Safety Data Sheets / Glutaraldehyde/Paraformaldehyde, 0.1M Phosphate Buffered - 2%/2%
Safety Data Sheet
Glutaraldehyde/Paraformaldehyde, 0.1M Phosphate Buffered - 2%/2%
1. Identification
Product Identifiers
- Product Name
- Glutaraldehyde/Paraformaldehyde, 0.1M Phosphate Buffered - 2%/2%
- Other Names
- Not available
- Product Number(s)
- 16536-06, 16536-07, 16536-08, CEMS16536-06, CEMS16536-07, CEMS16536-08
- 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
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
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.
- Muta. 2 H341 suspected of causing genetic defects.
- Carc. 1B H350 May cause cancer.
- 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.
Label Elements


- Signal Words
- None
- Hazard Statement(s)
- Causes skin irritation.
- Causes serious eye damage.
- May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled.
- May cause an allergic skin reaction.
- Suspected of causing genetic defects.
- May cause cancer.
- Precautionary Statement(s)
- [In case of inadequate ventilation] wear respiratory protection.
- Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
- Wear protective gloves.
- Wear eye protection/face protection.
- Wash thoroughly after handling.
- Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace.
- Obtain special instructions before use.
- Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.
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 CENTER/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 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% | Mixtures |
| Formaldehyde | 50-00-0 | ≤ 2.5% | Mixtures |
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
- 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.
- Open and handle receptacle with care.
- Prevent formation of aerosols.
- Keep respiratory protective device available.
- Conditions for safe storage
- No further relevant information available.
8. Exposure Controls / Personal Protection
Exposure Standards
| Material | TWA ppm | TWA mg/m³ | STEL ppm | STEL mg/m³ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glutaraldehyde | 0.1ppm | 0.41mg/m³ | - | |
| Formaldehyde | 1ppm | 1.2mg/m³ | 2ppm | 2.5mg/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 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
- Clear liquid
- Odour
- Fruit-like
- pH
- 7.4
- Vapour Pressure
- 23hPa at 20°C
- Density
- Not determined
- Boiling Point
- 100°C
- Melting Point
- Undetermined
- Solubility
- Not miscible or difficult to mix.
- Specific Gravity of Density
- Not available.
- Flash Point
- Not applicable.
- Flammable (Explosive) Limits
- Not determined.
- Ignition Temperature
- Not determined.
- Formula
- Not available.
10. Stability and Reactivity
- Reactivity
- Not 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
- Not available.
- Eye contact
- Strong irritant with the danger of severe eye injury.
- Skin contact
- Irritant to skin and mucous membranes.
- Ingestion
- Not available.
- Inhalation
- Sensitisation possible through inhalation.
- Sensitisation possible through skin contact.
- Toxicity and irritation
- Harmful
- Irritant
- Carcinogenic.
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 2: hazardous for water.
- Do not allow product to reach ground water. water course or sewage system.
- Danger to drinking water if even 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.
14. Transport Information
ADG label required

- HAZCHEM
- No further relevant information available.
- UN Number
- UN1760
- Proper shipping name
- 1760 CORROSIVE LIQUID, N.O.S. (Glutaraldehyde)
- Transport hazard class
- Class: 8 Corrosive substances.
- Label: 8
- Packing group
- III
- Environmental hazard
- No
- Special precautions for users
- Warning: Corrosive substances.
- Danger code (Kemler): 80
- EMS Number: F-A,S-B
- Segregation groups: Acids
- Additional information
- Limited quantities (LQ) 5L
- Excepted quantities (EQ) Code: E1
- Maximum net quantity per inner packaging: 30mL
- Maximum net quantity per outer packaging: 1000mL
- Transport category: 3
- Tunnel restriction code: E
15. Regulatory Information
- Poisons Schedule Number
- Glutaraldehyde S2, S5, S6
- Formaldehyde S2, S6, S10
- Other Information
- Workers are not allowed to be exposed to the hazardous carcinogenic materials contained in this preparation.
- Exceptions can be made by the authorities in certain cases.
16. Other Information
- SDS preparation date
- 24 February 2026
- Comments
- This information is based on our present knowledge. However, this shall not constitute a guarantee for any specific features and shall not establish a legally valid contractual relationship.
