Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
203-474-9/107-22-2
Name of the chemical
Glyoxal
Concentration
39.5-40.5%
EC/CAS
203-473-3/107-21-1
Name of the chemical
Ethane-1,2-diol
Concentration
<2.5%
General Information
Version
6.2
Revision date
2026-03-17
Product name
Glyoxal 40% in aqueous solution
1.2.2. Uses advised against
The product, as such or as a component of a mixture, is not intended to be used by consumers (as defined by the REACH Regulation)
Emergency telephone
+44 (0) 1270 502894
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
VWR International Ltd
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
SDS@avantorsciences.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Warning
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H315, H317, H319, H332, H341
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H315
Causes skin irritation
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
According to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 (CLP) Classification of the substance or mixture
Hazard statements
H332 Harmful if inhaled. H315 Causes skin irritation. H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction. H319 Causes serious eye irritation. H341 Suspected of causing genetic defects.
Precautionary statements
P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P302+P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water. P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position 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. P308+P311 IF exposed or concerned: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor.
2.3 Other hazards
The mixture does not contain a substance fulfilling the PBT criteria. The mixture does not contain a substance fulfilling the vPvB criteria. This product does not contain a substance identified as an endocrine disruptor.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
2.1.1 Classification according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 [CLP] Hazard classes and hazard categories Hazard statements Skin irritation, category 2 H315 Skin sensitization, category 1 H317 Eye irritation, category 2 H319 Acute toxicity, category 4, inhalation H332 Germ cell mutagenicity, category 2 H341
