SAFETY DATA SHEET
Glutaraldehyde 5% in 0.1M Phosphate Buffer, pH 7.4
1. IDENTIFICATION
Product Identifiers
Product Name:
Glutaraldehyde 5% in 0.1M Phosphate Buffer, pH 7.4
Other Names:
Nil
Product Number(s):
16539-30, 16539-35, 16539-40, C16539-30, C16539-35, C16539-40.
CAS Number:
111-30-8
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
GHS06 Skull and crossbones
Acute toxicity - inhalation 3 H331 Toxic if inhaled.
GHS08 Health hazard
Sensitization - respiratory 1 H334 May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled.
GHS05 Corrosion
Skin corrosion 1B H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
Eye damage 1 H318 Causes serious eye damage.
HS07
Sensitization - skin 1 H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction.
Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) 3 H335 May cause respiratory irritation.
Acute toxicity - inhalation 3 H331 Toxic if inhaled.
GHS08 Health hazard
Sensitization - respiratory 1 H334 May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled.
GHS05 Corrosion
Skin corrosion 1B H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
Eye damage 1 H318 Causes serious eye damage.
HS07
Sensitization - skin 1 H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction.
Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) 3 H335 May cause respiratory irritation.
Label Elements
Signal Words
Danger
Hazard Statement(s)
Toxic if inhaled.
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled.
May cause an allergic skin reaction.
May cause respiratory irritation.
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled.
May cause an allergic skin reaction.
May cause respiratory irritation.
Precautionary Statement(s)
Do not breathe dusts or mists.
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.
Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
[In case of inadequate ventilation] wear respiratory protection.
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.
Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
[In case of inadequate ventilation] wear respiratory protection.
Primary route(s) of entry
Primary routes of exposure: Skin contact and inhalation.
Secondary route: Ingestion - not a typical occupational route, but harmful if swallowed.
Secondary route: Ingestion - not a typical occupational route, but harmful if swallowed.
Human Health
Inhalation:
If inhaled: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
If experiencing respiratory symptoms: Call a poison center/doctor.
If experiencing respiratory symptoms: Call a poison center/doctor.
Ingestion:
If swallowed: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting
Eyes:
If in 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.
Continue rinsing.
Immediately call a poison center/doctor.
Skin:
If on skin (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water [or shower].
Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.
If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
Wash contaminated clothing before reuse
Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.
If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
Wash contaminated clothing before reuse
Environment
Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
Store locked up.
Store locked up.
3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Name
CAS No.
Content (w/w)
Classification
Glutaraldehyde
111-30-8
1-5%
Not Available
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Ingestion
Immediately call a doctor.
Drink copious amounts of water and provide fresh air. Immediately call a doctor
Drink copious amounts of water and provide fresh air. Immediately call a doctor
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
General information:
Immediately remove any clothing soiled by the product.
Symptoms of poisoning may even occur after several hours; therefore medical observation for at least 48 hours after the accident.
Remove breathing apparatus only after contaminated clothing have been completely removed.
In case of irregular breathing or respiratory arrest provide artificial respiration.
Immediately remove any clothing soiled by the product.
Symptoms of poisoning may even occur after several hours; therefore medical observation for at least 48 hours after the accident.
Remove breathing apparatus 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
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
Wear protective equipment. Keep unprotected persons away.
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).
Use neutralizing agent.
Dispose contaminated material as waste according to section 13.
Ensure adequate ventilation.
Protective Action Criteria for Chemicals
· PAC-1:
111-30-8 Glutaraldehyde 0.2 ppm
7778-77-0 potassium dihydrogenorthophosphate 9.6 mg/m³
· PAC-2:
111-30-8 Glutaraldehyde 1 ppm
7778-77-0 potassium dihydrogenorthophosphate 110 mg/m³
· PAC-3:
111-30-8 Glutaraldehyde 5 ppm
7778-77-0 potassium dihydrogenorthophosphate 630 mg/m³
Use neutralizing agent.
Dispose contaminated material as waste according to section 13.
Ensure adequate ventilation.
Protective Action Criteria for Chemicals
· PAC-1:
111-30-8 Glutaraldehyde 0.2 ppm
7778-77-0 potassium dihydrogenorthophosphate 9.6 mg/m³
· PAC-2:
111-30-8 Glutaraldehyde 1 ppm
7778-77-0 potassium dihydrogenorthophosphate 110 mg/m³
· PAC-3:
111-30-8 Glutaraldehyde 5 ppm
7778-77-0 potassium dihydrogenorthophosphate 630 mg/m³
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Precautions for safe handling
recautions for safe handling
Ensure good ventilation/exhaustion at the workplace.
