Functional Roles
Industries Served
Physical Properties
melting_point
less than 20 u00b0F (USCG, 1999)
boiling_point
369 to 372 u00b0F at 760 mmHg (decomposes) (NTP, 1992)
density
1.062 to 1.124 at 68 u00b0F (USCG, 1999)
solubility
greater than or equal to 100 mg/mL at 72 u00b0F (NTP, 1992)
vapor_pressure
17 mmHg at 68 u00b0F (NTP, 1992)
flash_point
>95 u00b0C c.c.
ph
Mildly acidic (50% solution)
GHS / SDS Safety
Danger
Acute Toxic
Environmental Hazard
Irritant
Health Hazard
Corrosive
- H370: Causes damage to organs [Danger Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure]
- H400 (99.9%): Very toxic to aquatic life [Warning Hazardous to the aquatic environment, acute hazard]
- H302: Harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral]
- H411 (16.1%): Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects [Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard]
- H335: May cause respiratory irritation [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation]
- H314 (> 99.9%): Causes severe skin burns and eye damage [Danger Skin corrosion/irritation]
- H311: Toxic in contact with skin [Danger Acute toxicity, dermal]
- H411: Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects [Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard]
- H330: Fatal if inhaled [Danger Acute toxicity, inhalation]
- H312: Harmful in contact with skin [Warning Acute toxicity, dermal]
- H401: Toxic to aquatic life [Hazardous to the aquatic environment, acute hazard]
- H317: May cause an allergic skin reaction [Warning Sensitization, Skin]
- H318: Causes serious eye damage [Danger Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
- H227: Combustible liquid [Warning Flammable liquids]
- H317 (> 99.9%): May cause an allergic skin reaction [Warning Sensitization, Skin]
- H400: Very toxic to aquatic life [Warning Hazardous to the aquatic environment, acute hazard]
- H330 (20.1%): Fatal if inhaled [Danger Acute toxicity, inhalation]
- H334 (> 99.9%): May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled [Danger Sensitization, respiratory]
- H335 (19%): May cause respiratory irritation [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation]
- H372: Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure [Danger Specific target organ toxicity, repeated exposure]
- H331 (82.6%): Toxic if inhaled [Danger Acute toxicity, inhalation]
- H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage [Danger Skin corrosion/irritation]
- H334: May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled [Danger Sensitization, respiratory]
- H301 (> 99.9%): Toxic if swallowed [Danger Acute toxicity, oral]
- H412: Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects [Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard]
- H301: Toxic if swallowed [Danger Acute toxicity, oral]
- H318 (18.7%): Causes serious eye damage [Danger Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
Chemical Identity
| CAS Number | 111-30-8 |
| IUPAC Name | pentanedial |
| InChI Key | SXRSQZLOMIGNAQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| PubChem CID | 3485 |
| INCI Name | GLUTARAL |
Synonyms & Trade Names
Full Description
Glutaraldehyde (CAS: 111-30-8) is a dialdehyde compound with the molecular formula C5H8O2 that provides biocidal activity and preservation capabilities in industrial applications. This chemical solution is utilized across agriculture, HI&I cleaning, industrial manufacturing, oil & gas, and water treatment industries for its antimicrobial properties. Glutaraldehyde effectively controls microbial growth and serves as a preservation agent in various industrial processes and formulations.