Glutaraldehyde 8% Aqueous Solution, EM Grade

1. Identification

Product Identifiers

Product Name

Glutaraldehyde 8% Aqueous Solution, EM Grade

Other Names

Not available

Product Number(s)

16000, 16010, 16010-1, 16019, 16020, 16021, 16022, EMS16000, EMS16010, EMS16010-1, EMS16019, EMS16020, EMS16021, EMS16022

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.
• Toxic 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.
• 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 (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

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

Ingestion

Harmful if swallowed.

Eyes

Causes severe skin burns and eye damage

Skin

May cause an allergic skin reaction

Environment

3. Composition / Information on Ingredients

4. First Aid Measures

Ingestion

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.

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.
• Symptoms of poisoning may even occur after several hours; therefore medical observation for at least 48 hours
• after the accident.
• Remove breathing apparatus 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

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.
• Open and handle receptacle with care.
• Prevent formation of aerosols.
• Keep respiratory protective device available

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.
• Store protective clothing separately.
• Avoid contact with the eyes.

Personal protective equipment

Eye and face protection

Avoid contact with the eyes & skin. Tightly sealed goggles

Skin protection

Immediately remove all soiled and contaminated clothing. Protective gloves Wash hands before breaks and at the end of work.

Body protection

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 respiratory protective device that is independent of circulating air.

9. Physical and Chemical Properties

General information

Appearance

Colourless liquid

Odour

Fruit-like

pH

Not determined

Vapour Pressure

at 20 °C (68 °F): 23 hPa (17.3 mm Hg)

Density

at 20 °C (68 °F): 1.004 g/cm³ (8.37838 lbs/gal)

Boiling Point

Undetermined.

Melting Point

Undetermined.

Solubility

Fully miscible

Specific Gravity of Density

Undetermined.

Flash Point

Not applicable.

Flammable (Explosive) Limits

Not flammable

Ignition Temperature

Product is not selfigniting.

Formula

• Solvent content:
• Water: 92.0 %
• 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 dangerous reactions known.

Conditions to avoid

No further relevant information available

Incompatible materials

No further relevant information available

11. Toxicological Information

Acute effects

• 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

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

Ingestion

Swallowing will lead to a strong caustic effect on mouth and throat and to the danger of perforation of esophagus and stomach.

Inhalation

Sensitization possible through inhalation.

Toxicity and irritation

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

12. Ecological Information

Ecotoxicity

• Toxic for fish
• Harmful to fish

Persistence and degradability

No further relevant information available

Bioaccumulative potential

No further relevant information available

Other adverse effects

No further relevant information available

13. Disposal Considerations

General information

14. Transport Information

ADG label required

HAZCHEM

No further relevant information available

UN Number

3082

Proper shipping name

ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, LIQUID, N.O.S. (Glutaraldehyde)

Transport hazard class

CLASS 9

Packing group

PG III

Environmental hazard

Symbol (fish and tree)

Special precautions for users

Warning: Miscellaneous dangerous substances and articles

Additional information

• EMS Number: F-A,S-F
• Segregation groups Acids
• Stowage Category A
• Excepted quantities (EQ) Code: E1
• Maximum net quantity per inner packaging: 30 mL
• Maximum net quantity per outer packaging: 1000 mL
• Limited quantities (LQ) 5L
• 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

• TLV (Threshold Limit Value established by ACGIH)
• 111-30-8 Glutaraldehyde A4 S2, S5, S6

Other Information

Chemical safety assessment: A Chemical Safety Assessment has not been carried out.

16. Other Information

SDS preparation date

28 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.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.