Glutaraldehyde 50% Aqueous Solution, Biology Grade

1. Identification

Product Identifiers

Product Name

Glutaraldehyde 50% Aqueous Solution, Biology Grade

Other Names

N/A

Product Number(s)

16500, 16501, 16520, 16521, EMS16500, EMS16501, EMS16520, EMS16521

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)

• Harmful if swallowed or 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.

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 (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 locked up.
• Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.

Primary route(s) of entry

Human Health

Inhalation

• Supply fresh air and to be sure call for a doctor.
• In case of unconsciousness place patient stably in side position for transportation

Ingestion

• Immediately call a doctor.
• Drink copious amounts of water and provide fresh air

Eyes

Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water. Then consult a doctor

Skin

Immediately remove any clothing soiled by the product. Immediately wash with water and soap and rinse thoroughly

Environment

3. Composition / Information on Ingredients

4. First Aid Measures

Ingestion

Immediately call a doctor. Drink copious amounts of water and provide fresh air.

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 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

• Immediately remove any clothing soiled by the product.
• Symptoms of poisoning may 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 neutralizing 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.
• Prevent formation of aerosols.

Conditions for safe storage

Keep receptacle 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.
• Avoid contact with the eyes and skin.

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. 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.

Body protection

No further relevant information available

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

Clear liquid

Odour

Acrid

pH

Not determined

Vapour Pressure

at 20 °C (68 °F): 23 hPa (17.3 mm Hg)

Density

at 20 °C (68 °F): 1.1 g/cm³ (9.1795 lbs/gal)

Boiling Point

100.6 °C (213.1 °F)

Melting Point

Undetermined

Solubility

Fully miscible.

Specific Gravity of Density

Not determined.

Flash Point

Not determined.

Flammable (Explosive) Limits

Not determined.

Ignition Temperature

Not determined.

Formula

• Solvent content:
• Organic solvents: 0.3 %
• Water: 49.8 %
• VOC content: 0.25 %
• 6.1 g/l / 0.05 lb/gal

10. Stability and Reactivity

Reactivity

No further relevant information available

Chemical stability

Stable under normal working laboratory 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

No further relevant information available

Eye contact

Strong caustic effect.

Skin contact

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

Ingestion

Not determined.

Inhalation

Sensitization possible through inhalation

Toxicity and irritation

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

• 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.
• Very toxic for aquatic organisms

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.
• 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.

13. Disposal Considerations

General information

14. Transport Information

ADG label required

HAZCHEM

No further relevant information available

UN Number

UN3265

Proper shipping name

CORROSIVE LIQUID, ACIDIC, ORGANIC, N.O.S (Glutaraldehyde), ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS

Transport hazard class

8 Corrosive substances

Packing group

PG III

Environmental hazard

Product contains environmentally hazardous substances: Glutaraldehyde

Special precautions for users

Warning: Corrosive substances

Additional information

• Danger code (Kemler): 886
• EMS Number: F-A,S-B
• Segregation groups Acids
• Stowage Category B
• Stowage Code SW2 Clear of living quarters.
• Quantity limitations On passenger aircraft/rail: 0.5 L
• On cargo aircraft only: 2.5 L
• Excepted quantities (EQ) Code: E1
• Not permitted as Excepted Quantity
• Maximum net quantity per inner packaging: 30 mL
• Maximum net quantity per outer packaging: 1000 mL

15. Regulatory Information

Poisons Schedule Number

• 111-30-8 Glutaraldehyde S2, S5, S6
• 67-56-1 Methyl Alcohol S5, S6

Other Information

• Section 313 (Specific toxic chemical listings):
• 67-56-1 Methyl Alcohol
• Chemicals known to cause developmental toxicity:
• 67-56-1 Methyl Alcohol
• TLV (Threshold Limit Value established by ACGIH)
• 111-30-8 Glutaraldehyde A4

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.