Product ID:GLUTAREX DISINFECTING & (SEE SUPP DATA)
MSDS Date:04/27/1989
FSC:6840
NIIN:01-071-8980
MSDS Number: BJXQX

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GLUTARALDEHYDE

CAS: 111-30-8

RTECS: MA2450000

Fraction By Weight: 8.4%

OSHA PEL C 0.2 PPM

ACGIH TLV: C 0.2 PPM; 9192

1)

CAS: 7758-09-0

RTECS: TT3750000

Fraction By Weight: 1.0%

WATER (DEIONIZED WATER)

CAS: 7732-18-5

RTECS: ZC0110000

Fraction By Weight: 89.3%

OTHER INGREDIENTS

Fraction By Weight: 1.2%

CAUSE ASTHMA-LIKE RESP SYS RXNS. CHRONIC OVEREXP

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

SYMPS OF OVEREXP MAY INCLUDE SUDDEN HDCH,NOSE/THROAT

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

MAY CAUSE SEVERE DIGEST SYS IRRIT. SYMPS MAY INCLUDE

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

CYANOSIS, MUSCLE CRAMPS, SHOCK/COLLAPSE. PREDICTED HUMAN

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:NOTE:MUTAGENIC ACTIVITY HAS BEEN
OBSERVED IN CELL CULTURE ASSAYS. POTASSIUM NITRITE HAS BEEN FOUND
TO BE TERATOGENIC IN LAB ANIMAL STUDIES. POTASSIUM NITRITE WHEN
INGESTED MAY CAUSE DECREASED OXYGEN C ARRYING CAPACITY OF THE
BLOOD. THESE EFFECTS ARE NOT EXPECTED AT THIS LOW CONCENTRATION.
(MFR) (SEE EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZ:EYE:CORROSIVE. CAUSES EYE DMG. SYMPS
MAY INCLUDE IRRIT, TEARING, PAIN, SWELLING, DISCHARGE, CORNEAL
OPACITY & IRIS DMG. SKIN:CAUSES IRRIT. GLUTARALDEHYDE MAY CAUSE
ALLERGIC REACTION IN CERTAI N INDIVIDUALS & MAY BE ABSORBED
THROUGHSKIN IN HARMFUL AMTS. SYMPS MAY INCLUDE REDDENING, IRRIT,
DIZZ, (SEE SUPP DATA)
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

First Aid:EYE:FLUSH W/LG AMTS OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINS. CALLMD.
SKIN:WASH W/SOAP & WATER. IF IRRT OCCURS, GET MD. INHAL:REMOVE TO
FRESH AIR. SUPPORT BREATHING (GIVE O*2/ARTF RESP) . CALL MD.
INGEST:D RINK 2 GLASSES OF MILK OR WATER. DO NOTINDUCE VOMITING.
CALL MD.

Extinguishing Media:WATER
Fire Fighting Procedures:NONE
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE

Spill Release Procedures:VENTILATE AREA. CONTAIN SPILL. COVER
W/ABSORBENT MATERIAL. COLLECT SPILLED MATERIAL. CLEAN UP RESIDUE.
PLACE IN APPROVED METAL CONTAINER AND SEAL.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE CONTAINERS IN COOL SAFE AREA
RESERVED FOR DISINFECTING AND STERILIZING SUPPLIES. DO NOT STORE IN
PRESENCE OF PHARMACEUTICALS OR FOOD.
Other Precautions:WASH HANDS THOROUGHLY BEFORE EATING OR SMOKING.

Respiratory Protection:AVOID BRTHG VAPS. KEEP ALL CNTNRS CLOSED OR
COVERED. IF VAPS ARE NOT WELL CONTROLLED, A NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD FULL
FACE PIECE RESPIRATOR W/ORGANIC VAPOR CARTRIDGE WILL BE NEEDED TO
PREVENT IRRITATION OF E YES AND RESPIRATORY TRACT.
Ventilation:USE WITH LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION FOR ALL OPEN CONTAINERS.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES .
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
Work Hygienic Practices:DO NOT EAT OR SMOKE IN AREA WHEN HANDLING THIS
MATERIAL.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MFR'S PART NO:ACTIVATED, 70-2004-4296-3, 6042-9, 6705-1, 7701-9,
7702-7. MATLS TO AVOID:CAUTION SHOULD BE USED TO AVOID IMMERSION OF
& CONTACT BETWEEN DISSIMILAR METALS. HLTH HAZ:DRYING OF SKIN & HDCH
. INHAL:VAP OVEREXP MAY CAUSE SEVERE RESP SYS IRRIT & TEMPORARY
LIGHT HEADEDNESS. GLUTARALDEHYDE MAY (SEE INGRED 5)

pH:7.25
Solubility in Water:SOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR GREEN LIQUID, ALDEHYDE ODOR
Percent Volatiles by Volume:0

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
WILL NOT PVNT OR REMOVE OXIDATION CAUSED BY POOR OR IMPROPER PLATING,
CLEANING, OR CARE OF INSTRUMENTS. (SEE SUPP DATA)
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE

Waste Disposal Methods:BLEED SPENT SOLNS/SMALL PROD QTYS, <5 GAL, TO
WASTEWATER TREATMENT SYS. MIX W/FLAM MATL/INCIN IN
INDUSTRIAL/COMMERCIAL FACILITY. DISPOSE OF COMPLETELY ABSORBED
WASTE PROD IN FACILITY PERMITTED TO ACCE PT CHEM WASTES,I/A/W
FEDERAL,STATE & LOCAL REGS.

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