GLUTARALDEHYDE (GLUTARIC ACID DIALDEHYDE)

GLUTARALDEHYDE SOLUTION
PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
CAS NO.	111-30-8
EINECS NO.	203-856-5
FORMULA	OHC(CH₂)₃CHO
MOL WT.	100.12
H.S. CODE	2912.19.5000
TOXICITY	Oral rat LD50: > 90 ml/kg
SYNONYMS	Glutaric acid dialdehyde; Glutardialdehyde; Glutaral;
1,3-Diformylpropane; 1,5-Pentanedial; 1,5-Pentanedione; Glutaric aldehyde; Glutarol; Gluteraldehyde; Pentanedial; Sonacide; Aldehyd glutarowy; Aldesan; Ucarcide; Other RN: 37245-61-7, 79215-57-9, 107950-89-0
SMILES	C(CC=O)CC=O
CLASSIFICATION	Disinfectant, Anti-Infective agent, Fixative
EXTRA NOTES	EPA Pesticide Chemical Code 043901 One of the protein cross-linking reagents that is used as a disinfectant for sterilization of heat-sensitive equipment and as a laboratory reagent, especially as a fixative.
PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES (50% SOLUTION)
PHYSICAL STATE	Clear to yellowish liquid
MELTING POINT	-14 C
BOILING POINT	187 C
SPECIFIC GRAVITY
SOLUBILITY IN WATER	soluble
SOLVENT SOLUBILITY	`Soluble in alcohol`
pH	3.2 - 4.2
VAPOR DENSITY
log P	-0.18 (Octanol-water)
VAPOR PRESSURE	0.6 (mmHg at 25 C)
HENRY LAW CONSTANT	1.10E-07 (atm-m3/mole at 25 C)
OH RATE CONSTANT	2.38E-11 (cm3/molecule-sec at 25 C Atmospheric)
AUTOIGNITION
NFPA RATINGS	Health: 2; Flammability: 0; Reactivity: 0
REFRACTIVE INDEX
FLASH POINT
STABILITY	Stable under ordinary conditions
EXTERNAL LINKS & GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Wikipedia Linking Material Safety Data Sheet Google Scholar Search Drug Information Portal (U.S. National Library of Medicine) - GLUTARALDEHYDE http://oehha.ca.gov/ Glutaraldehyde is a chemical frequently used as a disinfectant and sterilizing agent against bacteria and viruses (2% solution), an embalming fluid and tissue fixative, a component of leather tanning solutions, and an intermediate in the production of certain sealants, resins, dyes, and electrical products (HSDB, 1996). For commercial purposes, solutions of 99%, 50%, and 20% are available. Glutaraldehyde is also an atmospheric reaction product of cyclohexene. The annual statewide industrial emissions from facilities reporting under the Air Toxics Hot Spots Act in California based on the most recent inventory were estimated to be 29,603 pounds of glutaraldehyde http://www.cdc.gov/ Glutaraldehyde is a colorless, oily, liquid-chemical with a pungent odor. It is used for a number of applications such as the following: A cold sterilant in the health care industry A cross-linking and tanning agent A biocide in metalworking fluids and in oil and gas pipelines An antimicrobial in water-treatment systems A slimicide in paper manufacturing A preservative in cosmetics A disinfectant in animal housing A tissue fixative in histology and pathology labs A hardening agent in the development of X-rays In embalming solutions In the preparation of grafts and bioprostheses In various clinical applications In the health care industry, glutaraldehyde is most often used to disinfect equipment that cannot be heat sterilized such as dialysis instruments, surgical instruments, suction bottles, bronchoscopes, endoscopes, and ear, nose, and throat instruments. Local: Glutaraldehyde containing two aldehyde groups, is used as a disinfectant. It is used in sterilizing medical and dental equipment which cannot be heat sterilized. It is used as a fixative for biological tissues and for leather tanning. It is used as a chemical intermediate to produce other compounds. GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF DISINFECTANT: Disinfectant is an agent applied to inanimate objects to destroy, neutralize, or inhibit the growth of disease-carrying microorganisms, (whereas antiseptics are applied primarily to living things). Heat and radiation are also disinfectants. Common ingredients of chemical disinfectant are: Mercuric Chlorides Formaldehyde 8-Hydroxyquinoline Copper Hydroxide Cresol Alcohols (Ethyl Alcohol; Isopropyl Alcohol) Iodines / Iodophors Chlorine releasing compounds Gluteraldehyde Phenolics Quaternary Ammonium Compounds
SALES SPECIFICATION
50% SOLUTION, MEDICAL GRADE
APPEARANCE	Clear to yellowish liquid
CONTENT	50.% min
pH	3 - 5
BOILING POINT	ca 187 C
WATER	Balance
DENSITY	1.01 - 1.02
COLOR, APHA	50 max
METHANOL	1.0% max
50% SOLUTION, INDUSTRIAL GRADE
APPEARANCE	Clear to yellowish liquid
CONTENT	50.% min
pH	3 - 5
BOILING POINT	ca 187 C
MELTING POINT	-14 C
DENSITY	1.01 - 1.02
25% SOLUTION
APPEARANCE	Clear to yellowish liquid
CONTENT	25.0% min
WATER	Balance
COLOR, APHA	50 max
METHANOL	0.5% max
TRANSPORTATION
PACKING	200kgs in drum
HAZARD CLASS	6.1 (Packing Group II)
UN NO.	2927
SAFETY INFORMATION
GHS
SIGNAL WORD	Danger
PICTOGRAMS
HAZARD STATEMENTS	H317: May cause an allergic skin reaction H335: May cause respiratory irritation H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage H334: May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled H301: Toxic if swallowed H331: Toxic if inhaled H400: Very toxic to aquatic life
PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS	P280: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection P270: Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product P305 + P351 + P338: IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing P260: Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray P308 + P313: IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention P273: Avoid release to the environment
EC DIRECTIVES
HAZARD CODES	T ToxicN Dangerous for the environment
RISK PHRASES	23/25: Toxic by inhalation and if swallowed. 34: Causes burns. 42/43: May cause sensitisation by inhalation and skin contact. 50: Very toxic to aquatic organisms.
SAFETY PHRASES	26: In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. 36/37/39: Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection. 45: In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label where possible). 61: Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions / safety data sheets.
PRICE INFORMATION