SAFETY DATA SHEET
Glutaraldehyde 3% solution in sorensens phosphate buffer, 0.1M, pH 7.2
1. IDENTIFICATION
Product Identifiers
Product Name:
Glutaraldehyde 3% solution in sorensens phosphate buffer, pH 7.2
Other Names:
Synonyms
Product Number(s):
16539-50; 16539-55, C008-1000, C008-500, C008-B; 16539-45
CAS Number:
Recommended use of the chemical and restriction on 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
H334 May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled
H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction
H315 Causes skin irritation
H318 Causes serious eye damage.
H332 Harmful if inhaled.
H335 May cause respiratory irritation.
H303: May be harmful if swallowed
H401: Toxic to aquatic life
H412: Harmful to aquatic life with long term effects
H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction
H315 Causes skin irritation
H318 Causes serious eye damage.
H332 Harmful if inhaled.
H335 May cause respiratory irritation.
H303: May be harmful if swallowed
H401: Toxic to aquatic life
H412: Harmful to aquatic life with long term effects
Label Elements
Signal Words
Danger
Hazard Statement(s)
H334 May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled
H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction
H315 Causes skin irritation
H318 Causes serious eye damage.
H332 Harmful if inhaled.
H335 May cause respiratory irritation.
H303: May be harmful if swallowed
H401: Toxic to aquatic life
H412: Harmful to aquatic life with long term effects
H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction
H315 Causes skin irritation
H318 Causes serious eye damage.
H332 Harmful if inhaled.
H335 May cause respiratory irritation.
H303: May be harmful if swallowed
H401: Toxic to aquatic life
H412: Harmful to aquatic life with long term effects
Precautionary Statement(s)
P305+P351+P338: If in eyes- Rinse 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.
P363: Wash contaminated clothing before reuse
P405 Store locked up.
P501: Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local regional/national/international regulations.
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.
P363: Wash contaminated clothing before reuse
P405 Store locked up.
P501: Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local regional/national/international regulations.
Primary route(s) of entry
Inhalation and skin
Human Health
Inhalation:
Resp. Sens. 1 H334 May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled.
Ingestion:
No further relevant information available
Eyes:
Eye Dam. 1 H318 Causes serious eye damage
Skin:
Skin Irrit. 2 H315 Causes skin irritation.
Skin Sens. 1 H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction.
Skin Sens. 1 H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction.
Environment
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
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
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
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
CO₂, extinguishing powder or water spray. Fight larger fires with water spray or alcohol resistant foam
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
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
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.
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.
Prevent formation of aerosols.
Conditions for safe storage
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Exposure Standards
Engineering controls
111-30-8 Glutaraldehyde
REL Ceiling limit value: 0.8 mg/m³, 0.2 ppm
See Pocket Guide App. C
TLV Ceiling limit value: 0.2 mg/m³, 0.05 ppm
DSEN;RSEN ;activated or inactivated
Keep away from foodstuffs, beverages and feed.
REL Ceiling limit value: 0.8 mg/m³, 0.2 ppm
See Pocket Guide App. C
TLV Ceiling limit value: 0.2 mg/m³, 0.05 ppm
DSEN;RSEN ;activated or inactivated
Keep away from foodstuffs, beverages and feed.
Personal protective equipment
Eye and face protection
Avoid contact with the eyes and skin. Wear tightly sealed goggles
Skin protection
Immediately remove all soiled and contaminated clothing. Wash hands before breaks and at the end of work. Avoid contact with the skin. The glove material has to be impermeable and resistant to the product/ the substance/ the preparation
Body protection
Avoid contact with the skin.
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
7.4pH at 20°C
Vapour Pressure
Not determined
Density
Not determined
Boiling Point
100 °C
Melting Point
Undetermined
Solubility
Not miscible or difficult to mix
Specific Gravity of Density
Not determined
Flash Point
Not applicable
Flammable (Explosive) Limits
Product does not present an explosion hazard
Ignition Temperature
Not determined
Formula
Not available
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Reactivity
No further relevant information available
Chemical stability
Stable 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
The product shows the following dangers according to internally approved calculation methods for preparations:
Harmful
Irritant
Harmful
Irritant
Eye contact
Strong irritant with the danger of severe eye injury.
Skin contact
Sensitization possible through skin contact. Irritant to skin and mucous membranes.
Ingestion
No further relevant information available
Inhalation
Sensitization possible through inhalation
Toxicity and irritation
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)
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
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
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
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.
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
Not applicable
Other Information
Carcinogenic categories
· EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) - None of the ingredients is listed.
· TLV (Threshold Limit Value established by ACGIH) - 111-30-8 Glutaraldehyde A4
· NIOSH-Ca (National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health) - None of the ingredients is listed.
· EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) - None of the ingredients is listed.
· TLV (Threshold Limit Value established by ACGIH) - 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
3 August 2022
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.
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.