GLUTARALDEHYDE SOLUTION

Light yellow liquid. Mixes with water. (USCG, 1999)

• Polymerizable
• Water-Reactive

Polymerizes in the presence of water. (NTP, 1992)

Literature sources indicate that this chemical is nonflammable. (NTP, 1992)

Contact with liquid causes severe irritation of eyes and irritation of skin. Chemical readily penetrates skin in harmful amounts. Ingestion causes irritation of mouth and stomach. (USCG, 1999)

GLUTARALDEHYDE may discolor on exposure to air. It polymerizes on heating. This chemical is incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. It polymerizes in the presence of water. (NTP, 1992)

• Aldehydes
• Polymerizable Compounds
• Water and Aqueous Solutions

Use caution: Liquids with this reactive group classification have been known to react with the absorbents listed below.

• Cellulose-Based Absorbents
• Mineral-Based & Clay-Based Absorbents
• Dirt/Earth

Excerpt from ERG Guide 153 [Substances - Toxic and/or Corrosive (Combustible)]:

IMMEDIATE PRECAUTIONARY MEASURE: Isolate spill or leak area in all directions for at least 50 meters (150 feet) for liquids and at least 25 meters (75 feet) for solids.

SPILL: Increase the immediate precautionary measure distance, in the downwind direction, as necessary.

FIRE: If tank, rail tank car or highway tank is involved in a fire, ISOLATE for 800 meters (1/2 mile) in all directions; also, consider initial evacuation for 800 meters (1/2 mile) in all directions. (ERG, 2024)

Fires involving this material can be controlled with a dry chemical, carbon dioxide or Halon extinguisher. (NTP, 1992)

SMALL SPILLS AND LEAKAGE: If you should spill this chemical, use absorbent paper to pick up all liquid spill material. Seal the absorbent paper, as well as any of your clothing which may be contaminated, in a vapor-tight plastic bag for eventual disposal. Wash any surfaces you may have contaminated with a soap and water solution. Do not reenter the contaminated area until the Safety Officer (or other responsible person) has verified that the area has been properly cleaned.

STORAGE PRECAUTIONS: You should keep this material in a tightly closed container under an inert atmosphere, and store it at refrigerated temperatures. (NTP, 1992)

Excerpt from ERG Guide 153 [Substances - Toxic and/or Corrosive (Combustible)]:

Wear positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA). Wear chemical protective clothing that is specifically recommended by the manufacturer when there is NO RISK OF FIRE. Structural firefighters' protective clothing provides thermal protection but only limited chemical protection. (ERG, 2024)

Normalized Breakthrough Times (in Minutes)

Chemical	CAS Number	State	QS	QC	SL	C3	TF	TP	RC	TK	RF
Glutaral (5%)	111-30-8	Liquid		>480					>480	>480	>480
Glutaral (50%)	111-30-8	Liquid			>480		170	170	>480	>480	>480
Glutaraldehyde (5%)	111-30-8	Liquid		>480					>480	>480	>480
Glutaraldehyde (50%)	111-30-8	Liquid			>480		170	170	>480	>480	>480
Pentanedial, 1,5- (5%)	111-30-8	Liquid		>480					>480	>480	>480
Pentanedial, 1,5- (50%)	111-30-8	Liquid			>480		170	170	>480	>480	>480

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EYES: First check the victim for contact lenses and remove if present. Flush victim's eyes with water or normal saline solution for 20 to 30 minutes while simultaneously calling a hospital or poison control center. Do not put any ointments, oils, or medication in the victim's eyes without specific instructions from a physician. IMMEDIATELY transport the victim after flushing eyes to a hospital even if no symptoms (such as redness or irritation) develop.

SKIN: IMMEDIATELY flood affected skin with water while removing and isolating all contaminated clothing. Gently wash all affected skin areas thoroughly with soap and water. If symptoms such as redness or irritation develop, IMMEDIATELY call a physician and be prepared to transport the victim to a hospital for treatment.

INHALATION: IMMEDIATELY leave the contaminated area; take deep breaths of fresh air. If symptoms (such as wheezing, coughing, shortness of breath, or burning in the mouth, throat, or chest) develop, call a physician and be prepared to transport the victim to a hospital. Provide proper respiratory protection to rescuers entering an unknown atmosphere. Whenever possible, Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) should be used; if not available, use a level of protection greater than or equal to that advised under Protective Clothing.

INGESTION: DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. If the victim is conscious and not convulsing, give 1 or 2 glasses of water to dilute the chemical and IMMEDIATELY call a hospital or poison control center. Be prepared to transport the victim to a hospital if advised by a physician. If the victim is convulsing or unconscious, do not give anything by mouth, ensure that the victim's airway is open and lay the victim on his/her side with the head lower than the body. DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. IMMEDIATELY transport the victim to a hospital. (NTP, 1992)

• ALDESAN
• BACTRON K 31
• BANICIDE
• BIOMATE 743
• CIDEX
• CIDEX 7
• CIDEX-DIALYZER
• CLEANCIDE 275
• DIGLUTARIC ALDEHYDE
• FLOPERM 665X1
• GLUTACLEAN
• GLUTARAL
• GLUTARALDEHYDE
• GLUTARALDEHYDE SOLUTION
• GLUTARDIALDEHYDE
• GLUTAREX 28
• GLUTARIC ACID DIALDEHYDE
• GLUTARIC DIALDEHYDE
• GLUTOHYDE
• HOSPEX
• NCI-C55425
• PANAVIROCIDE
• 1,5-PENTANEDIAL
• 1,5-PENTANEDIONE
• POTENTIATED ACID GLUTARALDEHYDE
• RELUGAN GT
• RELUGAN GT 50
• RELUGAN GTW
• SONACIDE
• SPORICIDIN
• STERIHYDE
• STERIHYDE L
• TRET-O-LITE XC 102
• UCARCIDE 250