Hazardous Chemical/ Chemical Class / Glutaraldehyde: poison, irritant, sensitizer
Hazardous Equipment / Not applicable.
Potential Hazards / Absorption through intact skin; ingestion by cross contamination; inhalation of vapors; injection through the skin by a puncture wound; glutaraldehyde will cause skin to become sensitized.
Personal Protective Equipment / Nitrile rubber or butyl rubber gloves; splash proof safety goggles; full buttoned front or back closing lab coat; closed toe shoes.
Engineering and Ventilation Controls / General room exhaust ventilation adequate for bench top use of closed, single container of CIDEX.
Special Use Procedures / Avoid splashes; point open containers containing solution away from face to minimize inhalation.
Special Handling And Storage Requirements / Store in original or properly labeled secondary container; date of expiration should be recorded on container; container should be kept tightly closed and stored at room temperature.
Spill and Accident Procedures / Wear suitable personal protective equipment (Nitrile/butyl rubber gloves, splash proof safety goggles, full buttoned front or back closing lab coat, closed toe shoes); use absorbent material to pick up all liquid; seal absorbent paper and any contaminated clothing in vapor tight plastic bag and place in biohazard container; wash any contaminated surfaces with soap and water.
Hazardous Waste Disposal / Discard solution down sink drain; flush well with a large quantity of water (for 1 quart of CIDEX, use 2 gallons of water); rinse container well with water and discard in regular trash (DO NOT reuse empty container); record all drain disposals on drain disposal log.
Decontamination Procedures / Not applicable.
Animal Care Precautions / Not applicable.
Chemical Procurement / Purchase no more than required amount for 6-month supply. Use CIDEX test strips to determine efficacy before use; always check expiration dates to ensure effectiveness.
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Laboratory Safety Plan for CIDEX (Glutaraldehyde) Use