SAFETY DATA SHEET
Glutaraldehyde 5% in 0.1M Phosphate Buffer, pH 7.4
1. IDENTIFICATION
Product Identifiers
Product Name:
Glutaraldehyde 5% in 0.1M Phosphate Buffer, pH 7.4
Other Names:
Not available
Product Number(s):
16539-30, 16539-35, 16539-40, C16539-30
CAS Number:
111-30-8
Recommended use of the chemical and restriction on use
Laboratory chemicals.
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
Mixture
Label Elements
Signal Words
Danger
Hazard Statement(s)
GHS06 Skull and crossbones
Acute Tox. 3
H331 Toxic if inhaled.
GHS08 Health Hazard
Resp. Sens. 1
H334 May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled.
GHS05 Corrosion
Skin Corr. 1B
H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
Eye Dam. 1
H318 causes serious eye damage.
GHS07
Skin Sens. 1
H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction.
STOT SE3
H335 May cause respiratory irritation.
Acute Tox. 3
H331 Toxic if inhaled.
GHS08 Health Hazard
Resp. Sens. 1
H334 May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled.
GHS05 Corrosion
Skin Corr. 1B
H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
Eye Dam. 1
H318 causes serious eye damage.
GHS07
Skin Sens. 1
H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction.
STOT SE3
H335 May cause respiratory irritation.
Precautionary Statement(s)
P261: Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
P264: Wash thoroughly after handling.
P271: Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
P272: Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace.
P280: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
P284: [In case of inadequate ventilation] Wear respiratory protection.
P302+P352: IF ON SKIN: Remove/take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with plenty of water/shower.
P304+P340: IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
P305+P351+P338: IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do - continue rinsing.
P312: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/... if you feel unwell.
P321: Specific treatment (see ... on this label).
P361: Take off immediately all contaminated clothing and wash before reuse
P333+P313: IF SKIN irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
P337+P313: IF eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.
P342+P311: IF experiencing respiratory symptoms: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/...
P363: Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
P403+P233: Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
P405: Store locked up.
P501: Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations
IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
P264: Wash thoroughly after handling.
P271: Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
P272: Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace.
P280: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
P284: [In case of inadequate ventilation] Wear respiratory protection.
P302+P352: IF ON SKIN: Remove/take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with plenty of water/shower.
P304+P340: IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
P305+P351+P338: IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do - continue rinsing.
P312: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/... if you feel unwell.
P321: Specific treatment (see ... on this label).
P361: Take off immediately all contaminated clothing and wash before reuse
P333+P313: IF SKIN irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
P337+P313: IF eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.
P342+P311: IF experiencing respiratory symptoms: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/...
P363: Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
P403+P233: Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
P405: Store locked up.
P501: Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations
IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
Primary route(s) of entry
Human Health
Inhalation:
Toxic if inhaled. May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled. May cause respiratory irritation.
Ingestion:
Not available
Eyes:
Causes serious eye damage.
Skin:
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. May cause an allergic skin reaction.
Environment
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
Absorb with liquid-binding material (sand, diatomite, acid binders, universal binders, sawdust).
Dispose contaminated material as waste according to item 13.
Dilute with plenty of water.
Do not allow to enter sewers/ surface or ground water
Absorb with liquid-binding material (sand, diatomite, acid binders, universal binders, sawdust).
Dispose contaminated material as waste according to item 13.
3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Name
CAS No.
Content (w/w)
Classification
Glutaraldehyde
111-30-8
>2.5-≤10%
Not Available
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Ingestion
Call for a doctor immediately. Drink plenty of water and provide fresh air. Call for a doctor immediately.
Inhalation
Supply fresh air or oxygen; call for doctor. In case of unconsciousness place patient stably in side position for transportation.
Skin Contact
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
No further relevant information available
5. FIREFIGHTING MEASURES
Suitable extinguishing equipment
Use fire extinguishing methods suitable to surrounding conditions.
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.
Methods and materials for containment and clean up
Absorb with liquid-binding material (sand, diatomite, acid binders, universal binders, sawdust). Use neutralising agent. Dispose contaminated material as waste according to item 13.
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.
Conditions for safe storage
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Exposure Standards
Material
TWA ppm
TWA mg/m3
STEL ppm
STEL mg/m3
Glutaraldehyde
0.1 ppm
0.41 mg/m³
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Engineering controls
Ensure good ventilation/exhaustion at the workplace. Open and handle receptacle with care. Prevent formation of aerosols. Keep respiratory protective device available.
Personal protective equipment
Eye and face protection
Tightly sealed goggles
Skin protection
Protective gloves
Body protection
Not available.
Respiratory protection
In case of brief exposure or low pollution use respiratory filter device. In case of intensive or longer exposure use elf-contained respiratory protective device.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
General information
Appearance
Colourless liquid
Odour
Characteristic
pH
7.4 at 20 °C
Vapour Pressure
23 hPa at 20 °C
Density
1.01 g/cm³ at 20 °C
Boiling Point
Undetermined
Melting Point
Undetermined
Solubility
Fully miscible.
Specific Gravity of Density
Not available
Flash Point
Not applicable
Flammable (Explosive) Limits
Not determined
Ignition Temperature
Product is not self-igniting
Formula
Not available
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Reactivity
No further relevant information available.
Chemical stability
No decomposition if used according to specifications.
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
Oral 134 mg/kg (rat)
Dermal 2,560 mg/kg (rabbit)
Dermal 2,560 mg/kg (rabbit)
Eye contact
Strong caustic effect. Strong irritant with the danger of severe eye injury.
Skin contact
Sensitisation possible through skin contact. Strong caustic effect on skin and mucous membranes.
Ingestion
Strong caustic effect on skin and mucous membranes. Swallowing will lead to a strong caustic effect on mouth and throat and to the danger of perforation of esophagus and stomach.
Inhalation
Sensitisation possible through inhalation.
Toxicity and irritation
Toxic
Harmful
Corrosive
Irritant
Harmful
Corrosive
Irritant
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecotoxicity
Toxic for fish. Harmful to fish.
Persistence and degradability
No further relevant information available.
Bioaccumulative potential
No further relevant information available.
Other adverse effects
Water hazard class 3 (German Regulation) (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 sewage water or drainage ditch undiluted or unneutralised.
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 sewage water or drainage ditch undiluted or unneutralised.
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 together with household garbage. Do not allow product to reach sewage system. Disposal must be made according to official regulations. Recommended cleansing agents: Water, if necessary together with cleansing agents.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
ADG label required
HAZCHEM
No further relevant information available.
UN Number
Not applicable
Proper shipping name
Not applicable
Transport hazard class
Not applicable
Packing group
Not applicable
Environmental hazard
Not applicable
Special precautions for users
Not applicable
Additional information
Not applicable
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Poisons Schedule Number
111-30-8 Glutaraldehyde S2, S5, S6
Other Information
Not applicable
16. OTHER INFORMATION
SDS preparation date
23 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.