Material Safety Data Sheet
ASEPTI-STERYL 30
Section 1. Chemical product and company identification
Trade name : ASEPTI-STERYL 30
Product use : disinfectant
Supplier : Ecolab Healthcare Division
370 Wabasha Street N
St. Paul MN 55102
5105 Tomken Road
Mississauga ON L4W 2X5
1-800-352-5326
Code : 911322-01
Date of issue : 28-March-2005
EMERGENCY HEALTH INFORMATION: 1-800-328-0026
Outside United States and Canada CALL 1-651-222-5352
Section 2. Composition, Information on Ingredients
Name CAS number% by weight
Glutaraldehyde 111-30-8 1-5
Section 3. Hazards identification
Physical state : Liquid. (Liquid.)
Emergency overview : DANGER
CAUSES SEVERE EYE IRRITATION.
CAUSES RESPIRATORY TRACT AND SKIN IRRITATION.
MAY CAUSE ALLERGIC SKIN REACTION.
MAY BE HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED.
Do not ingest. Avoid contact with skin and clothing. Avoid breathing
vapour or mist. Keep container closed. Use only with adequate
ventilation. Wash thoroughly after handling.
Routes of entry : Skin contact, Eye contact, Inhalation, Ingestion
Potential acute health effects
Eyes : Severely irritating to eyes. Untreated contact may cause chemical burns.
Skin : Irritating to skin. May cause sensitisation by skin contact.
: Irritating to respiratory system.
Inhalation
: Harmful if swallowed. May cause burns to mouth, throat and stomach.
Ingestion
See toxicological Information (section 11)
Section 4. First aid measures
Eye contact : In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with cool running water. Remove
contact lenses and continue flushing with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes.
Obtain medical attention immediately.
Skin Contact : In case of contact, immediately flush skin with plenty of water. Remove
contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash clothing before reuse. Clean shoes
thoroughly before reuse. Obtain medical attention.
Inhalation : If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If
breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Obtain medical attention.
Ingestion : Rinse mouth; then drink one or two large glasses of water. Do NOT induce
vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel. Never give anything by
mouth to an unconscious person. Obtain medical attention immediately.
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Section 5. Fire fighting measures
Auto-ignition temperature : Not available.
Flash point : > 100掳C
Flammable limits
Upper: Not available.
Lower: Not available.
Products of combustion : Not available.
Fire-fighting media and : Use an extinguishing agent suitable for surrounding fires.
instructions
Dike area of fire to prevent product run-off.
No specific hazard.
Special protective : Fire fighters should wear appropriate protective equipment and self-
contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) with a full face-piece operated in
equipment for fire-fighters
positive pressure mode.
Risks of explosion of the product in presence of mechanical impact: Not available.
Risks of explosion of the product in presence of static discharge: Not available.
Section 6. Accidental release measures
Personal : Ventilate area of leak or spill. Do not touch damaged containers or spilled material
unless wearing appropriate protective equipment (Section 8). Stop leak if without
Precautions
risk. Prevent entry into sewers, water courses, basements or confined areas.
Environmental : Avoid dispersal of spilled material and runoff and contact with soil, waterways,
drains and sewers.
precautions
Methods for : If emergency personnel are unavailable, contain spilled material. For small spills
add absorbent (soil may be used in the absence of other suitable materials) scoop
cleaning up
up material and place in a sealed, liquid-proof container for disposal. For large
spills dike spilled material or otherwise contain material to ensure runoff does not
reach a waterway. Place spilled material in an appropriate container for disposal.-
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Section 7. Handling and storage
Handling : Do not ingest. Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Keep container closed.
Use only with adequate ventilation. Avoid breathing vapour or mist. Wash
thoroughly after handling.
Storage : Keep out of the reach of children. Keep container tightly closed. Keep container
in a cool, well-ventilated area.
Store between 15 and 35掳C
Section 8. Exposure Controls, Personal Protection
Engineering : Provide exhaust ventilation or other engineering controls to keep the airborne
concentrations of vapours below their respective occupational exposure limits.
controls
Ensure that eyewash stations and safety showers are close to the workstation
location.
Personal protection
Eyes : Use safety eyewear designed to protect against splash of liquids.
