With the advent of cold weather, each driver has a need to buy high-quality anti-freeze fluid. When buying even such a familiar product, there is always a danger of getting counterfeit and dangerous products. Methanol is usually used in the production of counterfeit products, and the emergence of a large number of counterfeits is associated with the introduction of a law that toughens the turnover of alcohol-containing products. Let's consider the main signs of the difference between quality products and counterfeit products.
Instructions
Step 1
The first thing to pay attention to is the price. Non-freezing liquid cannot cost 60-120 rubles, since the production of isopropyl alcohol (the main component of non-freezing liquid) is at least 3-4 times higher.
Step 2
Pay attention to the label. The date of manufacture cannot be printed by typography - this is a clear sign of clandestine production.
Step 3
Counterfeit products are packaged in low-quality containers, the main disadvantages are always striking:
• Crumpled packaging
• Poor quality paper from which the label is made
• Unreadable text and unclear images
• Foreign matter inside the bottle
• The liquid itself is cloudy, which is a sign of using alcohol containing waste.
Step 4
Check the liquid smell. Quality products have an unpleasant smell of isopropanol, while counterfeit products made from methanol have a very weak odor.
Step 5
The quality of the product can be checked by determining the degree of its combustion. Soak a rag with an anti-freeze liquid and set it on fire, if the flame is bright and not smoky, then you have a quality product in front of you.
