code | Statement |
|---|---|
| P210 | Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. |
| P233 | Keep container tightly closed. |
| P280 | Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. |
| P305+351+338 | IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. |
| P403+235 | Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. |
GHS pictograms¶
- GHS02 — Flammable
- GHS07 — Harmful / irritant
3. Persons at risk¶
- Drivers
- Vehicle maintenance staff
4. Routes of exposure¶
- Inhalation: Vapour may cause dizziness if concentrated
- Skin contact: Defats skin on repeated contact
- Eye contact: Causes irritation
- Ingestion: Harmful — do not swallow
5. Workplace exposure limits (HSE EH40/2005)¶
| Substance | 8-hr TWA | 15-min STEL |
|---|---|---|
| Propan-2-ol | 999 mg/m³ (400 ppm) | 1250 mg/m³ (500 ppm) |
6. Control measures — hierarchy of controls¶
Elimination / substitution: Evaluated where practicable — see Section 12.
Engineering controls:
- Keep container sealed when not in use
Administrative controls:
- No smoking during filling
- Use only intended dispensers
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE):
- Nitrile gloves when handling concentrate
- Safety glasses
7. Storage¶
| Temperature | Cool store |
| Location | Fire-resistant store or lockable cabinet |
| Avoid | Heat, sparks, open flames |
| Container | Original sealed container |
8. Emergency procedures¶
First aid¶
| Route | Action |
|---|---|
| Eyes | Rinse with water for 15 minutes. Seek medical advice. |
| Skin | Wash with soap and water. Remove contaminated clothing. |
| Inhalation | Move to fresh air. Seek medical advice if symptoms persist. |
| Ingestion | Rinse mouth. Do not induce vomiting. Seek medical advice immediately. |
Spillage¶
Eliminate ignition sources. Absorb with sand/vermiculite. Dispose as hazardous waste.
Fire¶
Flammable. Use foam, CO₂ or dry powder. Do not use water jet.
Emergency contacts¶
- Emergency services: 999
- NHS non-emergency: 111
- AMWS supervisor: Jason May
- HSQE support: Sean Ashton (Onyx Operations)
9. Waste disposal¶
Hazardous waste — dispose via authorised waste contractor.
10. Risk rating¶
| Before controls | With controls |
|---|---|
| Moderate | Low |
Risk rating methodology: Severity × Likelihood = Risk (S × L = R). See POL_HSQE_21 — Risk Assessment for the full scoring matrix.
11. Training requirements¶
- Flammable liquids handling
- Fire response
12. Monitoring and review¶
- Monthly storage inspection
- Annual COSHH review
13. References¶
- POL_HSQE_08 — COSHH Policy
- POL_HSQE_19 — Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Policy
- SOP 8.5 — Hazardous Substances (COSHH)
- APP_09 — COSHH Assessments Log
- HSE COSHH Regulations 2002 (SI 2002/2677, as amended)
- HSE EH40/2005 Workplace Exposure Limits
- CLP Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 (as retained in UK law)
Assessment approved by: Aaron Mason, Director · 1 June 2026
This assessment must be reviewed annually or when circumstances change — whichever is sooner.