SAFETY DATA SHEET
Glutaraldehyde 50% Solution Aqueous
1. IDENTIFICATION
Product Identifiers
Product Name:
Glutaraldehyde 50%, EM Grade Aqueous (Ampoules)
Other Names:
N/A
Product Number(s):
16300, 16310, 16310-1L, 16310-SP, 16310-SP-1L, 16310-SP-1LITER, 16310-SPEC, 16310-SPECIAL, 16320-CUSTOM, 16321, 16322, C003, C003-10, C003-100, C003-100S, C003-1010S, CEMS16321, CEMS16322
CAS Number:
111-30-8
Recommended use of the chemical and restriction on use
Laboratory use. Laboratory chemicals.
Company Details
ProSciTech Pty Ltd
11 Carlton Street
KIRWAN QLD 4817
Australia(07) 4773 9444www.proscitech.com
11 Carlton Street
KIRWAN QLD 4817
Australia(07) 4773 9444www.proscitech.com
Emergency Contact Details
ProSciTech Pty Ltd
11 Carlton Street
KIRWAN QLD 4817
Australia(07) 4773 9444www.proscitech.com
11 Carlton Street
KIRWAN QLD 4817
Australia(07) 4773 9444www.proscitech.com
2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Classification of the substance or mixture
GHS06 skull and crossbones
Acute Tox. 2 H300 Fatal if swallowed.
Acute Tox. 1 H330 Fatal if inhaled.
GHS08 health hazard
Resp. Sens. 1 H334 May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled.
GHS05 corrosion
Skin Corr. 1A H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
Eye Dam. 1 H318 Causes serious eye damage.
GHS07
Skin Sens. 1 H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction.
STOT SE 3 H335 May cause respiratory irritation.
Acute Tox. 2 H300 Fatal if swallowed.
Acute Tox. 1 H330 Fatal if inhaled.
GHS08 health hazard
Resp. Sens. 1 H334 May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled.
GHS05 corrosion
Skin Corr. 1A H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
Eye Dam. 1 H318 Causes serious eye damage.
GHS07
Skin Sens. 1 H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction.
STOT SE 3 H335 May cause respiratory irritation.
Label Elements
Signal Words
Danger
Hazard Statement(s)
H300+H330 Fatal if swallowed or if inhaled.
H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
H334 May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled.
H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction.
H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
H334 May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled.
H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction.
Precautionary Statement(s)
P301+P310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTRE/ doctor.
P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.
P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
P320 Specific treatment is urgent (see on this label).
P405 Store locked up.
P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.
P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
P320 Specific treatment is urgent (see on this label).
P405 Store locked up.
P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
Primary route(s) of entry
Not available.
Human Health
Inhalation:
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:
Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor
Eyes:
Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
Skin:
(or hair) Remove/take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower/ If shin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
Environment
Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. 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
>25-≤50%
Mixtures
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Ingestion
Do not induce vomiting; call for medical help immediately.
Drink plenty of water and provide fresh air. Call for a doctor immediately.
Drink plenty of water and provide fresh air. Call for a doctor immediately.
Inhalation
Supply fresh air or oxygen; call for doctor.
In case of unconsciousness place patient stably in side position for transportation.
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
Immediately remove any clothing soiled by the product.
Remove breathing equipment only after contaminated clothing have been completely removed.
In case of irregular breathing or respiratory arrest provide artificial respiration.
Remove breathing equipment only after contaminated clothing have been completely removed.
In case of irregular breathing or respiratory arrest provide artificial respiration.
5. FIREFIGHTING MEASURES
Suitable extinguishing equipment
CO₂, powder or water spray. Fight larger fires with water spray or alcohol resistant foam.
HAZCHEM
Not available.
Special protective equipment and precautions for fire fighters
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Wear protective equipment. Keep unprotected persons away.
Environmental precautions
Dilute with plenty of water.
Do not allow to enter sewers/ surface or ground water.
Inform respective authorities in case of seepage into water course or sewage system.
Do not allow to enter sewers/ surface or ground water.
Inform respective authorities in case of seepage into water course or sewage system.
Methods and materials for containment and clean up
Absorb with liquid-binding material (sand, diatomite, acid binders, universal binders, sawdust).
Use neutralising agent.
Dispose contaminated material as waste according to item 13.
Ensure adequate ventilation.
Use neutralising agent.
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.
Open and handle receptacle with care.
Prevent formation of aerosols.
Keep respiratory protective device available.
Conditions for safe storage
Keep container tightly sealed.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Exposure Standards
Engineering controls
The product does not contain any relevant quantities of materials with critical values that have to be monitored at the workplace.
Keep away from foodstuffs, beverages and feed.
Keep away from foodstuffs, beverages and feed.
Personal protective equipment
Eye and face protection
Avoid contact with the eyes.
Wear tightly sealed goggles.
