Glutaraldehyde 25% Aqueous Solution, EM Grade

1. Identification

Product Identifiers

Product Name

Glutaraldehyde 25% Aqueous Solution, EM Grade

Other Names

N/A

Product Number(s)

16210, 16214, 16216, 16220, C001, C002, C002-100S

CAS Number

111-30-8

Recommended use of the chemical and restriction on use

Company Details

Emergency Contact Details

2. Hazards Identification

Classification of the substance or mixture

Label Elements

Signal Words

None

Hazard Statement(s)

• H330 Fatal if inhaled
• H334 May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled.
• H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
• H318 Causes serious eye damage.
• H302 Harmful if swallowed.
• H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction.
• H335 May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary Statement(s)

• Do not breathe dusts or mists.
• Wash thoroughly after handling.
• Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
• Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
• Contaminated work clothing must not be allowed out of the workplace.
• Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• [In case of inadequate ventilation] wear respiratory protection.
• If swallowed: Call a poison center/doctor if you feel unwell.
• If swallowed: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
• If on skin (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower.
• 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.
• Immediately call a poison center/doctor.
• Specific treatment is urgent (see on this label).
• If skin irritation or rash occurs: 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

Human Health

Inhalation

• Fatal if inhaled
• May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled.
• May cause respiratory irritation.

Ingestion

Harmful if swallowed.

Eyes

Causes severe eye damage

Skin

• Causes severe skin burns
• May cause an allergic skin reaction.

Environment

3. Composition / Information on Ingredients

4. First Aid Measures

Ingestion

• 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.
• Remove breathing apparatus only after contaminated clothing have been completely removed.
• In case of irregular breathing or respiratory arrest provide artificial respiration.

Skin Contact

• Immediately remove any clothing soiled by the product
• 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

Fire

: 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

Methods and materials for containment and clean up

• Absorb with liquid-binding material (sand, diatomite, acid binders, universal binders, sawdust).
• Use neutralising agent.
• 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.
• Open and handle receptacle with care.
• Prevent formation of aerosols.
• Keep respiratory protective device available.

Conditions for safe storage

• No special requirements.
• Keep container tightly sealed.

8. Exposure Controls / Personal Protection

Exposure Standards

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.

Personal protective equipment

Eye and face protection

• Avoid contact with the eyes.
• Wear tightly sealed goggles.

Skin protection

• Wash hands before breaks and at the end of work.
• Avoid contact with the skin.
• Wear protective gloves.

Body protection

• Immediately remove all soiled and contaminated clothing.
• Store protective clothing separately.

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

Colourless liquid

Odour

Fruit-like

pH

2.9 at 20°C

Vapour Pressure

Not available.

Density

1.061 g/cm³ at 20°C

Boiling Point

101°C

Melting Point

Undetermined.

Solubility

Fully miscible in water.

Specific Gravity of Density

Not available.

Flash Point

Not applicable.

Flammable (Explosive) Limits

• Not applicable.
• Product does not present an explosion hazard.

Ignition Temperature

Product is not self-igniting.

Formula

• Solvent content:
• Water: 75.0 %
• VOC content: 0.00 %
• 0.0 g/l / 0.00 lb/gal

10. Stability and Reactivity

Reactivity

No further relevant information available.

Chemical stability

Stable under normal conditions

Possibility of hazardous reactions

No further relevant information available.

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)

Eye contact

• Strong caustic effect.
• Strong irritant with the danger of severe eye injury.

Skin contact

• Strong caustic effect on skin and mucous membranes.
• Sensitisation possible through skin contact.

Ingestion

No further relevant information available.

Inhalation

Sensitisation possible through inhalation.

Toxicity and irritation

• Very Toxic
• Harmful
• Corrosive
• Irritant
• Swallowing will lead to a strong caustic effect on mouth and throat and to the danger of perforation of esophagus and stomach.

12. Ecological Information

Ecotoxicity

• Very toxic for fish
• Toxic for fish

Persistence and degradability

No further relevant information available.

Bioaccumulative potential

No further relevant information available.

Other adverse effects

• Water hazard class 3 (German Regulation) (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 sewage water or drainage ditch undiluted or unneutralised.
• Danger to drinking water if even extremely small quantities leak into the ground.
• Also poisonous for fish and plankton in water bodies.
• Very toxic for aquatic organisms
• Toxic for aquatic organisms

13. Disposal Considerations

General information

14. Transport Information

ADG label required

HAZCHEM

No further relevant information available.

UN Number

UN3265

Proper shipping name

• CO R R O S I V E L I QU I D, A C I DI C, O R GA NI C , N .O. S .
• (Glutaraldehyde)

Transport hazard class

8

Packing group

PG II

Environmental hazard

Symbol (fish and tree)

Special precautions for users

• Warning: Corrosive substances
• Hazard identification number (Kemler code): 88
• EMS Number: F-A,S-B
• Segregation groups Acids
• Stowage Category B
• Stowage Code SW2 Clear of living quarters.

Additional information

• Quantity limitations On passenger aircraft/rail: 5 L
• On cargo aircraft only: 60 L
• Excepted quantities (EQ) Code: E2
• Maximum net quantity per inner packaging: 30 mL
• Maximum net quantity per outer packaging: 500 mL
• Excepted quantities (EQ) Code: E1
• Maximum net quantity per inner packaging: 30 mL
• Maximum net quantity per outer packaging: 1000 mL

15. Regulatory Information

Poisons Schedule Number

No information available.

Other Information

No further relevant information available.

16. Other Information

SDS preparation date

23 February 2026

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.