Wercs
Wercs
1.2. Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against
Company .
UK entity/business name
Fisher Scientific UK
Bishop Meadow Road,
Loughborough, Leicestershire LE11 5RG,
United Kingdom
EU entity/business name
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Janssen Pharmaceuticalaan 3a, 2440 Geel,
Belgium
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Physical hazards
Health hazards
Environmental hazards
Hazard Statements
H301 - Toxic if swallowed
H314 - Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
H317 - May cause an allergic skin reaction
H330 - Fatal if inhaled
H334 - May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled
H400 - Very toxic to aquatic life
H411 - Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
EUH071 - Corrosive to the respiratory tract
Precautionary Statements
P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
P301 + P330 + P331 - IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting
P303 + P361 + P353 - IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or shower
P304 + P340 - IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing
P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and
easy to do. Continue rinsing
P310 - Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician
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2.3. Other hazards
3.2. Mixtures
General Advice Show this safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance. Immediate medical attention is
required.
Eye Contact Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids, for at least 15 minutes. In
the case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical
advice.
Skin Contact Wash off immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Immediate medical
attention is required.
Ingestion Do NOT induce vomiting. Call a physician or poison control center immediately.
Inhalation If not breathing, give artificial respiration. Do not use mouth-to-mouth method if victim
ingested or inhaled the substance; give artificial respiration with the aid of a pocket mask
equipped with a one-way valve or other proper respiratory medical device. Remove to fresh
air. Immediate medical attention is required.
Self-Protection of the First Aider Ensure that medical personnel are aware of the material(s) involved, take precautions to
protect themselves and prevent spread of contamination.
4.2. Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
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Causes burns by all exposure routes. May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing
difficulties if inhaled. May cause allergic skin reaction. Ingestion causes severe swelling,
severe damage to the delicate tissue and danger of perforation: Symptoms of allergic
reaction may include rash, itching, swelling, trouble breathing, tingling of the hands and
feet, dizziness, lightheadedness, chest pain, muscle pain or flushing: Product is a corrosive
material. Use of gastric lavage or emesis is contraindicated. Possible perforation of
stomach or esophagus should be investigated
4.3. Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
Thermal decomposition can lead to release of irritating gases and vapors. The product causes burns of eyes, skin and mucous
membranes. Do not allow run-off from fire-fighting to enter drains or water courses.
As in any fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent) and full
protective gear. Thermal decomposition can lead to release of irritating gases and vapors.
Use personal protective equipment as required. Ensure adequate ventilation. Evacuate personnel to safe areas. Keep people away
from and upwind of spill/leak.
Do not flush into surface water or sanitary sewer system. Do not allow material to contaminate ground water system. Prevent
product from entering drains. Local authorities should be advised if significant spillages cannot be contained.
Soak up with inert absorbent material. Keep in suitable, closed containers for disposal.
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Wear personal protective equipment/face protection. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Use only under a chemical fume
hood. Do not breathe mist/vapors/spray. Do not ingest. If swallowed then seek immediate medical assistance.
Hygiene Measures
Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Keep away from food, drink and animal feeding stuffs. Do
not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Remove and wash contaminated clothing and gloves, including the inside, before
re-use. Wash hands before breaks and after work.
KEEP REFRIGERATED or in a very cool place to retard polymerisation. Corrosives area. Keep at temperatures below 25°C.
Use in laboratories
Exposure limits
List source(s): UK - EH40/2005 Work Exposure Limits, Fourth edition. Published 2020. IRE - 2021 Code of Practice for the
Chemical Agents Regulations, Schedule 1. Published by the Health and Safety Authority
Component Acute effects local Acute effects Chronic effects local Chronic effects
(Dermal) systemic (Dermal) (Dermal) systemic (Dermal)
Glutaraldehyde DNEL = 6.25mg/kg
111-30-8 ( 50 ) bw/day
Component Fresh water Fresh water Water Intermittent Microorganisms in Soil (Agriculture)
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sediment sewage treatment
Glutaraldehyde PNEC = PNEC = PNEC = 0.006mg/L PNEC = 0.8mg/L PNEC = 0.21mg/kg
111-30-8 ( 50 ) 0.0025mg/L 0.091mg/kg soil dw
sediment dw
Component Marine water Marine water Marine water Food chain Air
sediment intermittent
Glutaraldehyde PNEC = PNEC =
111-30-8 ( 50 ) 0.00025mg/L 0.009mg/kg
sediment dw
Engineering Measures
Use only under a chemical fume hood. Ensure that eyewash stations and safety showers are close to the workstation location.
Wherever possible, engineering control measures such as the isolation or enclosure of the process, the introduction of process or
equipment changes to minimise release or contact, and the use of properly designed ventilation systems, should be adopted to
control hazardous materials at source
Respiratory Protection When workers are facing concentrations above the exposure limit they must use
appropriate certified respirators.
To protect the wearer, respiratory protective equipment must be the correct fit and be used
and maintained properly
Large scale/emergency use Use a NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 136 approved respirator if exposure limits
are exceeded or if irritation or other symptoms are experienced
Recommended Filter type: Particulates filter conforming to EN 143
Small scale/Laboratory use Use a NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 149:2001 approved respirator if exposure
limits are exceeded or if irritation or other symptoms are experienced.
Recommended half mask:- Valve filtering: EN405; or; Half mask: EN140; plus filter, EN
141
When RPE is used a face piece Fit Test should be conducted
Environmental exposure controls Prevent product from entering drains. Do not allow material to contaminate ground water
system. Local authorities should be advised if significant spillages cannot be contained.
