SAFETY DATA SHEET
Glutaraldehyde 4% solution in sodium cacodylate buffer pH 7.4
1. IDENTIFICATION
Product Identifiers
Product Name:
Glutaraldehyde 4% solution in sodium cacodylate buffer pH 7.4
Other Names:
Not available.
Product Number(s):
C16539-06, EMS16539-07, EMS16539-08
CAS Number:
Not available.
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
Resp. Sens. 1 H334 May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled.
GHS05 Corrosion
Eye Dam. 1 H318 Causes serious eye damage.
GHS07
Acute Tox. 4 H332 Harmful if inhaled.
Skin Irrit. 2 H315 Causes skin irritation.
Skin Sens. 1 H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction
STOT SE 3 H335 May cause respiratory irritation.
Resp. Sens. 1 H334 May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled.
GHS05 Corrosion
Eye Dam. 1 H318 Causes serious eye damage.
GHS07
Acute Tox. 4 H332 Harmful if inhaled.
Skin Irrit. 2 H315 Causes skin irritation.
Skin Sens. 1 H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction
STOT SE 3 H335 May cause respiratory irritation.
Label Elements
Signal Words
Danger
Hazard Statement(s)
H303: May be harmful if swallowed
H315 Causes skin irritation
H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction
H318 Causes serious eye damage.
H332 Harmful 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
H315 Causes skin irritation
H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction
H318 Causes serious eye damage.
H332 Harmful 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)
P305+P351+P338 If in eyes: Rince cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
P310: Immediately call a poison center/doctor if you feel unwell
P405: Store locked up.
P501: Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local regional/national/international regulations.
P310: Immediately call a poison center/doctor if you feel unwell
P405: Store locked up.
P501: Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local regional/national/international regulations.
Primary route(s) of entry
Inhalation
Absorption (skin contact)
Absorption (skin contact)
Human Health
Inhalation:
Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray
Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
Ingestion:
In case of brief exposure or low pollution use respiratory filter device.
Eyes:
Wear tightly sealed goggles
Skin:
Wash thoroughly after handling
Wear protective gloves / eye protection / face protection.
Contaminated work clothing must not be allowed out of the workplace.
Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
Wear protective gloves / eye protection / face protection.
Contaminated work clothing must not be allowed out of the workplace.
Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
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.
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
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; H315, H318, H334, H317, H335, H401, H412 Concentration limits: >= 0.5 %: STOT SE 3, H335; M-Factor - Aquatic Acute: 1 - Aquatic Chronic: 1
sodium dimethylarsinate
124-65-2
≤2.5%
Acute Tox. 3; Carc. 1B; Aquatic Acute 1; Aquatic Chronic 1; M-Factor - Aquatic Acute: 10 M-Factor - Aquatic Chronic: 10
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Ingestion
Immediately call a 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 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 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
Protective gloves
Tightly sealed goggles
Protective gloves
Tightly sealed goggles
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
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.
Avoid contact with the skin.
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 skin.
Avoid contact with the eyes and skin.
Personal protective equipment
Eye and face protection
Tightly sealed goggles
Skin protection
Not available.
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.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
General information
Appearance
Clear fluid
Odour
Characteristic
pH
at 20 °C (68 °F): 7.4
Vapour Pressure
at 20 °C (68 °F): 23 hPa (17.3 mm Hg)
Density
at 20 °C (68 °F): 1 g/cm³ (8.345 lbs/gal)
Boiling Point
100 °C (212 °F)
Melting Point
0 °C (32 °F)
Solubility
Fully miscible
Specific Gravity of Density
Not determined
Flash Point
Not determined.
Flammable (Explosive) Limits
Not determined.
Ignition Temperature
Product is not selfigniting
Formula
· Solvent content:
Water: 95.0 %
VOC content: 0.00 %
0.0 g/l / 0.00 lb/gal
Water: 95.0 %
VOC content: 0.00 %
0.0 g/l / 0.00 lb/gal
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Reactivity
No further relevant information available.
Chemical stability
Stabel 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 irritant with the danger of severe eye injury.
Skin contact
Irritant to skin and mucous membranes.
Ingestion
No further relevant information available
Inhalation
No further relevant information available
Toxicity and irritation
Harmful
Irritant
Irritant
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.
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
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
UN1760
Proper shipping name
CORROSIVE LIQUID, N.O.S. (Glutaraldehyde)
Transport hazard class
Class 8
Packing group
PG II
Environmental hazard
Not applicable.
Special precautions for users
Warning: Corrosive substances
Additional information
· Hazard identification number (Kemler code): 80
· EMS Number: F-A,S-B
· Segregation groups Acids
· Stowage Category B
· Stowage Code SW2 Clear of living quarters.
Quantity limitations On passenger aircraft/rail: 1 L
On cargo aircraft only: 30 L
Excepted quantities (EQ) Code: E2
Maximum net quantity per inner packaging: 30 mL
Maximum net quantity per outer packaging: 500 mL
Excepted quantities (EQ) Code: E2
Maximum net quantity per inner packaging: 30 mL
Maximum net quantity per outer packaging: 500 mL
· EMS Number: F-A,S-B
· Segregation groups Acids
· Stowage Category B
· Stowage Code SW2 Clear of living quarters.
Quantity limitations On passenger aircraft/rail: 1 L
On cargo aircraft only: 30 L
Excepted quantities (EQ) Code: E2
Maximum net quantity per inner packaging: 30 mL
Maximum net quantity per outer packaging: 500 mL
Excepted quantities (EQ) Code: E2
Maximum net quantity per inner packaging: 30 mL
Maximum net quantity per outer packaging: 500 mL
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Poisons Schedule Number
TLV (Threshold Limit Value established by ACGIH)
111-30-8 Glutaraldehyde A4, S2, S5, S6
111-30-8 Glutaraldehyde A4, S2, S5, S6
Other Information
A Chemical Safety Assessment has not been carried out.
16. OTHER INFORMATION
SDS preparation date
10 January 2023
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.