SAFETY DATA SHEET
Glutaraldehyde 10% aqueous solution, EM Grade (DG)
1. IDENTIFICATION
Product Identifiers
Product Name:
Glutaraldehyde 10% aqueous solution, EM Grade (DG)
Other Names:
N/A
Product Number(s):
EMS16100, EMS16110, EMS16110-1L, EMS16120, EMS16121, EMS16122
CAS Number:
111-30-8
Recommended use of the chemical and restriction on use
Laboratory use
Company Details
ProSciTech Pty Ltd
11 Carlton Street
KIRWAN QLD 4817
Australia(07) 4773 9444www.proscitech.com
11 Carlton Street
KIRWAN QLD 4817
Australia(07) 4773 9444www.proscitech.com
Emergency Contact Details
ProSciTech Pty Ltd
11 Carlton Street
KIRWAN QLD 4817
Australia(07) 4773 9444www.proscitech.com
11 Carlton Street
KIRWAN QLD 4817
Australia(07) 4773 9444www.proscitech.com
2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Classification of the substance or mixture
H302: Harmful if swallowed
H314: Causes servere skin burns and eye damage
H317: May cause allergic skin reaction
H331: Toxic if inhaled
H334: May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled
H335: May cause respiratory irritation
H401: Toxic to aquatic life
H412: Harmful to aquatic life with long term effects
H314: Causes servere skin burns and eye damage
H317: May cause allergic skin reaction
H331: Toxic if inhaled
H334: May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled
H335: May cause respiratory irritation
H401: Toxic to aquatic life
H412: Harmful to aquatic life with long term effects
Label Elements
Signal Words
Danger
Hazard Statement(s)
H302: Harmful if swallowed
H314: Causes servere skin burns and eye damage
H317: May cause allergic skin reaction
H331: Toxic if inhaled
H334: May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled
H335: May cause respiratory irritation
H401: Toxic to aquatic life
H412: Harmful to aquatic life with long term effects
H314: Causes servere skin burns and eye damage
H317: May cause allergic skin reaction
H331: Toxic if inhaled
H334: May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled
H335: May cause respiratory irritation
H401: Toxic to aquatic life
H412: Harmful to aquatic life with long term effects
Precautionary Statement(s)
P303+P361+P353: If on skin (or hair) Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower
P305+P351+P338 If in eyes: Rince cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing
P405 Store locked up
P501: Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local regional/national/international regulations
P305+P351+P338 If in eyes: Rince cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing
P405 Store locked up
P501: Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local regional/national/international regulations
Primary route(s) of entry
Ingestion (eating)
Inhalation (breathing)
Absorption (skin contact)
Inhalation (breathing)
Absorption (skin contact)
Human Health
Inhalation:
Toxic if inhaled
May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled
May cause respiratory irritation
May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled
May cause respiratory irritation
Ingestion:
Harmful if swallowed
Eyes:
Causes servere eye damage
Skin:
Causes servere skin burns
Environment
Water hazard class 3 (Self-assessment): extremely hazardous for water
Do not allow product to reach ground water, water course or sewage system, even in small quantities.
Must not reach bodies of water or drainage ditch undiluted or unneutralized.
Danger to drinking water if even extremely small quantities leak into the ground.
Also poisonous for fish and plankton in water bodies.
Toxic for aquatic organisms
Harmful to aquatic organisms
Do not allow product to reach ground water, water course or sewage system, even in small quantities.
Must not reach bodies of water or drainage ditch undiluted or unneutralized.
Danger to drinking water if even extremely small quantities leak into the ground.
Also poisonous for fish and plankton in water bodies.
Toxic for aquatic organisms
Harmful to aquatic organisms
3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Name
CAS No.
Content (w/w)
Classification
Glutaraldehyde
111-30-8
>2.5-≤10%
Acute Tox. 3; Acute Tox. 2; 1B; 1; Resp. Sens. 1; Skin Sens. 1A; STOT SE 3; Aquatic Acute 1; Aquatic Chronic 1; H302, H314, H317; H331; H334; H335; H401; H412 Concentration limits: >= 0.5 %: STOT SE 3, H335; M-Factor - Aquatic Acute: 1 - Aquatic Chronic: 1
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Ingestion
Immediately call a doctor.
Drink copious amounts of water and provide fresh air.
Drink copious amounts of water and provide fresh air.
Inhalation
Remove breathing apparatus only after contaminated clothing have been completely removed.
