Product ID:7420
MSDS Date:10/01/1987
FSC:6850
NIIN:00N018897
MSDS Number: BLHLC

Emergency Phone: 415-593-2100

Info Phone: 415-593-2100

Cage: AQUAT

Telephone: 415-593-2100

Cage: AQUAT

GLUTARALDEHYDE

CAS: 111-30-8

RTECS: MA2450000

OSHA PEL C 0.2 PPM

ACGIH TLV: C 0.2 PPM; 9192

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:CAUSES SEVERE INJURY TO CORNEA AND
EYELIDS. IRRITATING TO SKIN-MAY CAUSE BURNS. VAPORS MAY BE
IRRITATING AND CAUSE HEADACHE, CHEST DISCOMFORT AND SYMPTOMS OF
BRONCHITIS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT.
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

First Aid:EYE: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR AT
LEAST 15 MIN. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION. SKIN: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH
WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER WHILE REMOVING CONTAMINATED CLOTHING
AND SHOES. IN GEST: DRINK SEVERAL GLASSES OF WATER AND INDUCE
VOMITING BY PUTTING FINGER DOWN THROAT. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION.
INHAL: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:FOAM OR WATER FOG FOR LARGE FIRES. CARBON DIOXIDE
OR DRY CHEMICAL FOR SMALL FIRES.
Fire Fighting Procedures:NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA AND FULL PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT SHOULD BE AVAILABLE TO FIREMEN.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE KNOWN.

Spill Release Procedures:CONTAIN SPILLS AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE WITH SPILL
PADS (CHARCOAL BAGS). FLUSH WITH WATER. NEUTRALIZE BY ADDING SODIUM
BISULFITE CRYSTALS. SWEEP OR VACUUM UP AND COLLECT IN WATER
CONTAINERS FOR DISPOSAL.
Neutralizing Agent:SODIUM BISULFITE CRYSTALS.

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CONTAINER CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE.
AVOID BREATHING VAPORS. AVOID EYE AND BODILY CONTACT. WASH
THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING. USE W/ADEQ VENTILATION.
Other Precautions:KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. WASH CONTAMINATED
CLOTHING BEFORE RE-USE.

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA IN HIGH CONCENTRATIONS.
Ventilation:MECHANICAL (GENERAL)
Protective Gloves:BUTYL RUBBER
Eye Protection:CHEM WRKRS GOG &FULL LGTH FSHLD
Other Protective Equipment:PROTECTIVE COVERALLS, RUBBER APRON, RUBBER
OVERSHOES, EYE WASH AND SAFETY SHOWER.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

HCC:C3
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:212F,100C
Vapor Pres:18.1
Spec Gravity:1.042
pH:4.1
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR LIQUID; SHARP ALDEHYDE ODOR.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG ALKALIES AND ACIDS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HIGH TEMPERATURES.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:BURNING CAN PRODUCE CARBON MONOXIDE
AND/OR CARBON DIOXIDE.

Waste Disposal Methods:BE SURE ALL FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS
REGARDING HEALTH AND POLLUTION ARE FOLLOWED.

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