SAFETY DATA SHEET
Glutaraldehyde aqueous solution, 2.5% EM Grade
1. IDENTIFICATION
Product Identifiers
Product Name:
Glutaraldehyde 2.5% aqueous solution, EM Grade
Other Names:
Glutaraldehyde 2.5% aqueous
Product Number(s):
16537-16 (C16537-16), 16537-17 (C16537-17), 16537-18 (C16537-18)
CAS Number:
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
GHS08 Health hazard
Sensitization - Respiratory 1 H334 May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing
difficulties if inhaled.
GHS07
Acute Toxicity - Inhalation 4 H332 Harmful if inhaled.
Skin Irrititation 2 H315 Causes skin irritation.
Eye Irritation 2A H319 Causes serious eye irritation.
Sensitization - Skin 1 H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction.
Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Single Exposure 3 H335 May cause respiratory irritation.
Sensitization - Respiratory 1 H334 May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing
difficulties if inhaled.
GHS07
Acute Toxicity - Inhalation 4 H332 Harmful if inhaled.
Skin Irrititation 2 H315 Causes skin irritation.
Eye Irritation 2A H319 Causes serious eye irritation.
Sensitization - Skin 1 H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction.
Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Single Exposure 3 H335 May cause respiratory irritation.
Label Elements
Signal Words
Danger
Hazard Statement(s)
Harmful if inhaled.
Causes skin irritation.
Causes serious eye irritation.
May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled.
May cause an allergic skin reaction.
May cause respiratory irritation.
Causes skin irritation.
Causes serious eye irritation.
May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled.
May cause an allergic skin reaction.
May cause respiratory irritation.
Precautionary Statement(s)
Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray
Wash thoroughly after handling.
Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
Contaminated work clothing must not be allowed out of the workplace.
Wear protective gloves / eye protection / face protection.
[In case of inadequate ventilation] wear respiratory protection.
If on skin: Wash with plenty of water.
IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do.
Continue rinsing.
Call a poison center/doctor if you feel unwell.
Specific treatment (see on this label).
Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.
If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.
If experiencing respiratory symptoms: Call a poison center/doctor.
Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
Store locked up.
Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
Wash thoroughly after handling.
Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
Contaminated work clothing must not be allowed out of the workplace.
Wear protective gloves / eye protection / face protection.
[In case of inadequate ventilation] wear respiratory protection.
If on skin: Wash with plenty of water.
IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do.
Continue rinsing.
Call a poison center/doctor if you feel unwell.
Specific treatment (see on this label).
Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.
If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.
If experiencing respiratory symptoms: Call a poison center/doctor.
Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
Store locked up.
Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
Primary route(s) of entry
Human Health
Inhalation:
IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
Ingestion:
No further relevant information available
Eyes:
If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do.
Continue rinsing.
Continue rinsing.
Skin:
If on skin: Wash with plenty of water
Environment
Keep away from foodstuffs, beverages and feed.
Immediately remove all soiled and contaminated clothing.
Wash hands before breaks and at the end of work.
Avoid contact with the eyes and skin.
Immediately remove all soiled and contaminated clothing.
Wash hands before breaks and at the end of work.
Avoid contact with the eyes and skin.
3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Name
CAS No.
Content (w/w)
Classification
Glutaraldehyde
111-30-8
≤2.5%
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
In case of unconsciousness place patient stably in side position for transportation
Skin Contact
Immediately remove all soiled and contaminated clothing.
Immediately wash with water and soap and rinse thoroughly
Wash hands before breaks and at the end of work.
Immediately wash with water and soap and rinse thoroughly
Wash hands before breaks and at the end of work.
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
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
Mouth respiratory protective device
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
· PAC-1:
111-30-8 Glutaraldehyde 0.2 ppm
· PAC-2:
111-30-8 Glutaraldehyde 1 ppm
· PAC-3:
111-30-8 Glutaraldehyde 5 ppm
Dispose contaminated material as waste according to item 13.
Ensure adequate ventilation
· PAC-1:
111-30-8 Glutaraldehyde 0.2 ppm
· PAC-2:
111-30-8 Glutaraldehyde 1 ppm
· PAC-3:
111-30-8 Glutaraldehyde 5 ppm
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
111-30-8 Glutaraldehyde
0.05 ppm
0.8 mg/m³
-
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.
Avoid contact with the eyes and skin.
Immediately remove all soiled and contaminated clothing.
Wash hands before breaks and at the end of work.
Avoid contact with the eyes and skin.
Personal protective equipment
Eye and face protection
Tightly sealed goggles
Skin protection
No further relevant information available.
Body protection
Wear 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
Fruit-like
pH
Not determined
Vapour Pressure
at 20 °C (68 °F): 23 hPa (17.3 mm Hg)
Density
at 20 °C (68 °F): 1.131 g/cm³ (9.4382 lbs/gal)
Boiling Point
100 °C (212 °F)
Melting Point
0 °C (32 °F)
Solubility
Fully miscible
Specific Gravity of Density
Not applicable
Flash Point
Not applicable
Flammable (Explosive) Limits
Not flammable
Ignition Temperature
Product is not selfigniting.
Formula
· Solvent content:
Water: 97.5 %
VOC content: 0.00 %
0.0 g/l / 0.00 lb/gal
Water: 97.5 %
VOC content: 0.00 %
0.0 g/l / 0.00 lb/gal
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Reactivity
No further relevant information available
Chemical stability
No further relevant information available
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
111-30-8 Glutaraldehyde
Oral LD50 134 mg/kg (rat)
Dermal LD50 2,560 mg/kg (rabbit)
Oral LD50 134 mg/kg (rat)
Dermal LD50 2,560 mg/kg (rabbit)
Eye contact
Irritating effect.
Skin contact
Sensitization possible through skin contact
Ingestion
No further relevant information available
Inhalation
Sensitization possible through inhalation
Toxicity and irritation
The product shows the following dangers according to internally approved calculation methods for preparations:
Harmful
Irritant
Harmful
Irritant
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecotoxicity
No further relevant information available
Persistence and degradability
No further relevant information available
Bioaccumulative potential
No further relevant information available
Other adverse effects
Toxic for fish
Harmful to fish
Harmful to fish
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
General information
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.
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.
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
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
ADG label required
HAZCHEM
No further relevant information available
UN Number
UN3265
Proper shipping name
Corrosive liquid, acidic, organic, N.O.S
Transport hazard class
8
Packing group
III
Environmental hazard
Product contains environmentally hazardous substances: Glutaraldehyde
Symbol (fish and tree)
Symbol (fish and tree)
Special precautions for users
Warning: Corrosive substances
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
TLV (Threshold Limit Value)
111-30-8 Glutaraldehyde A4
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
TLV (Threshold Limit Value)
111-30-8 Glutaraldehyde A4
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Poisons Schedule Number
No further relevant information available
Other Information
No further relevant information available
16. OTHER INFORMATION
SDS preparation date
2 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.