Open and handle receptacle with care.
Prevent formation of aerosols.
· Information about protection against explosions and fires: Keep respiratory protective device available.
Ensure good ventilation/exhaustion at the workplace.
Open and handle receptacle with care.
Prevent formation of aerosols.
· Information about protection against explosions and fires: Keep respiratory protective device available.
Conditions for safe storage
· Information about storage in one common storage facility: Not required.
· Further information about storage conditions: Keep receptacle tightly sealed.
· Specific end use(s) No further relevant information available.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Exposure Standards
Material
TWA ppm
TWA mg/m3
STEL ppm
STEL mg/m3
Glutaraldehyde
0.05 ppm
-
0.2 ppm
0.8 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.
Store protective clothing separately.
Avoid contact with the eyes.
Avoid contact with the eyes and skin.
No further data; see section 7.
Immediately remove all soiled and contaminated clothing.
Wash hands before breaks and at the end of work.
Store protective clothing separately.
Avoid contact with the eyes.
Avoid contact with the eyes and skin.
No further data; see section 7.
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.
Due to missing tests no recommendation to the glove material can be given for the product/ the preparation/ the chemical mixture.
Selection of the glove material on consideration of the penetration times, rates of diffusion and the degradation
· Material of gloves
The selection of the suitable gloves does not only depend on the material, but also on further marks of quality and varies from manufacturer to manufacturer. As the product is a preparation of several substances, the resistance of
the glove material can not be calculated in advance and has therefore to be checked prior to the application.
· Penetration time of glove material
The exact break through time has to be found out by the manufacturer of the protective gloves and has to be observed
The glove material has to be impermeable and resistant to the product/ the substance/ the preparation.
Due to missing tests no recommendation to the glove material can be given for the product/ the preparation/ the chemical mixture.
Selection of the glove material on consideration of the penetration times, rates of diffusion and the degradation
· Material of gloves
The selection of the suitable gloves does not only depend on the material, but also on further marks of quality and varies from manufacturer to manufacturer. As the product is a preparation of several substances, the resistance of
the glove material can not be calculated in advance and has therefore to be checked prior to the application.
· Penetration time of glove material
The exact break through time has to be found out by the manufacturer of the protective gloves and has to be observed
Body protection
Nil
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
Colourless Liquid
Odour
Characteristic
pH
7.4
Vapour Pressure
23 hPa (17.3 mm Hg) at 20 °C (68 °F)
Density
1.00384 g/cm³ (8.37704 lbs/gal) at 20 °C (68 °F)
Boiling Point
100 °C (212 °F)
Melting Point
Undetermined
Solubility
Fully miscible
Specific Gravity of Density
Not determined.
Flash Point
Not applicable.
Flammable (Explosive) Limits
Not flammable.
Ignition Temperature
Not flammable.
Formula
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Reactivity
No further relevant information available
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
· 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)
111-30-8 Glutaraldehyde
Oral LD50 134 mg/kg (rat)
Dermal LD50 2,560 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.
Sensitization possible through skin contact.
Sensitization possible through skin contact.
Ingestion
Swallowing will lead to a strong caustic effect on mouth and throat and to the danger of perforation of esophagus and stomach.
Inhalation
Sensitization possible through inhalation.
Toxicity and irritation
Carcinogenic categories
· IARC (International Agency for Research on Cancer): None of the ingredients is listed.
· NTP (National Toxicology Program): None of the ingredients is listed.
· OSHA-Ca (Occupational Safety Health Administration): None of the ingredients is listed.
· IARC (International Agency for Research on Cancer): None of the ingredients is listed.
· NTP (National Toxicology Program): None of the ingredients is listed.
· OSHA-Ca (Occupational Safety Health Administration): None of the ingredients is listed.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecotoxicity
Aquatic toxicity: 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 (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 bodies of water or drainage ditch undiluted or unneutralized.
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
Do not allow product to reach ground water, water course or sewage system, even in small quantities.
Must not reach bodies of water or drainage ditch undiluted or unneutralized.
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
Waste treatment methods
· Recommendation:
Must not be disposed of together with household garbage. Do not allow product to reach sewage system.
· Uncleaned packagings:
· Recommendation: Disposal must be made according to official regulations.
· Recommended cleansing agent: Water, if necessary with cleansing agents.
· Recommendation:
Must not be disposed of together with household garbage. Do not allow product to reach sewage system.
· Uncleaned packagings:
· Recommendation: 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
Void
Proper shipping name
Void
Transport hazard class
Void
Packing group
Void
Environmental hazard
Not applicable.
