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GLUTARALDEHYDE SOLUTION 191

gloves; Symptoms Following Exposure: INHALATION causes irritation of upper respiratory tract;
central nervous system stimulation followed by depression of varying degrees ranging from dizziness,
headache, and incoordination to anesthesia, coma, and respiratory arrest; irregular heartbeat is
dangerous complication. ASPIRATION causes severe lung irritation with coughing, gagging, dyspnea,
substernal distress, and rapidly developing pulmonary edema; later, signs of bronchopneumonia and
pneumonitis; acute onset of central nervous system excitement followed by depression. INGESTION
causes irritation of mucous membranes of throat, esophagus, and stomach; simulation followed by
depression of central nervous system; irregular heartbeat; General Treatment for Exposure: Seek
medical attention. INHALATION: maintain respiration; give oxygen if needed. ASPIRATION: enforce
bed rest; administer oxygen. INGESTION: do NOT induce vomiting; lavage carefully if appreciable
quantity was ingested; guard against aspiration into lungs. EYES: wash with copious quantity of water.
SKIN: wipe off and wash with soap and water; Toxicity by Inhalation (Threshold Limit Value): No
single TLV applicable; Short-Ten Inhalation Limits: 500 ppm for 30 min.; Toxicity by Ingestion:
Grade 2, LD,,O.5 to 5 glkg; Late Toxicity: None; Vapor (Gas) Im'tm Characteristics: Vapors cause
a slight smarting of the eyes or respiratory system if present in high concentrations. The effect is
temporary; Liquid or Solid Irritant Characteristics: Minimum hazard. If spilled on clothing and allowed
to remain, may cause smarting and reddening of the skin; Odor Z'hreshold 0.25 ppm.
Fire Hazards - Flash Point (deg. F): < 0 CC; Flammable Limits in Air (%): 1.1 - 8.7; Fire
Extinguishing Agents: Dry chemical, foam, or carbon dioxide; Fire Extinguishing Agents Not To Be
Used: Water may be ineffective; Special Hazards of Combustion Products: None; Behavior in Fire:
Vapor is heavier than air and may travel considerable distance to source of ignition and flash back;
Ignition Temperature : No data; Electrical Hazard: Class I, Group D; Burning Rate: 4 mdmin.
Chemical Reactivity - Reactivity with Water: No reaction; Reactivity with Commn Materials: No
reactions; Stability During Transport: Stable; Neutralizing Agents forAcids and Caustics: Not pertinent;
Polymerizmon: Not pertinent; Inhibitor of Polymerization: Not pertinent.

GLUTARALDEHYDE SOLUTION
Chemical Designations - Synonyms: 1,5-Pentanedial solution; Chemical Fonula: OHC-(CH,),-CHO
(in water).
Observable Characteristics - Physical State (as shipped): Liquid; Color: Pale yellow; Odor: Like
rotten apples.
Physical and Chemical Properties - Physical State at 15 'C and 1 atm. : Liquid; Molecular Weight:
Mixture; Boiling Point at I atm.: >212, > 100, > 373; Freezing Point: <20, <-7, <266; Critical
Temperature: Not pertinent; Critical Pressure: Not pertinent; Specific Gravity: 1.062 - 1.124 at 20"C,
(liquid); Vapor (Gas) Specific Gravity: Not pertinent; Ratio of Specific Heats of Vapor (Gas): Not
pertinent; Latent Heat of Vaporization: Not pertinent; Heat of Combustion: Not pertinent; Heat of
Decomposition: Not pertinent.
Health Hazards Information - Recommended Personal Protective Equipment: Goggles or face shield;
rubber gloves; Symptoms Following Exposure: 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; General Treatment for Exposure: EYES: immediately flush with plenty of water
for at least 15 min.; get medical attention. SKIN: immediately flush with plenty of water for at least
15 min. INGESTION: give large amounts of water and induce vomiting; get medical attention; Toxicity
by Inhalation Freshold Limit Value): Data not available; Short-Tern Inhalation Limits: Data not
available; Toxicity by Ingestion: Grade 2; oral rat LD,, = 2,380 mg/kg; Late Toxicity: Induces contact
dermatitis in some people; Vizpor (Gizs) Irritant Characteristics: Data not available; Liquid or Solid
lm'tant Characteristics: Data not available; Odor Threshold: Data not available.
Fire Hazards - Flash Point : Non flammable solution; Flammable Limits in Air (%): Not pertinent;
Fire Extinguishing Agents: Not pertinent; Fire Extinguishing Agents Not To Be Used: Not pertinent;
Special Hazards of Combustion Products: Not pertinent; Behavior in Fire: Not pertinent; Ignition
Temperature : Not pertinent; Electrical Hazard: Not pertinent; Burning Rate: Not pertinent.
Chemical Reactivity - Reactivity with Water: No reaction; Reactivity with Commn Materials: No