SAFETY DATA SHEET
Glutaraldehyde aqueous solution, 5% EM grade
1. IDENTIFICATION
Product Identifiers
Product Name:
Glutaraldehyde aqueous solution, 5% EM grade
Other Names:
Not available
Product Number(s):
16539-15, 16539-20, 16539-25, EMS16539-15, EMS16539-20, EMS16539-25
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
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 SE 3 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 SE 3 H335 May cause respiratory irritation.
Label Elements
Signal Words
Danger
Hazard Statement(s)
Glutaraldehyde
Toxic if inhaled.
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled.
May cause an allergic skin reaction.
May cause respiratory irritation.
Toxic if inhaled.
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled.
May cause an allergic skin reaction.
May cause respiratory irritation.
Precautionary Statement(s)
Do not breathe dusts or mists.
Wash thoroughly after handling.
Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace.
Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
Wear respiratory protection.
Wash thoroughly after handling.
Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace.
Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
Wear respiratory protection.
Primary route(s) of entry
Not available.
Human Health
Inhalation:
Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. If experiencing respiratory symptoms: Call a POISON CENTRE/doctor.
Ingestion:
Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
Eyes:
Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
Skin:
(or hair) Remove/take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
Environment
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.
Store locked up.
Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Name
CAS No.
Content (w/w)
Classification
Glutaraldehyde
111-30-8
>2.5-≤10%
Mixture
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Ingestion
Call for a doctor immediately.
Drink plenty of water and provide fresh air. 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 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
Immediately remove any clothing soiled by the product.
Symptoms of poisoning may even occur after several hours; therefore medical observation for at least 48 hours after the accident.
Remove beathing equipment only after contaminated clothing have been completely removed.
In case of irregular breathing or respiratory arrest provide artificial respiration.
Symptoms of poisoning may even occur after several hours; therefore medical observation for at least 48 hours after the accident.
Remove beathing equipment only after contaminated clothing have been completely removed.
In case of irregular breathing or respiratory arrest provide artificial respiration.
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.
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 of contaminated material as waste according to item 13.
Ensure adequate ventilation.
Use neutralising agent.
Dispose of 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
Glutaraldehyde
0.1ppm
0.41mg/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.
Store protective clothing separately.
Avoid contact with the eyes.
Avoid contact with the eyes and skin.
Immediately remove all soiled and contaminated clothing.
Wash hands before breaks and at the end of work.
Store protective clothing separately.
Avoid contact with the eyes.
Avoid contact with the eyes and skin.
Personal protective equipment
Eye and face protection
Tightly sealed goggles.
Skin protection
Wear protective gloves. The glove material has to be impermeable and resistant to the product/the substance/the preparation. Selection of the glove material on consideration of the penetration times, rates of diffusion and the degradation. The exact break through time has to be found out by the manufacturer of the protective gloves and has to be observed.
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 self-contained respiratory protective device.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
General information
Appearance
Colourless liquid
Odour
Strong
pH
Not determined
Vapour Pressure
23hPa at 20°C
Density
1.05g/cm³ at 20°C
Boiling Point
101°C
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 selfigniting
Formula
Organic solvents: 0.3%
Water: 94.8%
VOC (EC): 0.25%
Water: 94.8%
VOC (EC): 0.25%
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
111-30-8 Glutaraldehyde
Oral LD50 134mg/kg (rat)
Dermal LD50 2560mg/kg (rabbit)
Oral LD50 134mg/kg (rat)
Dermal LD50 2560mg/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
Strong caustic effect on skin and mucous membranes. Sensitisation possible through skin contact
Ingestion
Swallowing will lead to a strong caustic effect on mouth and throat and to the danger of perforation of oesophagus and stomach.
Inhalation
Sensitisation possible through inhalation.
Toxicity and irritation
Toxic
Harmful
Corrosive
Irritant
Harmful
Corrosive
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
Water hazard class 3: 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.
Harmful to fish
Water hazard class 3: 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.
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.
Recommended cleansing agents: Water, if necessary together with cleansing agents.
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 (Glutaraldehyde)
Transport hazard class
Class 8 Corrosive substances.
Packing group
II
Environmental hazard
Not applicable.
Special precautions for users
Warning: Corrosive substances.
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.
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.
Additional information
Limited Quantities (LQ) 1L
Excepted quantities (EQ) Code: E2
Maximum new quantity per inner packaging: 30mL
Maximum net quantity per outer packaging: 500mL
Transport category: 2
Tunnel restriction code: E
Excepted quantities (EQ) Code: E2
Maximum new quantity per inner packaging: 30mL
Maximum net quantity per outer packaging: 500mL
Transport category: 2
Tunnel restriction code: E
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Poisons Schedule Number
111-30-8 Glutaraldehyde S2, S5, S6
67-56-1 Methyl Alcohol S5, S6
67-56-1 Methyl Alcohol S5, S6
Other Information
A Chemical Safety Assessment has not been carried out.
16. OTHER INFORMATION
SDS preparation date
9 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.