Safety Data Sheets / Glutaraldehyde Solution, 0.1M Phosphate Buffered, pH 7.4 - 3%

Safety Data Sheet

Glutaraldehyde Solution, 0.1M Phosphate Buffered, pH 7.4 - 3%

Version 1Last reviewed 24 February 2026Catalogue: 16538-05, 16538-05-SP, 16538-10, C16538-05

1. Identification

Product Identifiers

Product Name: Glutaraldehyde Solution, 0.1M Phosphate Buffered - 3%
Other Names: Not available
Product Number(s): 16538-05, 16538-05-SP, 16538-10, C16538-05
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

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

Mixture

Label Elements

Signal Words: None
Hazard Statement(s): 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
Acute Tox. 4
H332 Harmful if inhaled.
Skin Irrit. 2
H315 Causes skin irritation.
Skin Sens. 1
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: Call for a doctor immediately.
Inhalation: Supply fresh air and be sure to call for a doctor. In case of unconsciousness place patient stable in side position for transportation.
Skin Contact: immediately was 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 a t least 48 hours after the incident.

5. Firefighting Measures

Suitable extinguishing equipment

Fire: Use fire extinguishing methods suitable to surrounding conditions.
HAZCHEM: No further relevant information available.

Special protective equipment and precautions for fire fighters

Mouth respiratory protective device.

6. Accidental Release Measures

Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures: Not required
Environmental precautions: Inform respective authorities in case of seepage into water course or sewage system. 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 container tightly sealed.

8. Exposure Controls / Personal Protection

Exposure Standards

Material	TWA ppm	TWA mg/m³	STEL ppm	STEL mg/m³
Glutaraldehyde	0.1 ppm	0.41 mg/m³	0.1 ppm	0.41 mg/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 self-contained respiratory protective device that is independent of circulating air.

9. Physical and Chemical Properties

General information

Appearance: Fluid
Odour: Characteristic
pH: 7.4 at 20 °C
Vapour Pressure: 23 hPa 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: Product is not self-igniting
Formula: Not available

10. Stability and Reactivity

Reactivity: No further relevant information 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 dangerous decomposition products known.

11. Toxicological Information

Acute effects: Oral 134 mg/kg (rat)
Dermal 2,560 mg/kg (rabbit)
Eye contact: Strong irritant with the danger of severe eye injury.
Skin contact: Sensitisation possible through skin contact
Ingestion: Not determined
Inhalation: Sensitisation 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 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: 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: 111-30-8 Glutaraldehyde S2, S5, S6
Other Information: 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.

16. Other Information

SDS preparation date: 24 February 2026