Antifreeze
Bitrex can be used in many automotive products to help prevent accidental ingestion, protecting both humans and pets.  Mono-Ethylene Glygol (MEG), the main ingredient in anti-freeze, is highly toxic and small amounts can cause blindness, physical handicap and even death.  It is also exceptionally sweet to taste.

There have been many cases of dog and cat deaths after licking spilt anti-freeze from driveways and garage floors.  There was even the recent case of the attempted murder by a wife on her husband in the UK, when she laced his dinner with anti-freeze in order to claim life assurance.  Many US states are passing laws that all MEG based anti-freeze contains Denatonium Benzoate to help reduce these occurrences. France passed a law in 1997 to the same effect.

Screenwash
Automotive screenwash is another product that can be extremely harmful through accidental ingestion. Many products are brightly coloured, fragranced, and sold in clear plastic containers. Screenwash can have a high Methanol or Ethanol content, which makes it ideally suited for Bitrex inclusion to help prevent ingestion.

Other Products
Some retailers include Bitrex as a safety additive throughout the whole automotive range. Bitrex can be added to a variety of other products, including Brake Fluid, Insect Cleaners and Tyre cleaners. Contact us for further information and advice on Bitrex inclusion in automotive products.