Glutaraldehyde Solution, 0.1M Phosphate Buffered, pH 7.4 - 2%

1. Identification

Product Identifiers

Product Name

Glutaraldehyde Solution, 0.1M Phosphate Buffered - 2%

Other Names

Nil

Product Number(s)

16536-05, 16536-05-2MLCR, 16536-05-SP, 16536-10, 16536-SPECIAL, C16536-05, C16536-10

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)

• Causes skin irritation.
• Causes serious eye irritation.
• May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled.
• May cause an allergic skin reaction.
• May cause respiratory irritation.

Precautionary Statement(s)

• Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray
• Wash thoroughly after handling.
• Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
• Contaminated work clothing must not be allowed out of the workplace.
• Wear protective gloves / eye protection / face protection.
• [In case of inadequate ventilation] wear respiratory protection.

Primary route(s) of entry

Human Health

Inhalation

• Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
• If experiencing respiratory symptoms: Call a poison center/doctor.

Ingestion

No information available.

Eyes

• Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do.
• Continue rinsing.
• Call a poison center/doctor if you feel unwell.
• If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.

Skin

• Wash with plenty of water.
• Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.
• If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention.

Environment

3. Composition / Information on Ingredients

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. Water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical, and carbon dioxide extinguishers are suitable.

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

Provide suitable ventilation. Use any necessary personal protective equipment. Avoid contact with skin and eyes, and avoid creation and inhalation of vapour or dust. Keep all unnecessary personnel away.

Environmental precautions

Prevent product from entering public sewers and waterways.

Methods and materials for containment and clean up

Use inert absorbent material to absorb any spilled or leaked product and dispose of as hazardous waste. Keep in suitable, closed containers for disposal.

7. Handling and Storage

Precautions for safe handling

• Ensure good ventilation/exhaustion at the workplace.
• Prevent formation of aerosols.

Conditions for safe storage

• Requirements to be met by storerooms and receptacles: No special requirements.
• Information about storage in one common storage facility: Not required.
• Further information about storage conditions: Keep receptacle tightly sealed.
• Specific end use(s) No further relevant information available.

8. Exposure Controls / Personal Protection

Exposure Standards

Engineering controls

Follow good industrial hygiene and safety practices when handling product.

Personal protective equipment

Eye and face protection

Use only government-approved safety glasses with side-shields.

Skin protection

Use gloves when handling product. Inspect gloves before use to ensure suitability for use. Remove without exposing skin to the gloves outer surface. Discard used gloves according to all pertinent laws and/or current good practices (cGXP). Wash hands with soap and water.

Body protection

Wear appropriate clothing. Ensure clothing is in good condition, with no holes or tears. When selecting clothing, consider the concentration and amount of substance to be handled.

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 to light yellow liquid

Odour

Characteristic

pH

7.4

Vapour Pressure

Not available

Density

Not available

Boiling Point

100 °C (212 °F)

Melting Point

0 °C (32 °F)

Solubility

Fully miscible

Specific Gravity of Density

Not available

Flash Point

Not available

Flammable (Explosive) Limits

Not available

Ignition Temperature

Not available

Formula

C-H-O₂, Structural (condensed) formula: OHC-(CH₂)?-CHO

10. Stability and Reactivity

Reactivity

No special reactivity is known.

Chemical stability

Product is stable when stored and used as recommended.

Possibility of hazardous reactions

Carbon oxides may be released under fire conditions.

Conditions to avoid

No further relevant information available

Incompatible materials

No further relevant information available

11. Toxicological Information

Acute effects

• Sensitization possible through inhalation.
• Sensitization possible through skin contact

Eye contact

Irritanting effect.

Skin contact

Irritant to skin and mucous membranes.

Ingestion

No information available

Inhalation

No information available

Toxicity and irritation

• Carcinogenic categories
• IARC (International Agency for Research on Cancer): None of the ingredients is listed.
• NTP (National Toxicology Program): None of the ingredients is listed.
• OSHA-Ca (Occupational Safety Health Administration): None of the ingredients is listed.

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

• Harmful to fish
• Additional ecological information:
• General notes:
• 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.
• Harmful to aquatic organisms

13. Disposal Considerations

General information

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

Not applicable.

Special precautions for users

Not applicable.

Additional information

Not applicable.

15. Regulatory Information

Other Information

• Sara
• Section 355 (extremely hazardous substances): None of the ingredients is listed.
• Section 313 (Specific toxic chemical listings): None of the ingredients is listed.
• TSCA (Toxic Substances Control Act):
• 7732-18-5 Deionised Water, Reagent Grade A.C.S. ACTIVE
• 111-30-8 Glutaraldehyde ACTIVE
• Hazardous Air Pollutants
• None of the ingredients is listed.
• Proposition 65
• Chemicals known to cause cancer: None of the ingredients is listed.
• Chemicals known to cause reproductive toxicity for females: None of the ingredients is listed.
• Chemicals known to cause reproductive toxicity for males: None of the ingredients is listed.
• Chemicals known to cause developmental toxicity: None of the ingredients is listed.
• Carcinogenic categories
• EPA (Environmental Protection Agency): None of the ingredients is listed.
• TLV (Threshold Limit Value): 111-30-8 Glutaraldehyde A4
• NIOSH-Ca (National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health): None of the ingredients is listed.

16. Other Information

SDS preparation date

24 February 2026

Comments

• Abbreviations and acronyms:
• ADR: Accord relatif au transport international des marchandises dangereuses par route (European Agreement Concerning the International
• Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road)
• IMDG: International Maritime Code for Dangerous Goods
• DOT: US Department of Transportation
• IATA: International Air Transport Association
• EINECS: European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances
• ELINCS: European List of Notified Chemical Substances
• CAS: Chemical Abstracts Service (division of the American Chemical Society)
• NFPA: National Fire Protection Association (USA)
• HMIS: Hazardous Materials Identification System (USA)
• VOC: Volatile Organic Compounds (USA, EU)
• LC50: Lethal concentration, 50 percent
• LD50: Lethal dose, 50 percent
• PBT: Persistent, Bioaccumulative and Toxic
• vPvB: very Persistent and very Bioaccumulative
• NIOSH: National Institute for Occupational Safety
• OSHA: Occupational Safety Health
• TLV: Threshold Limit Value
• PEL: Permissible Exposure Limit
• REL: Recommended Exposure Limit
• Skin irritation 2: Skin corrosion/irritation - Category 2
• Eye irritation 2A: Serious eye damage/eye irritation - Category 2A
• Sensitization - respiratory 1: Respiratory sensitisation - Category 1
• Sensitization - skin 1: Skin sensitisation - Category 1
• Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) 3: Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) - Category 3

References

• EMS SDS Glutaraldehyde 2% Fixative in 0.1M Phosphate Buffer, pH 7.4 01/02/2025 https://www.emsdiasum.com/docs/technical/msds/16536-05.pdf
• Bioworld SDS Glutaraldehyde (2%) Fixative in 0.1M Phosphate Buffer, pH 7.4 29/10/2025 https://www.bio-world.com/site/accounts/masterfiles/MSDS/MS-30400005.pdf