Safety Data Sheets / Glutaraldehyde 3% Aqueous Solution, EM Grade

Safety Data Sheet

Glutaraldehyde 3% Aqueous Solution, EM Grade

Version 1Last reviewed 27 November 2024Catalogue: 16537-19, 16537-20-S, 16537-21, 16537-SP, EMS16537-19, EMS16537-20-S, EMS16537-21

1. Identification

Product Identifiers

Product Name: Glutaraldehyde 3% Aqueous Solution, EM Grade
Other Names: Not available
Product Number(s): 16537-19, 16537-20-S, 16537-21, 16537-SP, EMS16537-19, EMS16537-20-S, EMS16537-21
CAS Number: Not available.

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 9444
pst@proscitech.com
proscitech.com.au

Emergency Contact Details

ProSciTech Pty Ltd
11 Carlton Street
KIRWAN QLD 4817
Australia
(07) 4773 9444
pst@proscitech.com
proscitech.com.au

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
Skin Irrit. 2 H315 Causes skin irritation.
Skin Sens. 1 H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction.
Flam. Liq. 4 H227 Combustible liquid.

Label Elements

Signal Words: None
Hazard Statement(s): Combustible liquid.
Causes skin irritation.
Causes serious eye damage.
May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled.
May cause an allergic skin reaction.
Precautionary Statement(s): [In case of inadequate ventilation] wear respiratory protection.
Avoid breathing dust/fumes/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
Wear protective gloves/eye protection/face protection.
Wear protective gloves.
Wear eye protection/face protection.
Wash thoroughly after handling.
Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace.

Primary route(s) of entry

Not available

Human Health

Inhalation: If breathing is difficult, 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: Not available
Eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor.
Skin: Wash with plenty of water. Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention.

Environment

Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. 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
Methyl Alcohol	67-56-1	≤ 2.5%	Mixture

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. Then consult a doctor.
Other Information: No further relevant information available.

5. Firefighting Measures

Suitable extinguishing equipment

Fire: CO₂, powder or water spray. Fight larger fires with water spray or alcohol resistant foam.
HAZCHEM: No further relevant information available.

Special protective equipment and precautions for fire fighters

No special measures required.

6. Accidental Release Measures

Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures: Not required.
Environmental precautions: 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.

7. Handling and Storage

Precautions for safe handling: Ensure good ventilation/exhaustion at the workplace.
Prevent formation of aerosols.
Protect from heat.
Conditions for safe storage: Protect from heat and direct sunlight.

8. Exposure Controls / Personal Protection

Exposure Standards

Material	TWA ppm	TWA mg/m³	STEL ppm	STEL mg/m³
Glutaraldehyde	0.1ppm	0.41mg/m³	-
Methyl Alcohol	200ppm	262mg/m³	250ppm	328mg/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 skin.
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: Transparent liquid
Odour: Fruit-like
pH: Not determined.
Vapour Pressure: 23hPa at 20
Density: 1.00295g/cm³ at 20°C
Boiling Point: 101°C
Melting Point: Undetermined
Solubility: Fully miscible
Specific Gravity of Density: Not available
Flash Point: 71°C
Flammable (Explosive) Limits: Not determined
Ignition Temperature: Not determined
Formula: Organic solvents: 0.5%
Water: 96.5%
VOC (EC) 0.50%

10. Stability and Reactivity

Reactivity: Not known
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 2560 mg/kg (rabbit)
Eye contact: Strong irritant with the danger of severe eye injury.
Skin contact: Irritant to skin and mucous membranes. Sensitisation possible through skin contact.
Ingestion: Not available.
Inhalation: Sensitisation possible through inhalation.
Toxicity and irritation: 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: 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.
Danger to drinking water if even extremely small quantities leak into the ground.

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.

14. Transport Information

ADG label required

HAZCHEM: No further relevant information available.
UN Number: Void
Proper shipping name: Void
Transport hazard class: Void
Packing group: Void
Environmental hazard: No
Special precautions for users: Not applicable.
Additional information: Not applicable

15. Regulatory Information

Poisons Schedule Number: 111-30-8 Glutaraldehyde S2, 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: 27 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.