Poisoning caused by exposure to windshield washer fluid.

Expectations (prognosis)

Methanol is extremely toxic. As little as 2 TABLEspoons can be fatal to a child, while 2 to 8 oz. can be fatal for an adult. The ultimate outcome for the patient will depend on how much was swallowed and how soon appropriate care was given. Many windshield washer fluids are a dilute form of methanol and therefore are not as toxic as pure methanol.