Glutaraldehyde Solution, 50%

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Potential Acute Health Effects

Hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant), of eye contact (irritant), of ingestion, of inhalation (lung irritant, lung sensitizer). Slightly hazardous in case of skin contact (sensitizer, permeator). Liquid or spray mist may produce tissue damage particularly on mucous membranes of eyes, mouth and respiratory tract. Skin contact may produce burns. Inhalation of the spray mist may produce severe irritation of respiratory tract, characterized by coughing, choking, or shortness of breath. Severe over-exposure can result in death.

Potential chronic health

Effects CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS: Classified A4 (Not classifiable for human or animal.) by ACGIH [Glutaraldehyde]. MUTAGENIC EFFECTS: Mutagenic for mammalian somatic cells. [Glutaraldehyde]. Mutagenic for bacteria and/or yeast. [Glutaraldehyde].

Teratogenic Effects

Not available. DEVELOPMENTAL TOXICITY Classified Reproductive system/toxin/female, p. 1 Reproductive system/toxin/male [SUSPECTED] [Glutaraldehyde]. The substance may be toxic to blood, the reproductive system, liver, mucous membranes, spleen, central nervous system (CNS), Urinary System. Repeated or prolonged exposure to the substance can produce target organs damage. Repeated or prolonged contact with spray mist may produce chronic eye irritation and severe skin irritation. Repeated or prolonged exposure to spray mist may produce respiratory tract irritation leading to frequent attacks of bronchial infection. Repeated exposure to a highly toxic material may produce general deterioration of health by an accumulation in one or many human organs.