Glutaraldehyde 3% Solution, Sodium Phosphate Buffered, pH 7.2

1. Identification

Product Identifiers

Product Name

Glutaraldehyde 3% Solution, Sodium Phosphate Buffered

Other Names

Synonyms

Product Number(s)

16539-50; 16539-55, C008-1000, C008-500, C008-B; 16539-45

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)

• H334 May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled
• H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction
• H315 Causes skin irritation
• H318 Causes serious eye damage.
• H332 Harmful if inhaled.
• H335 May cause respiratory irritation.
• H303: May be harmful if swallowed
• H401: Toxic to aquatic life
• H412: Harmful to aquatic life with long term effects

Precautionary Statement(s)

• P305±P351±P338: If in eyes- Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
• P310: Immediately call a poison center/doctor if you feel unwell
• P405 Store locked up.
• P501: Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
• P363: Wash contaminated clothing before reuse
• P405 Store locked up.
• P501: Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local regional/national/international regulations.

Primary route(s) of entry

Human Health

Inhalation

Resp. Sens. 1 H334 May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled.

Ingestion

No further relevant information available

Eyes

Eye Dam. 1 H318 Causes serious eye damage

Skin

• Skin Irrit. 2 H315 Causes skin irritation.
• Skin Sens. 1 H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction.

3. Composition / Information on Ingredients

4. First Aid Measures

Ingestion

Immediately call a 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

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

CO₂, extinguishing 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

• Inform respective authorities in case of seepage into water course or sewage system.
• 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.

7. Handling and Storage

Precautions for safe handling

• Ensure good ventilation/exhaustion at the workplace.
• Prevent formation of aerosols.

Conditions for safe storage

Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.

8. Exposure Controls / Personal Protection

Exposure Standards

Engineering controls

• 111-30-8 Glutaraldehyde
• REL Ceiling limit value: 0.8 mg/m³, 0.2 ppm
• See Pocket Guide App. C
• TLV Ceiling limit value: 0.2 mg/m³, 0.05 ppm
• DSEN;RSEN ;activated or inactivated
• Keep away from foodstuffs, beverages and feed.

Personal protective equipment

Eye and face protection

Avoid contact with the eyes and skin. Wear tightly sealed goggles

Skin protection

Immediately remove all soiled and contaminated clothing. Wash hands before breaks and at the end of work. Avoid contact with the skin. The glove material has to be impermeable and resistant to the product/ the substance/ the preparation

Body protection

Avoid contact with the skin.

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

Fluid

Odour

Characteristic

pH

7.4pH at 20°C

Vapour Pressure

Not determined

Density

Not determined

Boiling Point

100 °C

Melting Point

Undetermined

Solubility

Not miscible or difficult to mix

Specific Gravity of Density

Not determined

Flash Point

Not applicable

Flammable (Explosive) Limits

Product does not present an explosion hazard

Ignition Temperature

Not determined

Formula

Not available

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

• The product shows the following dangers according to internally approved calculation methods for preparations:
• Harmful
• Irritant

Eye contact

Strong irritant with the danger of severe eye injury.

Skin contact

Sensitization possible through skin contact. Irritant to skin and mucous membranes.

Ingestion

No further relevant information available

Inhalation

Sensitization possible through inhalation

Toxicity and irritation

• 111-30-8 Glutaraldehyde
• Oral LD50 134 mg/kg (rat)
• Dermal LD50 2560 mg/kg (rabbit)

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 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

13. Disposal Considerations

General information

14. Transport Information

ADG label required

HAZCHEM

No further relevant information available.

UN Number

Not applicable

Proper shipping name

Not applicable

Transport hazard class

Not applicable

Packing group

Not applicable

Environmental hazard

Not applicable

Special precautions for users

Not applicable

Additional information

Not applicable

15. Regulatory Information

Poisons Schedule Number

Not applicable

Other Information

• Carcinogenic categories
• EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) - None of the ingredients is listed.
• TLV (Threshold Limit Value established by ACGIH) - 111-30-8 Glutaraldehyde A4
• NIOSH-Ca (National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health) - None of the ingredients is listed.

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.