SAFETY DATA SHEET
Glutaraldehyde aqueous solution, 3% EM grade
1. IDENTIFICATION
Product Identifiers
Product Name:
Glutaraldehyde aqueous solution, 3% EM grade
Other Names:
Not available
Product Number(s):
16537-19, 16537-20-S, 16537-21, 16537-SP, EMS16537-19, EMS16537-20-S, EMS16537-21
CAS Number:
Not available.
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
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
Skin Irrit. 2 H315 Causes skin irritation.
Skin Sens. 1 H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction.
Flam. Liq. 4 H227 Combustible liquid.
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
Skin Irrit. 2 H315 Causes skin irritation.
Skin Sens. 1 H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction.
Flam. Liq. 4 H227 Combustible liquid.
Label Elements
Signal Words
Danger
Hazard Statement(s)
Combustible liquid.
Causes skin irritation.
Causes serious eye damage.
May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled.
May cause an allergic skin reaction.
Causes skin irritation.
Causes serious eye damage.
May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled.
May cause an allergic skin reaction.
Precautionary Statement(s)
[In case of inadequate ventilation] wear respiratory protection.
Avoid breathing dust/fumes/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
Wear protective gloves/eye protection/face protection.
Wear protective gloves.
Wear eye protection/face protection.
Wash thoroughly after handling.
Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace.
Avoid breathing dust/fumes/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
Wear protective gloves/eye protection/face protection.
Wear protective gloves.
Wear eye protection/face protection.
Wash thoroughly after handling.
Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace.
Primary route(s) of entry
Not available
Human Health
Inhalation:
If breathing is difficult, remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. If experiencing respiratory symptoms: Call a POISON CENTRE/doctor.
Ingestion:
Not available
Eyes:
Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor.
Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor.
Skin:
Wash with plenty of water. Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
Environment
Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. 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
2.5-10%
Mixture
Methyl Alcohol
67-56-1
≤ 2.5%
Mixture
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.
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
CO₂, 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
Dilute with plenty of water.
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.
Protect from heat.
Prevent formation of aerosols.
Protect from heat.
Conditions for safe storage
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Exposure Standards
Material
TWA ppm
TWA mg/m3
STEL ppm
STEL mg/m3
Glutaraldehyde
0.1ppm
0.41mg/m³
-
Methyl Alcohol
200ppm
262mg/m³
250ppm
328mg/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.
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
Wear protective gloves. The glove material has to be impermeable and resistant to the product/the substance/the preparation. Selection of the glove material on consideration of the penetration times, rates of diffusion and the degradation. The exact break through time has to be found out by the manufacturer of the protective gloves and has to be observed.
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.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
General information
Appearance
Transparent liquid
Odour
Fruit-like
pH
Not determined.
Vapour Pressure
23hPa at 20
Density
1.00295g/cm³ at 20°C
Boiling Point
101°C
Melting Point
Undetermined
Solubility
Fully miscible
Specific Gravity of Density
Not available
Flash Point
71°C
Flammable (Explosive) Limits
Not determined
Ignition Temperature
Not determined
Formula
Organic solvents: 0.5%
Water: 96.5%
VOC (EC) 0.50%
Water: 96.5%
VOC (EC) 0.50%
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Reactivity
Not known
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 further relevant information available.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute effects
111-30-8 Glutaraldehyde
Oral LD50 134mg/kg (rat)
Dermal LD50 2560 mg/kg (rabbit)
Oral LD50 134mg/kg (rat)
Dermal LD50 2560 mg/kg (rabbit)
Eye contact
Strong irritant with the danger of severe eye injury.
Skin contact
Irritant to skin and mucous membranes. Sensitisation possible through skin contact.
Ingestion
Not available.
Inhalation
Sensitisation possible through inhalation.
Toxicity and irritation
Harmful
Irritant
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
Water hazard class 3: 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.
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.
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.
Recommended cleansing agents: Water, if necessary together with cleansing agents.
Recommended cleansing agents: Water, if necessary together with cleansing agents.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
ADG label required
HAZCHEM
No further relevant information available.
UN Number
Void
Proper shipping name
Void
Transport hazard class
Void
Packing group
Void
Environmental hazard
No
Special precautions for users
Not applicable.
Additional information
Not applicable
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Poisons Schedule Number
111-30-8 Glutaraldehyde S2, S5, S6
67-56-1 Methyl Alcohol S5, S6
67-56-1 Methyl Alcohol S5, S6
Other Information
A Chemical Safety Assessment has not been carried out.
16. OTHER INFORMATION
SDS preparation date
9 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.