SAFETY DATA SHEET
Glutaraldehyde 2.5% solution in 0.1M sodium cacodylate buffer pH 7.4
1. IDENTIFICATION
Product Identifiers
Product Name:
Glutaraldehyde 2.5% solution in 0.1M sodium cacodylate buffer pH 7.4
Other Names:
Synonyms
Product Number(s):
15960, CUSTOM-2.5%, EMS15960
CAS Number:
Not available
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
GHS08 Health hazard
Resp. Sens. 1 H334 May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled.
GHS07
Acute Tox. 4 H332 Harmful if inhaled.
Skin Irrit. 2 H315 Causes skin irritation.
Eye Irrit. 2A H319 Causes serious eye irritation.
Skin Sens. 1 H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction.
STOT SE 3 H335 May cause respiratory irritation.
Resp. Sens. 1 H334 May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled.
GHS07
Acute Tox. 4 H332 Harmful if inhaled.
Skin Irrit. 2 H315 Causes skin irritation.
Eye Irrit. 2A H319 Causes serious eye irritation.
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)
Harmful if inhaled.
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.
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.
If on skin: Wash with plenty of water.
IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
If in 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.
Specific treatment (see on this label).
Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.
If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.
If experiencing respiratory symptoms: Call a poison center/doctor.
Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
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
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.
If on skin: Wash with plenty of water.
IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
If in 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.
Specific treatment (see on this label).
Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.
If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.
If experiencing respiratory symptoms: Call a poison center/doctor.
Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
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
Primary route(s) of entry
Not available.
Human Health
Inhalation:
Harmful if inhaled
May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled
May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled
Ingestion:
Not available.
Eyes:
Causes serious eye irritation
Skin:
Causes skin irritation
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
≤2.5%
Mixtures
sodium dimethylarsinate
124-65-2
≤2.5%
Mixtures
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
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
Use fire fighting measures that suit the environment.
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.
Dilute with plenty of water.
Do not allow to enter sewers/ surface or ground water
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
PAC-1:
111-30-8 Glutaraldehyde 0.2 ppm
124-65-2 sodium dimethylarsinate 3.2 mg/m³
· PAC-2:
111-30-8 Glutaraldehyde 1 ppm
124-65-2 sodium dimethylarsinate 86 mg/m³
PAC-3:
111-30-8 Glutaraldehyde 5 ppm
124-65-2 sodium dimethylarsinate 510 mg/m³
Dispose contaminated material as waste according to item 13.
Ensure adequate ventilation
PAC-1:
111-30-8 Glutaraldehyde 0.2 ppm
124-65-2 sodium dimethylarsinate 3.2 mg/m³
· PAC-2:
111-30-8 Glutaraldehyde 1 ppm
124-65-2 sodium dimethylarsinate 86 mg/m³
PAC-3:
111-30-8 Glutaraldehyde 5 ppm
124-65-2 sodium dimethylarsinate 510 mg/m³
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
Ensure good ventilation/exhaustion at the workplace.
Prevent formation of aerosols.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Exposure Standards
Material
TWA ppm
TWA mg/m3
STEL ppm
STEL mg/m3
111-30-8 Glutaraldehyde
0.2 ppm
0.8 mg/m³
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 eyes and skin
Immediately remove all soiled and contaminated clothing.
Wash hands before breaks and at the end of work.
Avoid contact with the eyes and skin
Personal protective equipment
Eye and face protection
Tightly sealed goggles
Skin protection
Protective gloves - The glove material has to be impermeable and resistant to the product/ the substance/ the preparation.
Body protection
No available
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
Transparent liquid
Odour
Specific
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): 1.01 g/cm³ (8.42845 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 applicable
Flammable (Explosive) Limits
Not flammable - Product does not present an explosion hazard
Ignition Temperature
Product is not selfigniting
Formula
Solvent content:
· Water: 97.4 %
· VOC content: 0.00 %
0.0 g/l / 0.00 lb/gal
· Solids content: 0.0 %
· Water: 97.4 %
· VOC content: 0.00 %
0.0 g/l / 0.00 lb/gal
· Solids content: 0.0 %
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
111-30-8 Glutaraldehyde
Oral LD50 134 mg/kg (rat)
Dermal LD50 2,560 mg/kg (rabbit)
Oral LD50 134 mg/kg (rat)
Dermal LD50 2,560 mg/kg (rabbit)
Eye contact
Irritating effect
Skin contact
Irritant to skin and mucous membranes. 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 internally approved calculation methods for preparations:
Harmful
Irritant
Harmful
Irritant
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
Toxic for fish
Harmful to fish
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
Harmful to fish
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 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.
Recommended cleansing agent: Water, if necessary with cleansing agents.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
ADG label required
HAZCHEM
No further relevant information available
UN Number
Not regulated
Proper shipping name
Not regulated
Transport hazard class
Not regulated
Packing group
Not regulated
Environmental hazard
Not applicable
Special precautions for users
Not applicable
Additional information
Not available
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Poisons Schedule Number
111-30-8 Glutaraldehyde S2, S5, S6
Other Information
· TLV (Threshold Limit Value established by ACGIH)
111-30-8 Glutaraldehyde A4
A Chemical Safety Assessment has not been carried out.
111-30-8 Glutaraldehyde A4
A Chemical Safety Assessment has not been carried out.
16. OTHER INFORMATION
SDS preparation date
10 January 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.
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.