Glutaraldehyde 50%
Glutaral, 1,5-Pentanedial, GA 50%, Glutaric Dialdehyde.
- CAS
- 111-30-8
- EC
- 203-856-5
- Sectors
- Water & Wastewater Treatment, Oil, Gas & Energy, Pharma & Healthcare
Glutaraldehyde 50% (CAS 111-30-8) is a Technical Grade aqueous dialdehyde biocide that appears as a clear to slightly hazy solution and acts as a non-oxidizing antimicrobial in industrial water treatment, oil and gas operations, and healthcare disinfection. This Technical Grade solution is preferred in industrial settings for its exceptional protein-crosslinking capabilities and high stability.
As a versatile antimicrobial agent, it effectively eliminates bacteria, viruses, and fungi in recirculating systems and process waters. It serves as a critical preservative and disinfectant, ensuring long-term protection and operational efficiency in high-demand industrial environments.
The solution provides a high purity level essential for maintaining system integrity in sectors sensitive to biofouling and microbial contamination. Its technical profile makes it a primary choice for water treatment and chemical synthesis where reliability is paramount.
Typical Properties
| Molecular formula | C5H8O2 |
|---|---|
| Molecular weight | 100.12 g/mol |
| Form | Solution |
| Color | Clear to slight haze |
| Odor | pungent aldehyde odor |
| Melting point | -14 °C |
| Boiling point | 188 °C |
| Density | 0.72 g/cm³ |
| Water solubility | miscible |
| Flash point | 100°C |
| pH | >3.0 (H2O, 20°C) |
| GHS signal word | Danger · Corrosive, Acute toxicity, Irritant / harmful, Health hazard, Environmental hazard |
| HS code | 29121990 |
| Grades available | Technical Grade |
Typical literature values for identification; lot-specific results are stated on the certificate of analysis (COA) and the safety data sheet (SDS) that accompany every delivery.
Glutaraldehyde 50%
Applications
- Industrial Water Treatment: Employed as a non-oxidizing biocide to control algae and slime-forming bacteria in cooling towers and evaporative condensers.
- Oil & Gas Operations: Used to mitigate sulfate-reducing bacteria (SRB) in fracturing fluids, produced water, and secondary oil recovery injection systems.
- Healthcare & Lab Sterilization: Utilized as a high-level disinfectant for heat-sensitive surgical instruments and equipment due to its fast-acting sporicidal properties.
Safety & Risks
Classified as Toxic and Corrosive. Contact causes severe skin burns and serious eye damage. This substance is a known respiratory sensitizer; inhalation may cause asthma-like symptoms. Mandatory PPE includes chemical-resistant gloves, safety goggles, and vapor respirators.
Packaging
- 25 kg HDPE Jerry Cans
- 210 kg Plastic Drums
- 1100 kg IBC Tanks