Safety Data Sheets / Glutaraldehyde Solution, Sodium Cacodylate Buffered - 4%

Safety Data Sheet

Glutaraldehyde Solution, Sodium Cacodylate Buffered - 4%

Version 1Last reviewed 24 February 2026Catalogue: C16539-06, EMS16539-07, EMS16539-08

1. Identification

Product Identifiers

Product Name: Glutaraldehyde Solution, Sodium Cacodylate Buffered - 4%
Other Names: Not available.
Product Number(s): C16539-06, EMS16539-07, EMS16539-08
CAS Number: Not available.

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

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
STOT SE 3 H335 May cause respiratory irritation.

Label Elements

Signal Words: None
Hazard Statement(s): H303: May be harmful if swallowed
H315 Causes skin irritation
H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction
H318 Causes serious eye damage.
H332 Harmful if inhaled.
H334 May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled.
H335 May cause respiratory irritation.
H401: Toxic to aquatic life
H412: Harmful to aquatic life with long term effects
Precautionary Statement(s): P305±P351±P338 If in eyes: Rince cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
P310: Immediately call a poison center/doctor if you feel unwell
P405: Store locked up.
P501: Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local regional/national/international regulations.

Primary route(s) of entry

Inhalation
Absorption (skin contact)

Human Health

Inhalation: Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray
Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
Ingestion: In case of brief exposure or low pollution use respiratory filter device.
Eyes: Wear tightly sealed goggles
Skin: Wash thoroughly after handling
Wear protective gloves / eye protection / face protection.
Contaminated work clothing must not be allowed out of the workplace.
Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.

Environment

Water hazard class 3 (Self-assessment): 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.
Also poisonous for fish and plankton in water bodies.
Toxic for aquatic organisms
Harmful to aquatic organisms

3. Composition / Information on Ingredients

Name	CAS No.	Content (w/w)	Classification
Glutaraldehyde	111-30-8	>2.5-≤10%	Acute Tox. 3; Acute Tox. 2; 1B; 1; Resp. Sens. 1; Skin Sens. 1A; STOT SE 3; Aquatic Acute 1; Aquatic Chronic 1; H315, H318, H334, H317, H335, H401, H412 Concentration limits: >= 0.5 %: STOT SE 3, H335; M-Factor - Aquatic Acute: 1 - Aquatic Chronic: 1
sodium dimethylarsinate	124-65-2	≤2.5%	Acute Tox. 3; Carc. 1B; Aquatic Acute 1; Aquatic Chronic 1; M-Factor - Aquatic Acute: 10 M-Factor - Aquatic Chronic: 10

4. First Aid Measures

Ingestion: Immediately call a 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: Use fire fighting measures that suit the environment
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: Mouth respiratory protective device
Protective gloves
Tightly sealed goggles
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 container tightly sealed.

8. Exposure Controls / Personal Protection

Exposure Standards

Material	TWA ppm	TWA mg/m³	STEL ppm	STEL mg/m³
111-30-8 Glutaraldehyde	0.05 ppm	0.2 mg/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: Not available.
Body protection: Protective gloves - The glove material has to be impermeable and resistant to the product/ the substance/ the preparation.
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: Clear fluid
Odour: Characteristic
pH: at 20 °C (68 °F): 7.4
Vapour Pressure: at 20 °C (68 °F): 23 hPa (17.3 mm Hg)
Density: at 20 °C (68 °F): 1 g/cm³ (8.345 lbs/gal)
Boiling Point: 100 °C (212 °F)
Melting Point: 0 °C (32 °F)
Solubility: Fully miscible
Specific Gravity of Density: Not determined
Flash Point: Not determined.
Flammable (Explosive) Limits: Not determined.
Ignition Temperature: Product is not selfigniting
Formula: Solvent content:
Water: 95.0 %
VOC content: 0.00 %
0.0 g/l / 0.00 lb/gal

10. Stability and Reactivity

Reactivity: No further relevant information available.
Chemical stability: Stabel under normal conditions
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: LD/LC50 values that are relevant for classification:
111-30-8 Glutaraldehyde
Oral LD50 134 mg/kg (rat)
Dermal LD50 2,560 mg/kg (rabbit)
Eye contact: Strong irritant with the danger of severe eye injury.
Skin contact: Irritant to skin and mucous membranes.
Ingestion: No further relevant information available
Inhalation: No further relevant information available
Toxicity and irritation: Harmful
Irritant

12. Ecological Information

Ecotoxicity: Toxic for aquatic organisms
Harmful to aquatic organisms
Persistence and degradability: No further relevant information available.
Bioaccumulative potential: No further relevant information available.
Other adverse effects: Water hazard class 3 (Self-assessment): 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.
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: No further relevant information available.
UN Number: UN1760
Proper shipping name: CORROSIVE LIQUID, N.O.S. (Glutaraldehyde)
Transport hazard class: Class 8
Packing group: PG II
Environmental hazard: Not applicable.
Special precautions for users: Warning: Corrosive substances
Additional information: Hazard identification number (Kemler code): 80
EMS Number: F-A,S-B
Segregation groups Acids
Stowage Category B
Stowage Code SW2 Clear of living quarters.
Quantity limitations On passenger aircraft/rail: 1 L
On cargo aircraft only: 30 L
Excepted quantities (EQ) Code: E2
Maximum net quantity per inner packaging: 30 mL
Maximum net quantity per outer packaging: 500 mL
Excepted quantities (EQ) Code: E2
Maximum net quantity per inner packaging: 30 mL
Maximum net quantity per outer packaging: 500 mL

15. Regulatory Information

Poisons Schedule Number: TLV (Threshold Limit Value established by ACGIH)
111-30-8 Glutaraldehyde A4, S2, S5, S6
Other Information: A Chemical Safety Assessment has not been carried out.

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.This Safety Data Sheet (SDS) has been prepared in compliance with the Preparation of Safety Data Sheets for Hazardous Chemicals Code of Practice February 2016. It is the user's responsibility to determine the suitability of this information for adoption of necessary safety precautions. The information published in this SDS has been compiled from the publications listed in Section 16: to the best of our ability and knowledge these publications are considered accurate. We reserve the right to revise Safety Data Sheets as new information becomes available. Copies may be made for non-profit use.