SAFETY DATA SHEET
Glutaraldehyde 2.5% solution in 0.1M phosphate buffer, pH 7.4
1. IDENTIFICATION
Product Identifiers
Product Name:
Glutaraldehyde 2.5% solution in 0.1M phosphate buffer, pH 7.4
Other Names:
Not available
Product Number(s):
16535-05-SP, 16537-05, 16537-05-SP, 16537-05-SPECIAL, 16537-10, C16535-05
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
Mixture
Label Elements
Signal Words
Danger
Hazard Statement(s)
H332: Harmful if inhaled
H315: Causes skin irritation
H319: Causes serious eye irritation
H334: May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled
H317: May cause an allergic skin reaction
H335: May cause respiratory irritation
H315: Causes skin irritation
H319: Causes serious eye irritation
H334: May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled
H317: May cause an allergic skin reaction
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: wash with plenty of water
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
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: wash with plenty of water
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
Primary route(s) of entry
Human Health
Inhalation:
Harmful if inhaled. May cause respiratory irritation.
Ingestion:
Not available
Eyes:
Causes serious eye irritation.
Skin:
Causes skin irritation. 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
If symptoms persist consult doctor.
Inhalation
Supply fresh air and to be sure call for a 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. If symptoms persist, 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.
after the accident.
5. FIREFIGHTING MEASURES
Suitable extinguishing equipment
: Use fire fighting measures that suit the environment
HAZCHEM
Not available
Special protective equipment and precautions for fire fighters
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
See Section 7 for information on safe handling.
See Section 8 for information on personal protection equipment.
See Section 13 for disposal information.
See Section 8 for information on personal protection equipment.
See Section 13 for disposal information.
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).
Dispose contaminated material as waste according to item 13.
Ensure adequate ventilation.
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.
Prevent formation of aerosols
Prevent formation of aerosols
Conditions for safe storage
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Exposure Standards
Material
TWA ppm
TWA mg/m3
STEL ppm
STEL mg/m3
Glutaraldehyde
0.05ppm
0.2mg/m3
0.2ppm
0.8mg/m3
Engineering controls
Ensure good ventilation/exhaustion at the workplace.
Prevent formation of aerosols.
Prevent formation of aerosols.
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
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
Fluid
Odour
Characteristic
pH
7.4
Vapour Pressure
Not determined
Density
1 g/cm³ (8.345 lbs/gal)
Boiling Point
100 °C (212 °F)
Melting Point
0 °C (32 °F)
Solubility
Fully miscible, 97.5% solu
Specific Gravity of Density
1 g/cm³ (8.345 lbs/gal)
Flash Point
Not applicable
Flammable (Explosive) Limits
Not flammable, Product does not present an explosion hazard
Ignition Temperature
Product is not selfigniting
Formula
Not available
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Reactivity
Not determined
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
Dermal LD50 2,560 mg/kg (rabbit)
Oral LD50 134 mg/kg (rat)
Oral LD50 134 mg/kg (rat)
Eye contact
Irritating effect.
Skin contact
Irritant to skin and mucous membranes.
Sensitization possible through skin contact.
Sensitization possible through skin contact.
Ingestion
Not determined
Inhalation
Sensitization possible through inhalation
Toxicity and irritation
Harmful and Irritant
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecotoxicity
Toxic for fish
Harmful to 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 2 (Self-assessment): hazardous for water
Do not allow product to reach ground water, water course or sewage system.
Danger to drinking water if even 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.
Danger to drinking water if even 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.
Disposal must be made according to official regulations
· Recommended cleansing agent: Water, if necessary with cleansing agents.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
ADG label required
HAZCHEM
Not 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
Not applicable
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.