Glutaraldehyde Typical Properties
Melting point
-15 °C
Boiling point
100 °C
density
1.058 g/mL at 20 °C
vapor density
1.05 (vs air)
vapor pressure
15 mmHg ( 20 °C)
refractive index
n20/D 1.450
Fp
100°C
storage temp.
2-8°C
form
Solution
Specific Gravity
1.06
color
Clear to slight haze
PH
>3.0 (H2O, 20°C)
Water Solubility
miscible
Merck
14,4472
BRN
605390
Exposure limits
Ceiling (ACGIH) 0.8 mg/m3 (0.2 ppm).
InChIKey
SXRSQZLOMIGNAQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
CAS DataBase Reference
111-30-8(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference
Glutaral(111-30-8)
EPA Substance Registry System
Glutaraldehyde (111-30-8)
Glutaraldehyde Usage
1. Glutaraldehyde (Symbol GTA; glutaric dialdehyde, 1,5-pentanedial, glutaral) is commonly used in the medical industry in cold sterilization and in the X-ray development process. It can also be encountered in the leather industry as a tanning ingredient and in mortuary workers. There are no reports which indicate that glutaraldehyde is a naturally occurring compound. Cidex and Acusol, 2% buffered solutions, use this aldehyde as an active ingredient. Sodium bicarbonate is required to activate the solution, which then has a shelf life of 1–2 weeks. Despite health hazards involved with its use, glutaraldehyde is one of the most effective biocides used. It is particularly effective against bacteria and viruses, including the human immunodeficiency virus.
2.Glutaraldehyde is used to disinfect medical and dental equipment. Glutaraldehyde is also used for industrial water treatment and as a preservative.
3.Glutaraldehyde is used as a cold sterilizingdisinfectant, as fixatives for tissues, in tanning,and in cross-linking proteins.
Glutaraldehyde Packaging and Shipping
Packaging:Packing in 220kgs plastic drum
Shipping:It can be according to the customer’s request
Glutaraldehyde Storage
Storage at normal temperature
