| Agent Name |
Glutaraldehyde-sodium bisulfite |
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| CAS Number |
7420-89-5 |
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| Formula |
C5-H12-O8-S2.2Na |
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| Major Category |
Other Uses |
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| Synonyms |
Glutaraldehyde bis(sodium bisulfite); Glutaraldehyde bisulfite; Glutaraldehyde-sodium bisulfite; Disodium 1,5-dihydroxypentane-1,5-disulphonate; 1,5-Pentanedisulfonic acid, 1,5-dihydroxy-, disodium salt; [ChemIDplus] |
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| Category |
Preservatives/Disinfectants |
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| Description |
Pale yellow liquid, water soluble; [MSDSonline] |
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| Sources/Uses |
Used to sterilize heat-sensitive equipment; Also used as a laboratory reagent (fixative); [ChemIDplus] Available as a solution (60-75% water) for use as an x-ray developer; [MSDSonline] |
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| Comments |
Can cause skin and eye burns; A potential skin and respiratory tract sensitizer; Avoid breathing vapor; [MSDSonline] See "SULFITES." |
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| Exposure Assessment |
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| Explanatory Notes |
VP = <17 mm Hg @ 20 deg C; [MSDSonline] |
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| Adverse Effects |
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| Dermatotoxin |
Skin Burns |
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