Special precautions for users
Not applicable.
Additional information
Not applicable.
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Poisons Schedule Number
Sara
· Section 355 (extremely hazardous substances):
None of the ingredients is listed.
· Section 313 (Specific toxic chemical listings):
None of the ingredients is listed.
· TSCA (Toxic Substances Control Act):
All components have the value ACTIVE.
· Hazardous Air Pollutants
None of the ingredients is listed.
· Proposition 65
· Chemicals known to cause cancer:
None of the ingredients is listed.
· Chemicals known to cause reproductive toxicity for females:
None of the ingredients is listed.
· Chemicals known to cause reproductive toxicity for males:
None of the ingredients is listed.
· Chemicals known to cause developmental toxicity:
None of the ingredients is listed.
· Carcinogenic categories
· EPA (Environmental Protection Agency)
None of the ingredients is listed.
· TLV (Threshold Limit Value)
111-30-8 Glutaraldehyde A4
· NIOSH-Ca (National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health)
None of the ingredients is listed.
· Section 355 (extremely hazardous substances):
None of the ingredients is listed.
· Section 313 (Specific toxic chemical listings):
None of the ingredients is listed.
· TSCA (Toxic Substances Control Act):
All components have the value ACTIVE.
· Hazardous Air Pollutants
None of the ingredients is listed.
· Proposition 65
· Chemicals known to cause cancer:
None of the ingredients is listed.
· Chemicals known to cause reproductive toxicity for females:
None of the ingredients is listed.
· Chemicals known to cause reproductive toxicity for males:
None of the ingredients is listed.
· Chemicals known to cause developmental toxicity:
None of the ingredients is listed.
· Carcinogenic categories
· EPA (Environmental Protection Agency)
None of the ingredients is listed.
· TLV (Threshold Limit Value)
111-30-8 Glutaraldehyde A4
· NIOSH-Ca (National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health)
None of the ingredients is listed.
Other Information
The product is classified and labeled according to the Globally Harmonized System (GHS).
16. OTHER INFORMATION
SDS preparation date
16 January 2026
Comments
Abbreviations and acronyms:
EINECS: European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances
ELINCS: European List of Notified Chemical Substances
CAS: Chemical Abstracts Service (division of the American Chemical Society)
NFPA: National Fire Protection Association (USA)
HMIS: Hazardous Materials Identification System (USA)
VOC: Volatile Organic Compounds (USA, EU)
LC50: Lethal concentration, 50 percent
LD50: Lethal dose, 50 percent
PBT: Persistent, Bioaccumulative and Toxic
vPvB: very Persistent and very Bioaccumulative
NIOSH: National Institute for Occupational Safety
OSHA: Occupational Safety Health
TLV: Threshold Limit Value
PEL: Permissible Exposure Limit
REL: Recommended Exposure Limit
Acute toxicity - inhalation 3: Acute toxicity - Category 3
Skin corrosion 1B: Skin corrosion/irritation - Category 1B
Eye damage 1: Serious eye damage/eye irritation - Category 1
Sensitization - respiratory 1: Respiratory sensitisation - Category 1
Sensitization - skin 1: Skin sensitisation - Category 1
Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) 3: Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) - Category 3
EINECS: European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances
ELINCS: European List of Notified Chemical Substances
CAS: Chemical Abstracts Service (division of the American Chemical Society)
NFPA: National Fire Protection Association (USA)
HMIS: Hazardous Materials Identification System (USA)
VOC: Volatile Organic Compounds (USA, EU)
LC50: Lethal concentration, 50 percent
LD50: Lethal dose, 50 percent
PBT: Persistent, Bioaccumulative and Toxic
vPvB: very Persistent and very Bioaccumulative
NIOSH: National Institute for Occupational Safety
OSHA: Occupational Safety Health
TLV: Threshold Limit Value
PEL: Permissible Exposure Limit
REL: Recommended Exposure Limit
Acute toxicity - inhalation 3: Acute toxicity - Category 3
Skin corrosion 1B: Skin corrosion/irritation - Category 1B
Eye damage 1: Serious eye damage/eye irritation - Category 1
Sensitization - respiratory 1: Respiratory sensitisation - Category 1
Sensitization - skin 1: Skin sensitisation - Category 1
Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) 3: Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) - Category 3
References
EMS SDS Glutaraldehyde 5% in 0.1M Phosphate Buffer, pH 7.4 04/03/2020 https://www.emsdiasum.com/docs/technical/msds/16539-30.pdf
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