Glutaraldehyde

CAS Number

111-30-8

Synonym

Aldesan; Alhydex; Cidex; Cudex; 1,3-diformylpropane; Dioxopentan; Glutamic dialdehyde; Glutaral; Glutaralum; Glutardialdehyde; Glutaric aldehyde; Glutaric dialdehyde; Glutohyde; Hospex; NCI-C55425; Pentanedial; Potentiated acid glutaraldehyde; Sonacide; EPA Pesticide Code: 043901

Occurrence/Use

Disinfectant, biocide, tissue fixative, medicine (wart treatment); component of hydraulic fracturing (fracking) fluid

Glutaraldehyde

Cancer Potency Information

Latest Criteria: Chronic Reference Exposure Levels

Air

Chronic REL

Chronic Inhalation REL (μg/m3): 0.08
Chronic Target Organs: Respiratory system
Human Data: No
Last Chronic REL Revision: 2000
Chronic Reference Exposure Levels Comments:

OEHHA 2008. Technical Supporting Document for Noncancer RELs, Appendix D3