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GLUTARALDEHYDE

ICSC: 0158

1,5-Pentanedial
Glutaric dialdehyde
Glutaral
C5H8O2 / OHC(CH2)3CHO
Molecular mass: 100.1
ICSC # 0158 		CAS # 111-30-8
RTECS # MA2450000
UN # 2810
EC # 605-022-00-X
December 04, 2000 Validated

TYPES OF HAZARD/ EXPOSURE

ACUTE HAZARDS/ SYMPTOMS

PREVENTION

FIRST AID/
FIRE FIGHTING

FIRE Not combustible.

In case of fire in the surroundings: use appropriate extinguishing media.
EXPLOSION


EXPOSURE
STRICT HYGIENE!

•INHALATION Cough. Headache. Laboured breathing. Nausea. Wheezing.
Ventilation, local exhaust, or breathing protection.
Fresh air, rest. Artificial respiration may be needed. Refer for medical attention.
•SKIN Redness.
Protective gloves. Protective clothing.
Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
•EYES Redness. Pain.
Safety goggles or eye protection in combination with breathing protection.
First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
•INGESTION Abdominal pain. Nausea. Diarrhoea. Vomiting.
Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work. Wash hands before eating.
Rinse mouth. Give plenty of water to drink. Refer for medical attention.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL

STORAGE

PACKAGING & LABELLING

Collect leaking and spilled liquid in sealable containers as far as possible. Wash away remainder with plenty of water. Chemical protection suit including self-contained breathing apparatus. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment.
Separated from food and feedstuffs .
Do not transport with food and feedstuffs.
T symbol
N symbol
R: 23/25-34-42/43-50
S: 1/2-26-36/37/39-45-61
UN Hazard Class: 6.1
UN Packing Group: III
ICSC: 0158 Prepared in the context of cooperation between the International Programme on Chemical Safety & the Commission of the European Communities (C) IPCS CEC 1994. No modifications to the International version have been made except to add the OSHA PELs, NIOSH RELs and NIOSH IDLH values.

GLUTARALDEHYDE

ICSC: 0158

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PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE:
CLEAR VISCOUS COLOURLESS LIQUID , WITH PUNGENT ODOUR.

PHYSICAL DANGERS:


CHEMICAL DANGERS:


OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS:
TLV: 0.05 ppm (Ceiling value); A4 (not classifiable as a human carcinogen); SEN; (ACGIH 2004).
MAK: 0.05 ppm, 0.21 mg/m3;
Peak limitation category: I(2);
sensitization of respiratory tract and skin (Sah);
Carcinogen category: 4; Pregnancy risk group: C;
(DFG 2005).
OSHA PEL†: none
NIOSH REL: C 0.2 ppm (0.8 mg/m3) See Appendix C (Aldehydes)
NIOSH IDLH: N.D. See: IDLH INDEX


ROUTES OF EXPOSURE:
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its vapour, through the skin and by ingestion.

INHALATION RISK:
A harmful contamination of the air will be reached rather slowly on evaporation of this substance at 20°C.

EFFECTS OF SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE:
The substance is irritating to the eyes , the skin and the respiratory tract .

EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE:
Repeated or prolonged contact with skin may cause dermatitis. Repeated or prolonged contact may cause skin sensitization. Repeated or prolonged inhalation exposure may cause asthma (see Notes).

PHYSICAL
PROPERTIES

Boiling point (decomposes): 187-189°C
Melting point: -14°C
Relative density (water = 1): 0.7
Solubility in water:
miscible
Vapour pressure, kPa at 20°C: 2.3
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 3.5
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: -0.22

ENVIRONMENTAL
DATA

The substance is very toxic to aquatic organisms.

N O T E S

The applying occupational exposure limit value should not be exceeded during any part of the working exposure. The symptoms of asthma often do not become manifest until a few hours have passed and they are aggravated by physical effort. Rest and medical observation are therefore essential. Anyone who has shown symptoms of asthma due to this substance should never again come into contact with this substance. See also ICSC0352 Glutaraldehyde (50% solution). Card has been partly updated in April 2005. See sections Occupational Exposure Limits, Emergency Response.
Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-61GT1-III

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION



ICSC: 0158 GLUTARALDEHYDE
(C) IPCS, CEC, 1994
IMPORTANT LEGAL NOTICE: Neither NIOSH, the CEC or the IPCS nor any person acting on behalf of NIOSH, the CEC or the IPCS is responsible for the use which might be made of this information. This card contains the collective views of the IPCS Peer Review Committee and may not reflect in all cases all the detailed requirements included in national legislation on the subject. The user should verify compliance of the cards with the relevant legislation in the country of use. The only modifications made to produce the U.S. version is inclusion of the OSHA PELs, NIOSH RELs and NIOSH IDLH values.
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