Glutaraldehyde Solution, Sodium Cacodylate Buffered - 3%

1. Identification

Product Identifiers

Product Name

Glutaraldehyde Solution, Sodium Cacodylate Buffered - 3%

Other Names

Not available

Product Number(s)

16538-15, 16538-15SPECIAL, 16538-20, EMS16538-15, EMS16538-20

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 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

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.

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

3. Composition / Information on Ingredients

4. First Aid Measures

Ingestion

Immediately call a doctor.

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 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

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.
• PAC-1
• 111-30-8 Glutaraldehyde 0.2ppm
• 124-65-2 sodium dimethylarsinate 3.2 mg/m³
• PAC-2
• 111-30-8 Glutaraldehyde 1ppm
• 124-65-2 sodium dimethylarsinate 86mg/m³
• PAC-3
• 111-30-8 Glutaraldehyde 5ppm
• 124-65-2 sodium dimethylarsinate 510mg/m³

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 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 respiratory protective device that is independent of circulating air.

9. Physical and Chemical Properties

General information

Appearance

Transparent liquid

Odour

Specific type

pH

7.4

Vapour Pressure

23hPa

Density

1.01g/cm³

Boiling Point

100°C

Melting Point

0°C

Solubility

Not miscible or difficult to mix

Specific Gravity of Density

Not available

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

14. Transport Information

ADG label required

HAZCHEM

No further relevant information available.

UN Number

Void

Proper shipping name

Void

Transport hazard class

Void

Packing group

Void

Environmental hazard

Not applicable.

Special precautions for users

Not applicable.

Additional information

Not available.

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.