Hands : Use chemical resistant, impervious gloves.
Skin : Use suitable protective equipment.
Respiratory : Avoid breathing vapour or mist.
Name Exposure limits
ACGIH TLV (United States, 3/2004). Notes: 1999
Glutaraldehyde
Adoption. Sensitizer
CEIL: 0.05 ppm Form: All forms
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Section 9. Physical and chemical properties
Physical state : Liquid. (Liquid.)
Colour : Straw colour.
Odour : Pungent.
pH : 6.3 (100%)
Boiling/condensation point : 100 掳C
Melting/freezing point : Not available.
Specific gravity : 1.007 (Water = 1)
Vapour pressure : Not applicable.
Vapour density : Not available.
Odour threshold : Not available.
Evaporation rate : Not available.
LogKow : Not available.
Section 10. Stability and reactivity
Stability : The product is stable.
Conditions of instability : Not available.
Reactivity : Slightly reactive to reactive with alkalis.
Incompatibility with various : Not available.
substances
Hazardous Decomposition : Not available.
Products
Section 11. Toxicological information
Potential acute health effects
Eyes : Severely irritating to eyes. Untreated contact may cause chemical burns.
Skin : Irritating to skin. May cause sensitisation by skin contact.
: Irritating to respiratory system.
Inhalation
: Harmful if swallowed. May cause burns to mouth, throat and stomach.
Ingestion
Irritancy of Product : Hazardous by WHMIS criteria.
Potential chronic health effects
Carcinogenic effects : No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Mutagenic effects : No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Teratogenic effects : No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Reproductive effects : No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Sensitization to Product : May cause sensitisation by skin contact.
Synergistic Products : Not available.
(Toxicologically)
Toxicity data
Ingredient name Test Result Route Species
Glutaraldehyde LD50 134 mg/kg Oral Rat
LD50 50 mg/kg Oral Guinea pig
LD50 100 mg/kg Oral Mouse
LD50 >2500 mg/kg Dermal Rat
LD50 >5840 mg/kg Dermal Mouse
Target organs : Contains material which causes damage to the following organs: upper
respiratory tract, skin, eye, lens or cornea.
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Section 12. Ecological information
Ecotoxicity data
Ingredient name Species Period Result
Glutaraldehyde Daphnia magna (EC50) 48 hour(s) 0.75 mg/l
Daphnia magna (EC50) 48 hour(s) 3.5 mg/l
Daphnia magna (EC50) 48 hour(s) 6.7 mg/l
Oncorhynchus mykiss 96 hour(s) 3.5 mg/l
(LC50)
Pimephales promelas 96 hour(s) 5.4 mg/l
(LC50)
Oncorhynchus mykiss 96 hour(s) 9.5 mg/l
(LC50)
Products of : These products are carbon oxides (CO, CO 2) and water.
degradation
Section 13. Disposal considerations
Waste disposal : The generation of waste should be avoided or minimised wherever possible.
Avoid dispersal of spilled material and runoff and contact with soil, waterways,
drains and sewers. Disposal of this product, solutions and any by-products should
at all times comply with the requirements of environmental protection and waste
disposal legislation and any regional local authority requirements.
Consult your local or regional authorities.
Section 14. Transport information
Regulatory UN number Proper shipping name Class Packing Additional Information
information
group
TDG Not - - - -
regulated.
Classification
APPLIES ONLY DURING ROAD TRANSPORT
Any variation of the shipping description based on the packaging is not addressed.
Section 15. Regulatory information
WHMIS : Not a WHMIS controlled material.
DIN02266482
This product has been classified in accordance with the hazard criteria of the Controlled Products
Regulations and the MSDS contains all the information required by the Controlled Products Regulations
.
Section 16. Other information
: 28-March-2005.
Date of issue
Responsible : Regulatory Affairs
name
Date of previous : No Previous Validation.
issue
Notice to reader
The above information is believed to be correct with respect to the formula used to manufacture
the product in the country of origin. As data, standards, and regulations change, and conditions
of use and handling are beyond our control, NO WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, IS MADE AS
TO THE COMPLETENESS OR CONTINUING ACCURACY OF THIS INFORMATION.
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