Glutaraldehyde 10% Aqueous Solution, EM Grade

1. Identification

Product Identifiers

Product Name

Glutaraldehyde 10% Aqueous Solution, EM Grade

Other Names

N/A

Product Number(s)

EMS16100, EMS16110, EMS16110-1L, EMS16120, EMS16121, EMS16122

CAS Number

111-30-8

Recommended use of the chemical and restriction on use

Company Details

Emergency Contact Details

2. Hazards Identification

Classification of the substance or mixture

Label Elements

Signal Words

None

Hazard Statement(s)

• H302: Harmful if swallowed
• H314: Causes servere skin burns and eye damage
• H317: May cause allergic skin reaction
• H331: Toxic 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)

• P303±P361±P353: If on skin (or hair) Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower
• P305±P351±P338 If in eyes: Rince cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing
• 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

• Toxic if inhaled
• May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled
• May cause respiratory irritation

Ingestion

Harmful if swallowed

Eyes

Causes servere eye damage

Skin

Causes servere skin burns

Environment

3. Composition / Information on Ingredients

4. First Aid Measures

Ingestion

• Immediately call a doctor.
• Drink copious amounts of water and provide fresh air.

Inhalation

• Remove breathing apparatus only after contaminated clothing have been completely removed.
• In case of irregular breathing or respiratory arrest provide artificial respiration.
• Supply fresh air or oxygen; call for doctor.
• In case of unconsciousness place patient stably in side position for transportation

Skin Contact

• Immediately remove any clothing soiled by the product
• 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

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

Fire

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

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 neutralizing agent.
• 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.
• Open and handle receptacle with care.
• Prevent formation of aerosols.
• Keep respiratory protective device available.

Conditions for safe storage

Keep receptacle tightly sealed.

8. Exposure Controls / Personal Protection

Exposure Standards

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.

Personal protective equipment

Eye and face protection

Avoid contact with the eyes

Skin protection

Avoid contact with the skin

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

Colourless liquid

Odour

Characteristic

pH

at 20 °C (68 °F): 4.4

Vapour Pressure

at 20 °C (68 °F): 23 hPa (17.3 mm Hg)

Density

Not determined

Boiling Point

Not determined

Melting Point

Not determined

Solubility

Fully miscible.

Specific Gravity of Density

Not determined

Flash Point

Not applicable.

Flammable (Explosive) Limits

Not flammable.

Ignition Temperature

Product is not selfigniting.

Formula

• Solvent content:
• Water: 90.0 %
• VOC content: 0.00 %
• 0.0 g/l / 0.00 lb/gal

10. Stability and Reactivity

Reactivity

No further relevant information available

Chemical stability

Stable 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)

Eye contact

• Strong caustic effect.
• Strong irritant with the danger of severe eye injury.

Skin contact

Sensitization possible through skin contact.

Ingestion

Swallowing will lead to a strong caustic effect on mouth and throat and to the danger of perforation of esophagus and stomach.

Inhalation

Sensitization possible through inhalation.

Toxicity and irritation

• The product shows the following dangers according to internally approved calculation methods for preparations:
• Toxic
• Harmful
• Corrosive
• Irritant
• Swallowing will lead to a strong caustic effect on mouth and throat and to the danger of perforation of esophagus and stomach.

12. Ecological Information

Ecotoxicity

• Toxic for 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.
• Must not reach bodies of water or drainage ditch undiluted or unneutralized.
• 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

14. Transport Information

ADG label required

HAZCHEM

No further relevant information available.

UN Number

UN3082

Proper shipping name

ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, LIQUID, N.O.S. (Glutaraldehyde)

Transport hazard class

Class 8

Packing group

PG III

Environmental hazard

Special marking (IATA): Symbol (fish and tree)

Special precautions for users

• Hazard identification number (Kemler code): 88
• EMS Number: F-A,S-F
• Segregation groups Acids
• Stowage Category A

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

15. Regulatory Information

Poisons Schedule Number

• TLV (Threshold Limit Value established by ACGIH)
• 111-30-8 Glutaraldehyde A4

16. Other Information

SDS preparation date

29 November 2024

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.