In case of irregular breathing or respiratory arrest provide artificial respiration.
Supply fresh air or oxygen; call for doctor.
In case of unconsciousness place patient stably in side position for transportation
In case of irregular breathing or respiratory arrest provide artificial respiration.
Supply fresh air or oxygen; call for doctor.
In case of unconsciousness place patient stably in side position for transportation
Skin Contact
Immediately remove any clothing soiled by the product
Immediately wash with water and soap and rinse thoroughly.
Immediately wash with water and soap and rinse thoroughly.
Eye Contact
Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water. Then consult a doctor.
Other Information
Symptoms of poisoning may even occur after several hours; therefore medical observation for at least 48 hours after the accident.
5. FIREFIGHTING MEASURES
Suitable extinguishing equipment
Use fire fighting measures that suit the environment
HAZCHEM
No further relevant information available.
Special protective equipment and precautions for fire fighters
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Wear protective equipment. Keep unprotected persons away.
Environmental precautions
Inform respective authorities in case of seepage into water course or sewage system.
Dilute with plenty of water.
Do not allow to enter sewers/ surface or ground water
Dilute with plenty of water.
Do not allow to enter sewers/ surface or ground water
Methods and materials for containment and clean up
Absorb with liquid-binding material (sand, diatomite, acid binders, universal binders, sawdust).
Use neutralizing agent.
Dispose contaminated material as waste according to item 13.
Ensure adequate ventilation.
Use neutralizing agent.
Dispose contaminated material as waste according to item 13.
Ensure adequate ventilation.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Precautions for safe handling
Ensure good ventilation/exhaustion at the workplace.
Open and handle receptacle with care.
Prevent formation of aerosols.
Keep respiratory protective device available.
Open and handle receptacle with care.
Prevent formation of aerosols.
Keep respiratory protective device available.
Conditions for safe storage
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Exposure Standards
Material
TWA ppm
TWA mg/m3
STEL ppm
STEL mg/m3
111-30-8 Glutaraldehyde
0.05 ppm
0.2 mg/m³
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Engineering controls
Keep away from foodstuffs, beverages and feed.
Immediately remove all soiled and contaminated clothing.
Wash hands before breaks and at the end of work.
Store protective clothing separately.
Immediately remove all soiled and contaminated clothing.
Wash hands before breaks and at the end of work.
Store protective clothing separately.
Personal protective equipment
Eye and face protection
Avoid contact with the eyes
Skin protection
Avoid contact with the skin
Body protection
Protective gloves - The glove material has to be impermeable and resistant to the product/ the substance/ the preparation
Respiratory protection
In case of brief exposure or low pollution use respiratory filter device. In case of intensive or longer exposure use
respiratory protective device that is independent of circulating air.
respiratory protective device that is independent of circulating air.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
General information
Appearance
Colourless liquid
Odour
Characteristic
pH
at 20 °C (68 °F): 4.4
Vapour Pressure
at 20 °C (68 °F): 23 hPa (17.3 mm Hg)
Density
Not determined
Boiling Point
Not determined
Melting Point
Not determined
Solubility
Fully miscible.
Specific Gravity of Density
Not determined
Flash Point
Not applicable.
Flammable (Explosive) Limits
Not flammable.
Ignition Temperature
Product is not selfigniting.
Formula
Solvent content:
· Water: 90.0 %
· VOC content: 0.00 %
0.0 g/l / 0.00 lb/gal
· Water: 90.0 %
· VOC content: 0.00 %
0.0 g/l / 0.00 lb/gal
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Reactivity
No further relevant information available
Chemical stability
Stable under normal conditions
Possibility of hazardous reactions
No dangerous reactions known
Conditions to avoid
No further relevant information available
Incompatible materials
No further relevant information available
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute effects
LD/LC50 values that are relevant for classification:
111-30-8 Glutaraldehyde
Oral LD50 134 mg/kg (rat)
Dermal LD50 2,560 mg/kg (rabbit)
111-30-8 Glutaraldehyde
Oral LD50 134 mg/kg (rat)
Dermal LD50 2,560 mg/kg (rabbit)
Eye contact
Strong caustic effect.
Strong irritant with the danger of severe eye injury.
Strong irritant with the danger of severe eye injury.
Skin contact
Sensitization possible through skin contact.
Ingestion
Swallowing will lead to a strong caustic effect on mouth and throat and to the danger of perforation of esophagus and stomach.
