Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
111-30-8
Name of the chemical
Glutaral
Concentration
N/A
EC/CAS
7732-18-5
Name of the chemical
Water, distilled, conductivity or of similar purity H2O
Concentration
N/A
General Information
Version
4
Revision date
2025-07-22
Product name
Glutaraldehyde 50% solution
Product Synonyms
Glutaraldehyde; Pentanedial
Emergency telephone
+64 9 980 6780
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Thermo Fisher Scientific New Zealand Ltd
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
ANZinfo@thermofisher.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H300+H330, H311, H314, H317, H334, H335, H410
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H300+H330
Fatal if swallowed or if inhaled
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Classified as hazardous in accordance with the criteria of EPA New Zealand Classification under Work Safe New Zealand Classified as hazardous in accordance with the criteria of EPA New Zealand GHS Classification
Physical hazards
Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met
Health hazards
Acute Oral Toxicity Category 2 Acute Dermal Toxicity Category 3 Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Vapors Category 2 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1 B Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Respiratory Sensitization Category 1 Skin Sensitization Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity - (single exposure) Category 3
Environmental hazards
Acute aquatic toxicity Category 1 Chronic aquatic toxicity Category 1 ______________________________________________________________________________________________
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H334 - May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled H335 - May cause respiratory irritation H314 - Causes severe skin burns and eye damage H317 - May cause an allergic skin reaction H311 - Toxic in contact with skin H410 - Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects H300 + H330 - Fatal if swallowed or if inhaled
Prevention
P271 - Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area P264 - Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling P270 - Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product P272 - Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection P284 - In case of inadequate ventilation wear respiratory protection P273 - Avoid release to the environment
Response
P304 + P340 - IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing P303 + P361 + P353 - IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or shower P330 - Rinse mouth P331 - Do NOT induce vomiting P310 - Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor P363 - Wash contaminated clothing before reuse P391 - Collect spillage
Storage
P403 + P233 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed P405 - Store locked up
Disposal
P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant
Other hazards which do not result in classification
Corrosive to the respiratory tract Toxicity to Soil Dwelling Organisms Toxic to terrestrial vertebrates This product does not contain any known or suspected endocrine disruptors Corrosive to the respiratory tract
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Physical hazards Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met Health hazards Acute Oral Toxicity Category 2 Acute Dermal Toxicity Category 3 Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Vapors Category 2 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1 B Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Respiratory Sensitization Category 1 Skin Sensitization Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity - (single exposure) Category 3 Environmental hazards Acute aquatic toxicity Category 1 Chronic aquatic toxicity Category 1