Wear tightly sealed goggles.
Skin protection
Wash hands before breaks and at the end of work.
Avoid contact with the skin.
Wear protective gloves.
Avoid contact with the skin.
Wear protective gloves.
Body protection
Immediately remove all soiled and contaminated clothing.
Store protective clothing separately.
Store protective clothing separately.
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
Colourless liquid
Odour
Fruit-like
pH
Not determined.
Vapour Pressure
20hPa at 20°C
Density
1.129 g/cm³ at 20°C
Boiling Point
100.7°C
Melting Point
-18°C
Solubility
Fully miscible in water.
Specific Gravity of Density
Not available.
Flash Point
Not applicable.
Flammable (Explosive) Limits
Not applicable.
Product does not present an explosion hazard.
Product does not present an explosion hazard.
Ignition Temperature
Product is not self-igniting.
Formula
OCHCH2CH2CH2CHO
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Reactivity
No further relevant information available.
Chemical stability
Not available.
Possibility of hazardous reactions
No further relevant information available.
Conditions to avoid
No decomposition if used according to specifications.
Incompatible materials
No further relevant information available.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute effects
111-30-8 Glutaraldehyde
Oral LD50 134 mg/kg (rat
Dermal LD50 2560 mg/kg (rabbit)
Oral LD50 134 mg/kg (rat
Dermal LD50 2560 mg/kg (rabbit)
Eye contact
Strong caustic effect.
Strong irritant with the danger of severe eye injury.
Strong irritant with the danger of severe eye injury.
Skin contact
Strong caustic effect on skin and mucous membranes.
Sensitisation possible through skin contact.
Sensitisation possible through skin contact.
Ingestion
No further relevant information available.
Inhalation
Sensitisation possible through inhalation.
Toxicity and irritation
The product shows the following dangers according to the calculation method of the General EU Classification
Guidelines for Preparations as issued in the latest version:
Toxic
Harmful
Corrosive
Irritant
Very toxic
Swallowing will lead to a strong caustic effect on mouth and throat and to the danger of perforation of esophagus and stomach.
Guidelines for Preparations as issued in the latest version:
Toxic
Harmful
Corrosive
Irritant
Very toxic
Swallowing will lead to a strong caustic effect on mouth and throat and to the danger of perforation of esophagus and stomach.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecotoxicity
Very toxic for fish.
Toxic for fish.
Toxic for fish.
Persistence and degradability
No further relevant information available.
Bioaccumulative potential
No further relevant information available.
Other adverse effects
Water hazard class 3 (German Regulation) (Self-assessment): extremely hazardous for water.
Do not allow product to reach ground water, water course or sewage system, even in small quantities.
Must not reach sewage water or drainage ditch undiluted or unneutralised.
Danger to drinking water if even extremely small quantities leak into the ground.
Also poisonous for fish and plankton in water bodies.
Very toxic for aquatic organisms
Toxic for aquatic organisms.
Do not allow product to reach ground water, water course or sewage system, even in small quantities.
Must not reach sewage water or drainage ditch undiluted or unneutralised.
Danger to drinking water if even extremely small quantities leak into the ground.
Also poisonous for fish and plankton in water bodies.
Very toxic for aquatic organisms
Toxic for aquatic organisms.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
General information
Must not be disposed together with household garbage. Do not allow product to reach sewage system.
Uncleaned packaging: Disposal must be made according to official regulations.
Recommended cleansing agents: Water, if necessary together with cleansing agents.
Uncleaned packaging: Disposal must be made according to official regulations.
Recommended cleansing agents: Water, if necessary together with cleansing agents.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
ADG label required
HAZCHEM
Not available.
UN Number
UN2922
Proper shipping name
2922 CORROSIVE LIQUID, TOXIC, N.O.S. (Glutaraldehyde)
Transport hazard class
8
Packing group
PG II
Environmental hazard
Yes, it is a marine pollutant.
Special precautions for users
Corrosive substances.
· Danger code (Kemler): 88
· EMS Number: F-A,S-B
· Segregation groups Acids
· Danger code (Kemler): 88
· EMS Number: F-A,S-B
· Segregation groups Acids
Additional information
ADR
· Limited quantities (LQ) 1L
· Excepted quantities (EQ) Code: E2
Maximum net quantity per inner packaging: 30 mL
Maximum net quantity per outer packaging: 500 mL
· Transport category 2
· Tunnel restriction code E
· Limited quantities (LQ) 1L
· Excepted quantities (EQ) Code: E2
Maximum net quantity per inner packaging: 30 mL
Maximum net quantity per outer packaging: 500 mL
· Transport category 2
· Tunnel restriction code E
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Poisons Schedule Number
111-30-8 Glutaraldehyde S2, S5, S6
Other Information
A Chemical Safety Assessment has not been carried out.
16. OTHER INFORMATION
SDS preparation date
9 November 2023
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.