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SAFETY DATA SHEET

Glutaraldehyde Solution, 0.1M Phosphate Buffered, pH 7.3 - 4%

Version 1Last reviewed 23 February 2026Catalogue: 16539-60, 16539-65, 16539-70, EMS16539-60, EMS16539-65, EMS16539-70

1. Identification

Product Identifiers

Product Name
Glutaraldehyde Solution, 0.1M Phosphate Buffered - 4%
Other Names
Glutaraldehyde solution in 0.1 phosphate buffer, pH 7.3
Product Number(s)
16539-60, 16539-65, 16539-70, EMS16539-60, EMS16539-65, EMS16539-70
CAS Number
111-30-8

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.
  • 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.
  • May cause respiratory irritation.
Precautionary Statement(s)
  • Avoid breathing dust/fumes/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
  • Wash thoroughly after handling.
  • Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
  • Contaminated work clothing must not be allowed out of the workplace.
  • Wear protective gloves/eye protection/face protection.
  • [In case of inadequate ventilation] wear respiratory protection.

Primary route(s) of entry

Not available.

Human Health

Inhalation
Remove person to fresh air and keep 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. Immediately call a poison centre/doctor.
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
Glutaraldehyde111-30-8>2.5-≤10%Mixtures

4. First Aid Measures

Ingestion
Immediately call a doctor.
Inhalation
Supply fresh air and to be sure call for a doctor.
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 fighting measures that suit the environment.
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.
  • 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).
  • 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 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. Selection of the glove material on consideration of the penetration times, rates of diffusion and the degradation. The exact break through time has to be found out by the manufacturer of the 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 respiratory protective device that is independent of circulating air.

9. Physical and Chemical Properties

General information

Appearance
Fluid, coloured according to product specification.
Odour
Characteristic.
pH
7.3
Vapour Pressure
23hPa (17.3 mmHg)
Density
Not determined.
Boiling Point
100 °C
Melting Point
Undetermined.
Solubility
Fully miscible
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
  • 111-30-8 Glutaraldehyde
  • Oral LD50 134mg/kg (rat)
  • Dermal LD50 2560 mg/kg (rabbit)
Eye contact
Strong irritant with the danger of severe eye injury.
Skin contact
Irritant to skin and mucous membranes. Sensitization possible through skin contact.
Ingestion
Not available.
Inhalation
Sensitization possible through inhalation.
Toxicity and irritation
  • Harmful
  • Irritant

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 2: 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.
  • Harmful to aquatic organisms.

13. Disposal Considerations

General information

  • Must not be disposed of together with household garbage. Do not allow product to reach sewage system. Disposal must be made according to official regulations.
  • Recommended cleansing agent: Water, if necessary with cleansing agents.

14. Transport Information

ADG label required

Class 8 Corrosive
Class 8 Corrosive
HAZCHEM
no further relevant information available.
UN Number
UN1760
Proper shipping name
1760 CORROSIVE LIQUID, N.O.S. (Glutaraldehyde)
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
  • Quantity limitations:
  • On passenger aircraft/rail: 1L
  • On cargo aircraft only: 30L
  • Expected quantities (EQ) Code: E2
  • Maximum net quantity per inner packaging: 30mL
  • Maximum net quantity per outer packaging: 500ml

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
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.