Glutaraldehyde 50% Aqueous Solution, EM Grade

1. Identification

Product Identifiers

Product Name

Glutaraldehyde 50% Aqueous Solution, EM Grade

Other Names

N/A

Product Number(s)

16300, 16310, 16310-1L, 16310-SP, 16310-SP-1L, 16310-SP-1LITER, 16310-SPEC, 16310-SPECIAL, 16320-CUSTOM, 16321, 16322, C003, C003-10, C003-100, C003-100S, C003-1010S, CEMS16321, CEMS16322

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)

• H300±H330 Fatal if swallowed or if inhaled.
• H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
• H334 May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled.
• H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction.

Precautionary Statement(s)

• P301±P310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTRE/ doctor.
• P303±P361±P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.
• P305±P351±P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
• P320 Specific treatment is urgent (see on this label).
• 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

Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. If experiencing respiratory symptoms: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor.

Ingestion

Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor

Eyes

Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.

Skin

(or hair) Remove/take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower/ If shin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention.

Environment

3. Composition / Information on Ingredients

4. First Aid Measures

Ingestion

• Do not induce vomiting; call for medical help immediately.
• Drink plenty of water and provide fresh air. Call for a doctor immediately.

Inhalation

• Supply fresh air or oxygen; call for 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

• Immediately remove any clothing soiled by the product.
• Remove breathing equipment 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

Fire

CO₂, powder or water spray. Fight larger fires with water spray or alcohol resistant foam.

HAZCHEM

Not 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

• Dilute with plenty of water.
• Do not allow to enter sewers/ surface or ground water.
• Inform respective authorities in case of seepage into water course or sewage system.

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

• The product does not contain any relevant quantities of materials with critical values that have to be monitored at the workplace.
• Keep away from foodstuffs, beverages and feed.

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

Not determined.

Vapour Pressure

20hPa at 20°C

Density

1.129 g/cm³ at 20°C

Boiling Point

100.7°C

Melting Point

-18°C

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

OCHCH₂CH₂CH₂CHO

10. Stability and Reactivity

Reactivity

No further relevant information available.

Chemical stability

Not available.

Possibility of hazardous reactions

No further relevant information available.

Conditions to avoid

No decomposition if used according to specifications.

Incompatible materials

No further relevant information available.

11. Toxicological Information

Acute effects

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

• The product shows the following dangers according to the calculation method of the General EU Classification
• Guidelines for Preparations as issued in the latest version:
• Toxic
• Harmful
• Corrosive
• Irritant
• Very toxic
• 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

Not available.

UN Number

UN2922

Proper shipping name

2922 CORROSIVE LIQUID, TOXIC, N.O.S. (Glutaraldehyde)

Transport hazard class

8

Packing group

PG II

Environmental hazard

Yes, it is a marine pollutant.

Special precautions for users

• Corrosive substances.
• Danger code (Kemler): 88
• EMS Number: F-A,S-B
• Segregation groups Acids

Additional information

• ADR
• Limited quantities (LQ) 1L
• Excepted quantities (EQ) Code: E2
• Maximum net quantity per inner packaging: 30 mL
• Maximum net quantity per outer packaging: 500 mL
• Transport category 2
• Tunnel restriction code E

15. Regulatory Information

Poisons Schedule Number

111-30-8 Glutaraldehyde S2, S5, S6

Other Information

A Chemical Safety Assessment has not been carried out.

16. Other Information

SDS preparation date

27 November 2024

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.