Product Name: Glutaraldehyde Disinfectant
Chemical Name: Glutaraldehyde
Synonyms: Gluteral, Cidex, Sonacide, Glutaric Dialdehyde
Recommended Use: Hospital and laboratory surface disinfectant, medical equipment sterilizer
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Classification: Acute Toxicity (Oral/dermal/inhalation) Category 3, Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1B, Eye Damage Category 1, Respiratory Sensitization Category 1, Skin Sensitization Category 1
Signal Word: Danger
Hazard Statements: Harmful if swallowed, causes severe skin burns and eye damage, may cause allergy or asthma symptoms, possible skin sensitizer
Precautionary Statements: Avoid breathing vapors, wear protective clothing, wash hands after handling, avoid release to environment
Pictograms: Corrosive, Exclamation Mark, Health Hazard (as per GHS standards)
Active Ingredient: Glutaraldehyde
CAS Number: 111-30-8
Concentration: Typically ranges from 2% to 50% depending on formulation
Other Components: Water, buffers for pH control, corrosion inhibitors, surfactants
Impurities/Additives: Stabilizers may be present to ensure shelf life and reduce degradation
Inhalation: Move individual to fresh air, monitor for respiratory distress, medical attention needed if symptoms persist
Skin Contact: Remove contaminated clothing, immediately wash affected area with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, seek medical help for burns or irritation
Eye Contact: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes, remove contact lenses if present and easy to do, continue rinsing and obtain medical attention
Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting, rinse mouth with water, seek medical advice immediately
Symptoms: Irritation, burning sensations, coughing, difficulty breathing, allergic reactions, eye damage
Note to Physician: Symptoms may be delayed, provide supportive treatment, monitor respiratory function
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Use water spray, foam, dry chemical, or CO2
Unsuitable Media: Direct water jet can spread liquid and cause contamination
Specific Hazards: Can produce toxic fumes of carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, and irritating aldehyde vapors in fire conditions
Protective Equipment for Firefighters: Self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective gear
Special Procedures: Remove containers from fire area if safe, contain run-off water to prevent environmental contamination
Personal Precautions: Use respiratory protection, impermeable gloves, and goggles; keep unprotected persons away; ventilate area
Environmental Precautions: Prevent release to drains, sewers, or waterways, contain spill to minimize environmental impact
Methods for Containment and Cleanup: Absorb spill with inert material, collect residue for proper disposal, decontaminate area with strong detergent or sodium bisulfite, ventilate area thoroughly before reuse
Disposal: Place waste in appropriate hazardous waste container, follow local hazardous waste disposal regulations
Handling: Work in well-ventilated area or fume hood, avoid skin or eye contact, avoid inhalation of vapors or mist, do not eat, drink, or smoke during use
Storage: Store in tightly closed original container in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances such as strong oxidizers or acids
Incompatibilities: Metals, reducing agents, strong acids and bases, amines, and strong oxidizers
Other Precautions: Keep out of reach of children and unauthorized personnel, secure in locked cabinet for industrial/medical environments
Exposure Limits: OSHA TWA 0.2 ppm (ceiling), ACGIH TLV 0.05 ppm (ceiling), NIOSH REL 0.2 ppm (ceiling)
Engineering Controls: Mechanical exhaust ventilation, eye wash stations, emergency showers
Personal Protective Equipment: Chemical-resistant gloves (nitrile or butyl rubber), splash-proof goggles or face shield, lab coat or full-body suit, certified respirator for airborne exposure
Administrative Controls: Train workers on correct handling, monitor for airborne levels in workplace, institute proper hygiene practices
Appearance: Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Odor: Pungent, sharp, irritating
pH: Approx 3.0 - 4.0 (concentrated solution, can be buffered higher for use)
Melting/Freezing Point: -14 °C (concentrated solution)
Boiling Point: 101 - 103 °C
Flash Point: Not highly flammable, above 100 °C (closed cup)
Vapor Pressure: About 1 mmHg at room temperature
Relative Density: 1.06 at 20°C
Solubility: Completely miscible with water
Viscosity: Similar to water
Other Properties: Decomposes in alkaline solution to glutaric acid and related compounds; may polymerize at high pH
Chemical Stability: Stable at neutral and slightly acidic pH, but decomposes over time in alkaline conditions
Conditions to Avoid: Excess heat, strong bases, UV light exposure, prolonged storage above room temperature
Incompatibility: Amines, strong oxidizers, acids, reducing agents; can corrode some metals
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, irritating aldehyde vapors
Hazardous Reactions: May react with amines to produce toxic or flammable products; polymerization possible at high pH or with contamination
Routes of Exposure: Inhalation, ingestion, skin, and eye contact
Acute Toxicity: Oral LD50 (rat): 134 mg/kg; Inhalation LC50 (rat): 0.482 mg/L/4h; Dermal LD50 (rabbit): 2425 mg/kg
Chronic Effects: Sensitization potential with repeated exposure, respiratory issues, asthma, dermatitis
Symptoms: Burns to skin and eyes, respiratory tract irritation, allergic reactions, possible long-term lung or skin damage
Carcinogenicity: Not classified as carcinogenic by IARC or NTP at usual concentrations, but precaution warranted for occupational exposure
Mutagenicity: Mixed results in lab testing, not considered a major concern at recommended use levels
Reproductive Toxicity: No evidence of reproductive harm in available data
Environmental Fate: Biodegradable under typical environmental conditions, but toxicity to aquatic organisms possible
Ecotoxicity: Fish LC50 (96h): 12 mg/L; Daphnia EC50 (48h): 0.6 mg/L—can be toxic if spilled in large quantities
Mobility: High solubility in water, likely to migrate in soil and aquatic environments
Persistence and Degradability: Readily biodegradable, breaks down by hydrolysis and microbial activity
Bioaccumulation: Low potential due to frequent breakdown and water solubility
Other Effects: Large spills may affect local sewage treatment microbial populations
Waste Disposal: Collect liquid waste in designated, compatible and labeled containers; neutralize with sodium bisulfite or glycine solution before discharge where allowed
Regulatory Requirements: Follow local, regional, and federal regulations for hazardous chemical waste
Disposal of Containers: Triple-rinse empty containers, render unusable and dispose through licensed hazardous waste contractor
Special Considerations: Do not flush large volumes to sewer, do not mix with incompatible waste streams, keep records for hazardous waste manifests
UN Number: UN 2922 (for glutaraldehyde solutions above regulated concentrations)
Proper Shipping Name: Corrosive Liquid, Toxic, N.O.S. (contains Glutaraldehyde)
Transport Hazard Class: 8 (Corrosive), 6.1 (Toxic)
Packing Group: II or III, depending on concentration
Labeling Requirements: Corrosive and toxic label, compliant with Department of Transportation (DOT), IATA, and IMDG regulations
Special Precautions: Ship upright, avoid extreme temperatures, emergency response info accompanied for large shipments
TSCA: Listed on United States Toxic Substances Control Act Inventory
OSHA: Classified as hazardous, subject to workplace safety rules
SARA Title III: Subject to reporting requirements for hazardous substances
State Regulations: Subject to California Proposition 65 for workplace air monitoring and exposure alerts
WHMIS (Canada): Classified as D1B (Toxic), D2A (Very Toxic), E (Corrosive)
EU Regulation (REACH/CLP): Classified as acute toxic, skin/eye corrosive, respiratory and skin sensitizer
Other Regulatory Information: Label requirements include hazard pictograms, signal words, hazard, and precaution statements under OSHA GHS
