Label abbreviations descriptions

GLUTARALDEHYDE

Chemical Identification
CAS # 111-30-8
Formula

C₅H₈O₂
Synonyms

glutaric dialdehyde; 1,5-pentanedial

Physical Properties
Physical description Colorless liquid with a pungent odor.
Boiling point 369-372° Molecular weight 100.1
Freezing point/melting point 7°F Vapor pressure 17 mmHg
Flash point Vapor density
Specific gravity 1.10 Ionization potential
Lower explosive limit (LEL) Upper explosive limit (UEL)
NFPA health rating NFPA fire rating
NFPA reactivity rating NFPA special instruction
Vapor hazard ratio (VHR)
Historical exceedance percentage
Target organs

Monitoring Methods Used by OSHA
Analyte code (IMIS no.) 1361
Sampling group
Sampler/Sampling media 2 GFFs (open-faced) in 1 cassette separated by a spacer. GFFs are coated with 2,4-dinitrophenylhydrazine (DNPH) and phosphoric acid. [SKC 225-9019]
Sampling time*

15 min
Sampling volume (TWA)*

15 L
Sampling flow rate (TWA)*

1 L/min
Sampling volume (STEL/Peak/C)*
Sampling flow rate (STEL/Peak/C)*
Analytical method instruments HPLC-UV
Method reference OSHA 64 (fully validated)
Notes
 

Keep samples refrigerated when not in transit. Ship samples overnight with cold-packs as soon as possible.
Special requirements
 

 

* All sampling instructions above are recommended guidelines for OSHA Compliance Safety and Health Officers (CSHOs), please see the corresponding OSHA method reference for complete details.

Bulk/Wipe Method
Wipe Sampler/Sampling media
 

 
Bulk Method
 

 

On-Site Screening Techniques
Device
Model/Type
Sampling information
(see manufacturer instructions)

Exposure Limits
OSHA PEL
8-hour TWA
(ST) STEL
(C) Ceiling
Peak
NIOSH REL
Up to 10-hour TWA
(ST) STEL
(C) Ceiling
ACGIH TLV©
8-hour TWA
(ST) STEL
(C) Ceiling
CAL/OSHA PEL
8-hour TWA
(ST) STEL
(C) Ceiling
Peak
PEL-TWA
 

 

 REL-TWA
 

 

 TLV-TWA
 

 

 PEL-TWA
 

 
PEL-STEL
 

 

 REL-STEL
 

 

 TLV-STEL
 

 

 PEL-STEL
 

 
PEL-C
 

 

 REL-C
 

0.2 ppm (0.8 mg/m³)

 TLV-C
 

0.05 ppm [1998]

 PEL-C
 

0.05 ppm (0.2 mg/m³)
Skin notation
 

NA

 Skin notation
 

Y

 Skin notation
 

Y

 Skin notation
 

N
Notes:
 

Not established

 Notes:
 

See Appendix C, Supplementary Exposure Limits (Aldehydes).

 Notes:
 

dermal sensitizer (DSEN), respiratory sensitizer (RSEN)

 Notes:
 

See footnote [t].
Health factors:  See NIH-NLM PubChem. IDLH
Carcinogenic classifications: TLV-A4 Notes:
 

 
AIHA emergency response planning guidelines - ERPG-1/ERPG-2/ERPG-3:
 

0.2 ppm/1 ppm/5 ppm

Additional Resources and Literature References

Last Updated Date : 12/29/2020