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SAFETY DATA SHEET

Glutaraldehyde/Formaldehyde, 0.1M Sodium Cacodylate Buffered, pH 7.4 - 3%/3%

Version 1Last reviewed 24 February 2026Catalogue: 15950, 16538-SPP, CEMS15950

1. Identification

Product Identifiers

Product Name
Glutaraldehyde/Formaldehyde, 0.1M Sodium Cacodylate Buffered - 3%/3%
Other Names
Formaldehyde/Glutaraldehyde, 3% in 0.1M Sod. Cac. Buffer, pH 7.4
Product Number(s)
15950, 16538-SPP, CEMS15950
CAS Number
Not available

Recommended use of the chemical and restriction on use

Laboratory chemicals

Company Details

ProSciTech Pty Ltd
11 Carlton Street
KIRWAN QLD 4817
Australia
(07) 4773 9444
pst@proscitech.com
proscitech.com.au

Emergency Contact Details

ProSciTech Pty Ltd
11 Carlton Street
KIRWAN QLD 4817
Australia
(07) 4773 9444
pst@proscitech.com
proscitech.com.au

2. Hazards Identification

Classification of the substance or mixture

  • GHS08 Health hazard
  • Resp. Sens. 1 H334 May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled.
  • Muta. 2 H341 suspected of causing genetic defects.
  • Carc. 1B H350 May cause cancer.
  • GHS05 Corrosion
  • Eye Dam. 1 H318 Causes serious eye damage.
  • GHS07
  • Acute Tox. 4 H332 Harmful if inhaled.
  • Skin Irrit. 2 H315 Causes skin irritation.
  • Skin Sens. 1 H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction.
  • STOT SE 3 H335 May cause respiratory irritation.

Label Elements

Corrosive
Corrosive
Harmful / irritant
Harmful / irritant
Health hazard
Health hazard
Signal Words
None
Hazard Statement(s)
  • Harmful if inhaled.
  • Causes skin irritation.
  • Causes serious eye damage.
  • May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled.
  • May cause an allergic skin reaction.
  • Suspected of causing genetic defects.
  • May cause cancer.
  • May cause respiratory irritation.
Precautionary Statement(s)
  • Obtain special instructions before use.
  • Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.
  • Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
  • Wash thoroughly after handling.
  • Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
  • Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace.
  • Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
  • Wear respiratory protection.

Primary route(s) of entry

Not available.

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 CENTRE/Doctor.
Ingestion
Not available.
Eyes
Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. continue rinsing.
Skin
Wash with plenty of water. Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. If skin irritation or rash occurs get medical advice/attention.

Environment

  • 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.

3. Composition / Information on Ingredients

NameCAS No.Content (w/w)Classification
Formaldehyde50-00-0>2.5-≤10%Mixtures
Glutaraldehyde111-30-8>2.5-≤10%Mixtures
Sodium dimethylarsinate124-65-2≤2.5%Mixtures

4. First Aid Measures

Ingestion
Call for a doctor immediately.
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
Use fire extinguishing methods suitable to surrounding conditions.
HAZCHEM
No further relevant information available.

Special protective equipment and precautions for fire fighters

Mouth respiratory protective device.

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.
  • Open and handle receptacle with care.
  • Prevent formation of aerosols.
  • Keep respiratory protective device available.
Conditions for safe storage
Keep container tightly sealed.

8. Exposure Controls / Personal Protection

Exposure Standards

MaterialTWA ppmTWA mg/m³STEL ppmSTEL mg/m³
Formaldehyde1ppm1.2mg/m³2ppm2.5mg/m³
Glutaraldehyde0.1ppm0.41mg/m³-
Sodium dimethylarsinate0.05mg/m³-
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 skin.
  • Avoid contact with the eyes and skin.

Personal protective equipment

Eye and face protection
Tightly sealed goggles.
Skin protection
Wear protective gloves. The glove material has to be impermeable and resistant to the product/the substance/the preparation. The exact break through time has to be found out by the manufacturer of the protective gloves and has to be observed.
Body protection
Not available
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
Transparent liquid.
Odour
Specific type
pH
7.4
Vapour Pressure
23hPa at 20°C
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
Not determined
Ignition Temperature
Product is not selfigniting
Formula
Not available.

10. Stability and Reactivity

Reactivity
No further relevant information available.
Chemical stability
No decomposition if used according to specifications.
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
Not available.
Eye contact
Strong irritant with the danger of severe eye injury.
Skin contact
Irritant to skin and mucous membranes.
Ingestion
Not available
Inhalation
  • Sensitisation possible through inhalation.
  • Sensitisation possible through skin contact.
Toxicity and irritation
  • Harmful
  • Irritant
  • Carcinogenic

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
  • Toxic for fish.
  • harmful to fish.
  • 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.
  • Danger to drinking water if even extremely small quantities leak into the ground.
  • Also poisonous for fish and plankton in water bodies.
  • Toxic for aquatic organisms.
  • Harmful to aquatic organisms.

13. Disposal Considerations

General information

  • Must not be disposed together with household garbage. Do not allow product to reach sewage system.
  • Disposal must be made according to official regulations.

14. Transport Information

ADG label required

Class 8 Corrosive
Class 8 Corrosive
HAZCHEM
No further relevant information available.
UN Number
UN1760
Proper shipping name
14760 CORROSIVE LIQUID, N.O.S. (Glutaraldehyde, FORMALDEHYDE SOLUTION)
Transport hazard class
Class: 8 Corrosive substances.
Packing group
II
Environmental hazard
Not applicable.
Special precautions for users
  • Warning: Corrosive substances.
  • Hazard identification number (Kemler code): 80
  • EMS Number: F-A,S-B
  • Segregation groups: Acids
  • Stowage Category: B
  • Stowage Code: SW2 Clear of living quarters.
Additional information
  • Limited quantities (LQ) 1L
  • Excepted quantities (EQ) Code: E2
  • Maximum net quantity per inner packaging: 30mL
  • Maximum net quantity per outer packaging: 500mL
  • Transport category 2
  • Tunnel restriction code E

15. Regulatory Information

Poisons Schedule Number
Formaldehyde S2, S6, S10
Other Information
  • Workers are not allowed to be exposed to the hazardous carcinogenic materials contained in this preparation.
  • Exceptions can be made by the authorities in certain cases.

16. Other Information

SDS preparation date
24 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.