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Physical State Liquid
10.1. Reactivity
None known, based on information available
Product Information
(e) germ cell mutagenicity; Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met
(f) carcinogenicity; Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met
(g) reproductive toxicity; Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met
Component Test method Test species / Duration Study result
Glutaraldehyde OECD Test Guideline 414 Rat negative
111-30-8 ( 50 )
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(h) STOT-single exposure; Category 3
(j) aspiration hazard; Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met
Symptoms / effects,both acute and Ingestion causes severe swelling, severe damage to the delicate tissue and danger of
delayed perforation. Symptoms of allergic reaction may include rash, itching, swelling, trouble
breathing, tingling of the hands and feet, dizziness, lightheadedness, chest pain, muscle
pain or flushing. Product is a corrosive material. Use of gastric lavage or emesis is
contraindicated. Possible perforation of stomach or esophagus should be investigated.
Endocrine Disrupting Properties Assess endocrine disrupting properties for human health. This product does not contain any
known or suspected endocrine disruptors.
12.1. Toxicity
Ecotoxicity effects The product contains following substances which are hazardous for the environment. Very
toxic to aquatic organisms.
12.4. Mobility in soil The product is water soluble, and may spread in water systems . Will likely be mobile in the
environment due to its water solubility. Highly mobile in soils
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12.5. Results of PBT and vPvB No data available for assessment.
assessment
Waste from Residues/Unused Should not be released into the environment. Waste is classified as hazardous. Dispose of
Products in accordance with the European Directives on waste and hazardous waste. Dispose of in
accordance with local regulations.
Contaminated Packaging Dispose of this container to hazardous or special waste collection point.
European Waste Catalogue (EWC) According to the European Waste Catalog, Waste Codes are not product specific, but
application specific.
Other Information Do not flush to sewer. Waste codes should be assigned by the user based on the
application for which the product was used. Do not empty into drains. Large amounts will
affect pH and harm aquatic organisms. Do not let this chemical enter the environment.
IMDG/IMO
ADR
IATA
15.1. Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture
International Inventories
China, X = listed, Australia, U.S.A. (TSCA), Canada (DSL/NDSL), Europe (EINECS/ELINCS/NLP), Australia (AICS), Korea (KECL), China (IECSC),
Japan (ENCS), Philippines (PICCS). US EPA (TSCA) - Toxic Substances Control Act, (40 CFR Part 710)
Component CAS No EINECS ELINCS NLP IECSC TCSI KECL ENCS ISHL
Glutaraldehyde 111-30-8 203-856-5 - - X X KE-27969 X X
Water 7732-18-5 231-791-2 - - X X KE-35400 X -
Component CAS No TSCA TSCA Inventory DSL NDSL AICS NZIoC PICCS
notification -
Active-Inactive
Glutaraldehyde 111-30-8 X ACTIVE X - X X X
Water 7732-18-5 X ACTIVE X - X X X
Legend: X - Listed '-' - Not Listed KECL - NIER number or KE number (http://ncis.nier.go.kr/en/main.do)
REACH links
https://echa.europa.eu/substances-restricted-under-reach
https://echa.europa.eu/candidate-list-table
After the sunset date the use of this substance requires either an authorization or can only be used for exempted uses, e.g. use in
scientific research and development which includes routine analytics or use as intermediate.
Component CAS No Seveso III Directive (2012/18/EC) - Seveso III Directive (2012/18/EC) -
Qualifying Quantities for Major Accident Qualifying Quantities for Safety Report
Notification Requirements
Glutaraldehyde 111-30-8 Not applicable Not applicable
Water 7732-18-5 Not applicable Not applicable
Regulation (EC) No 649/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 4 July 2012 concerning the export and
import of dangerous chemicals
Not applicable
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Contains component(s) that meet a 'definition' of per & poly fluoroalkyl substance (PFAS)?
Not applicable
Take note of Directive 98/24/EC on the protection of the health and safety of workers from the risks related to chemical agents at
work .
National Regulations
UK - Take note of Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (COSHH) 2002 and 2005 Amendment
Legend
CAS - Chemical Abstracts Service TSCA - United States Toxic Substances Control Act Section 8(b)
Inventory
EINECS/ELINCS - European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical DSL/NDSL - Canadian Domestic Substances List/Non-Domestic
Substances/EU List of Notified Chemical Substances Substances List
PICCS - Philippines Inventory of Chemicals and Chemical Substances ENCS - Japanese Existing and New Chemical Substances
IECSC - Chinese Inventory of Existing Chemical Substances AICS - Australian Inventory of Chemical Substances
KECL - Korean Existing and Evaluated Chemical Substances NZIoC - New Zealand Inventory of Chemicals
ADR - European Agreement Concerning the International Carriage of ICAO/IATA - International Civil Aviation Organization/International Air
Dangerous Goods by Road Transport Association
IMO/IMDG - International Maritime Organization/International Maritime MARPOL - International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from
Dangerous Goods Code Ships
OECD - Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development ATE - Acute Toxicity Estimate
BCF - Bioconcentration factor VOC - (Volatile Organic Compound)
Key literature references and sources for data
https://echa.europa.eu/information-on-chemicals
Suppliers safety data sheet, Chemadvisor - LOLI, Merck index, RTECS
Classification and procedure used to derive the classification for mixtures according to Regulation (EC) 1272/2008 [CLP]:
Physical hazards On basis of test data
Health Hazards Calculation method
Environmental hazards Calculation method
Training Advice
Chemical incident response training.
This safety data sheet complies with Regulation UK SI 2019/758 and UK SI 2020/1577 as
amended. .
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Disclaimer
The information provided in this Safety Data Sheet is correct to the best of our knowledge, information and belief at the
date of its publication. The information given is designed only as a guidance for safe handling, use, processing, storage,
transportation, disposal and release and is not to be considered a warranty or quality specification. The information
relates only to the specific material designated and may not be valid for such material used in combination with any other
materials or in any process, unless specified in the text
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