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EC/CAS
7732-18-5
Name of the chemical
Water, distilled, conductivity or of similar purity H2O
Concentration
N/A
General Information
Revision date
1999-07-08
Product name
Glyoxylic acid, 50% in water
Product Synonyms
Formylformic acid; alpha-Ketoacetic acid; Glyoxalic acid; Oxalaldehydic acid; Oxoacetic acid; Oxoethanoic acid
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Acros Organics N.V
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger!
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW Appearance: pale-yellow liquid. Danger! Causes eye and skin burns. May cause severe respiratory tract irritation with possible burns. May cause severe digestive tract irritation with possible burns. Corrosive to metal. Possible sensitizer. Target Organs: Eyes, skin, mucous membranes.
Potential health effects
Eye: Causes eye burns. May cause chemical conjunctivitis and corneal damage. Skin: Causes skin burns. May cause skin sensitization, an allergic reaction, which becomes evident upon re-exposure to this material. Ingestion: Causes gastrointestinal tract burns. Inhalation: Causes chemical burns to the respiratory tract. Chronic: Effects may be delayed. Repeated or prolonged exposure may cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.