Inhalation
Sensitization possible through inhalation.
Toxicity and irritation
The product shows the following dangers according to internally approved calculation methods for preparations:
Toxic
Harmful
Corrosive
Irritant
Swallowing will lead to a strong caustic effect on mouth and throat and to the danger of perforation of esophagus and stomach.
Toxic
Harmful
Corrosive
Irritant
Swallowing will lead to a strong caustic effect on mouth and throat and to the danger of perforation of esophagus and stomach.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecotoxicity
Toxic for aquatic organisms
Harmful to aquatic organisms
Harmful to aquatic organisms
Persistence and degradability
No further relevant information available
Bioaccumulative potential
No further relevant information available
Other adverse effects
Water hazard class 3 (Self-assessment): extremely hazardous for water
Do not allow product to reach ground water, water course or sewage system, even in small quantities.
Must not reach bodies of water or drainage ditch undiluted or unneutralized.
Danger to drinking water if even extremely small quantities leak into the ground.
Also poisonous for fish and plankton in water bodies.
Toxic for aquatic organisms
Harmful to aquatic organisms
Do not allow product to reach ground water, water course or sewage system, even in small quantities.
Must not reach bodies of water or drainage ditch undiluted or unneutralized.
Danger to drinking water if even extremely small quantities leak into the ground.
Also poisonous for fish and plankton in water bodies.
Toxic for aquatic organisms
Harmful to aquatic organisms
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
General information
Must not be disposed of together with household garbage.
Do not allow product to reach sewage system
Disposal must be made according to official regulations.
· Recommended cleansing agent: Water, if necessary with cleansing agents.
Do not allow product to reach sewage system
Disposal must be made according to official regulations.
· Recommended cleansing agent: Water, if necessary with cleansing agents.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
ADG label required
HAZCHEM
No further relevant information available.
UN Number
UN3082
Proper shipping name
ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, LIQUID, N.O.S. (Glutaraldehyde)
Transport hazard class
Class 8
Packing group
PG III
Environmental hazard
Special marking (IATA): Symbol (fish and tree)
Special precautions for users
Hazard identification number (Kemler code): 88
· EMS Number: F-A,S-F
· Segregation groups Acids
· Stowage Category A
· EMS Number: F-A,S-F
· Segregation groups Acids
· Stowage Category A
Additional information
Quantity limitations On passenger aircraft/rail: 5 L
On cargo aircraft only: 60 L
Excepted quantities (EQ) Code: E1
Maximum net quantity per inner packaging: 30 mL
Maximum net quantity per outer packaging: 1000 mL
Limited quantities (LQ) 5L
· Excepted quantities (EQ) Code: E1
Maximum net quantity per inner packaging: 30 mL
Maximum net quantity per outer packaging: 1000 mL
On cargo aircraft only: 60 L
Excepted quantities (EQ) Code: E1
Maximum net quantity per inner packaging: 30 mL
Maximum net quantity per outer packaging: 1000 mL
Limited quantities (LQ) 5L
· Excepted quantities (EQ) Code: E1
Maximum net quantity per inner packaging: 30 mL
Maximum net quantity per outer packaging: 1000 mL
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Poisons Schedule Number
TLV (Threshold Limit Value established by ACGIH)
111-30-8 Glutaraldehyde A4
111-30-8 Glutaraldehyde A4
Other Information
16. OTHER INFORMATION
SDS preparation date
4 August 2022
Comments
This information is based on our present knowledge. However, this shall not constitute a guarantee for any specific product features and shall not establish a legally valid contractual relationship.This Safety Data Sheet (SDS) has been prepared in compliance with the Preparation of Safety Data Sheets for Hazardous Chemicals Code of Practice February 2016. It is the user's responsibility to determine the suitability of this information for adoption of necessary safety precautions. The information published in this SDS has been compiled from the publications listed in Section 16: to the best of our ability and knowledge these publications are considered accurate. We reserve the right to revise Safety Data Sheets as new information becomes available. Copies may be made for non-profit use.
This Safety Data Sheet (SDS) has been prepared in compliance with the Preparation of Safety Data Sheets for Hazardous Chemicals Code of Practice February 2016. It is the user's responsibility to determine the suitability of this information for adoption of necessary safety precautions. The information published in this SDS has been compiled from the publications listed in Section 16: to the best of our ability and knowledge these publications are considered accurate. We reserve the right to revise Safety Data Sheets as new information becomes available. Copies may be made for non-profit use.