Product ID:CIDEX ACTIVATED DIALDEHYDE SOLUTION/ACTIVAT
MSDS Date:03/01/1990
FSC:6840
NIIN:01-333-2055
MSDS Number: BMQQQ

JOHNSON & JOHNSON MEDICAL INC,SUB JOHNSON&JOHNSON

2500 ARBROOK BLVD
ARLINGTON, TX 76010-0130
US

Emergency Phone: 800-433-5170

Info Phone: 817-467-0211

Cage: DO392

JOHNSON & JOHNSON ORTHOPAEDICS, INC

NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ 08903 US

Telephone: 800-526-2459

Cage: DO392

GLUTARALDEHYDE

CAS: 111-30-8

RTECS: MA2450000

Fraction By Weight: 2%

OSHA PEL C 0.2 PPM

ACGIH TLV: C 0.2 PPM; 9293

WATER

CAS: 7732-18-5

RTECS: ZC0110000

Fraction By Weight: 98%

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50 (ORAL, RAT) IS 500-5000 MG/KG.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE- CONTACT WITH EYES CAUSES
DAMAGE. CAN CAUSE SKIN SENSITIZATION. VAPORS MAY BE IRRITATING AND
CAUSE HEADACHE, CHEST DISCOMFORT, SYMPTOMS OF BRONCHITIS. IF
INGESTED, MAY CAUSE NAUSEA, VOMITING AND GENERAL SYSTEMIC ILLNESS.
CHRONIC- NONE KNOWN.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:THIS COMPOUND CONTAINS NO INGREDIENTS AT
CONCENTRATIONS OF 0.1% OR GREATER THAT ARE CARCINOGENS OR SUSPECT
CARCINOGENS.
Effects of Overexposure:CONTACT WITH EYES CAUSES DAMAGE. CAN CAUSE SKIN
SENSITIZATION. VAPORS MAY BE IRRITATING AND CAUSE HEADACHE, CHEST
DISCOMFORT, SYMPTOMS OF BRONCHITIS. IF INGESTED, MAY CAUSE NAUSEA,
VOMITING AND GENERA L SYSTEMIC ILLNESS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE KNOWN

First Aid:GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IF NEEDED. EYE/SKIN:IMMEDIATELY FLUSH
WITH WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. HOLD EYELIDS OPEN.
INHALED:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR & PROVIDE OXYGEN/CPR IF NEEDED. ORAL:DO
NOT INDUCE VOMITI NG. IF CONSCIOUS, DRINK LARGE AMOUNT OFMILK. CALL
A PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY. NEVER GIVE ANYTHING BY MOUTH TO AN
UNCONSCIOUS PERSON.

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:USE WATER FOG, CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAM, OR DRY
CHEMICAL.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FIRE FIGHTING PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND A
FULL FACED SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS. COOL FIRE EXPOSED
CONTAINERS WITH WATER SPRAY.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:IF WATER IS EVAPORATED, MATERIAL CAN
BURN.

Spill Release Procedures:LARGE SPILLS:USE AMMONIUM CARBONATE TO
"NEUTRALIZE" GLUTARALDEHYDE ODOR. COLLECT LIQUID AND DISCARD IT.
SMALL SPILLS:WIPE WITH SPONGE OR MOP DOWN AREA WITH AN EQUAL
MIXTURE OF HOUSEHOLD AMMONIA AND WA TER. FLUSH WITH LARGE AMOUNT OF
WATER.
Neutralizing Agent:AMMONIUM CARBONATE

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORAGE- USE NORMAL STORAGE AND
HANDLING REQUIREMENTS.
Other Precautions:KEEP THIS AND ALL CHEMICALS OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
THIS PRODUCT FOR INDUSTRIAL USE ONLY. AVOID BREATHING VAPORS/MISTS.
AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES AND SKIN.

Respiratory Protection:UNDER NORMAL USE, NO RESPIRATORY PROTECTION IS
NEEDED. WEAR NIOSH-APPROVED ORGANIC VAPOR CARTRIDGE, CANISTER MASK
IN EMERGENCIES.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST WHEN LARGE AMOUNTS ARE RELEASED. FOR LOW
PLACES, USE MECHANICAL VENTILATION.
Protective Gloves:NATURAL RUBBER
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SPLASH GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:APRON AND WORK CLOTHING TO MINIMIZE
EXPOSURE. EYE WASH STATION & SAFETY SHOWER RECOMMENDED.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER USE AND BEFORE EATING,
SMOKING OR USING TOILET FACILITIES.
Supplemental Safety and Health

HCC:N1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:212F,100C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:32.0F,0.0C
Vapor Pres:24 @ 25C
Vapor Density:AS WATER
Spec Gravity:1.002
pH:8.7
Evaporation Rate & Reference:0.98 (WATER=1)
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS LIQUID, TURNS GREEN WHEN ACTIVATED, SHARP
ODOR

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE
Stability Condition to Avoid:HIGH HEAT
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE

Waste Disposal Methods:TRIPLE RINSE EMPTY CONTAINERS WITH WATER AND
DISPOSE IN AN INCINERATOR OR LANDFILL APPROVED FOR PESTICIDE
CONTAINERS. DISCARD SOLUTION WITH LARGE AMOUNT OF WATER. OBSERVE
ALL LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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