Safety Data Sheets / Glutaraldehyde Solution, 0.1M Phosphate Buffered, pH 7.4 - 0.025%
Safety Data Sheet
Glutaraldehyde Solution, 0.1M Phosphate Buffered, pH 7.4 - 0.025%
1. Identification
Product Identifiers
- Product Name
- Glutaraldehyde Solution, 0.1M Phosphate Buffered - 0.025%
- Other Names
- Not available
- Product Number(s)
- 16535-05-SP, 16537-05, 16537-05-SP, 16537-05-SPECIAL, 16537-10, C16535-05
- CAS Number
- 111-30-8
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 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
Mixture
Label Elements


- Signal Words
- None
- Hazard Statement(s)
- H332: Harmful if inhaled
- H315: Causes skin irritation
- H319: Causes serious eye irritation
- H334: May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled
- H317: May cause an allergic skin reaction
- H335: May cause respiratory irritation
- Precautionary Statement(s)
- P261: Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
- P264: Wash thoroughly after handling.
- P271: Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
- P272: Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace.
- P280: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P284: [In case of inadequate ventilation] Wear respiratory protection.
- P302±P352: IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of water
- P304±P340: IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
- P305±P351±P338: IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do - continue rinsing.
- P312: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/... if you feel unwell.
- P321: Specific treatment (see ... on this label).
- P361: Take off immediately all contaminated clothing and wash before reuse
- P333±P313: IF SKIN irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
- P337±P313: IF eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.
- P342±P311: IF experiencing respiratory symptoms: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/...
- P363: Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
- P403±P233: Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
- P405: Store locked up.
- P501: Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations
Human Health
- Inhalation
- Harmful if inhaled. May cause respiratory irritation.
- Ingestion
- Not available
- Eyes
- Causes serious eye irritation.
- Skin
- Causes skin irritation. May cause an allergic skin reaction.
Environment
- 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
- Absorb with liquid-binding material (sand, diatomite, acid binders, universal binders, sawdust).
- Dispose contaminated material as waste according to item 13.
3. Composition / Information on Ingredients
| Name | CAS No. | Content (w/w) | Classification |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glutaraldehyde | 111-30-8 | >2.5-≤10% | Not Available |
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. If symptoms persist, 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
- Not available
Special protective equipment and precautions for fire fighters
Mouth respiratory protective device.
6. Accidental Release Measures
- Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
- See Section 7 for information on safe handling.
- See Section 8 for information on personal protection equipment.
- See Section 13 for disposal information.
- 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).
- 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
- Conditions for safe storage
- Keep receptacle tightly sealed.
8. Exposure Controls / Personal Protection
Exposure Standards
| Material | TWA ppm | TWA mg/m³ | STEL ppm | STEL mg/m³ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glutaraldehyde | 0.05ppm | 0.2mg/m3 | 0.2ppm | 0.8mg/m3 |
- Engineering controls
- Ensure good ventilation/exhaustion at the workplace.
- Prevent formation of aerosols.
Personal protective equipment
- Eye and face protection
- Tightly sealed goggles
- Skin protection
- Protective gloves
- 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
- respiratory protective device that is independent of circulating air.
9. Physical and Chemical Properties
General information
- Appearance
- Fluid
- Odour
- Characteristic
- pH
- 7.4
- Vapour Pressure
- Not determined
- Density
- 1 g/cm³ (8.345 lbs/gal)
- Boiling Point
- 100 °C (212 °F)
- Melting Point
- 0 °C (32 °F)
- Solubility
- Fully miscible, 97.5% solu
- Specific Gravity of Density
- 1 g/cm³ (8.345 lbs/gal)
- Flash Point
- Not applicable
- Flammable (Explosive) Limits
- Not flammable, Product does not present an explosion hazard
- Ignition Temperature
- Product is not selfigniting
- Formula
- Not available
10. Stability and Reactivity
- Reactivity
- Not determined
- 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
- Dermal LD50 2,560 mg/kg (rabbit)
- Oral LD50 134 mg/kg (rat)
- Eye contact
- Irritating effect.
- Skin contact
- Irritant to skin and mucous membranes.
- Sensitization possible through skin contact.
- Ingestion
- Not determined
- Inhalation
- Sensitization possible through inhalation
- Toxicity and irritation
- Harmful and Irritant
12. Ecological Information
- Ecotoxicity
- Toxic for fish
- Harmful to fish
- Persistence and degradability
- No further relevant information available.
- Bioaccumulative potential
- No further relevant information available.
- Other adverse effects
- Water hazard class 2 (Self-assessment): 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.
- 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.
14. Transport Information
ADG label required
- HAZCHEM
- Not available
- UN Number
- Not applicable
- Proper shipping name
- Not applicable
- Transport hazard class
- Not applicable
- Packing group
- Not applicable
- Environmental hazard
- Not applicable
- Special precautions for users
- Not applicable
- Additional information
- Not applicable
15. Regulatory Information
- Poisons Schedule Number
- Not applicable
- Other Information
- Not applicable
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 product features and shall not establish a legally valid contractual relationship.
