this is in response to "chins" who replied to my question about chinchilla ears. What exactly is gluteraldehyde and where do you get it? Is it some type of resin? Thank you for your advice, if I figure out what this stuff is, hopefully I can mount these 3 chinchillas soon! Hope to hear back from you or anyone that can help me out! ~Denise
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In a local chemical supply company's catalog. I believe it is chemically somewhat similar to formaldehyde, though slightly less toxic, and has some of the same uses.
Someone else is sure to know a lot more.
Never heard of this stuff until these threads. Got curious so I checked google - this is what turned up(there's a ton more - none of it good). Don't think I'll mess with this stuff and stick with Preservz-It.
Safety (MSDS) data for glutaric dialdehyde
General
Synonyms: glutaraldehyde, 1,3-diformylpropane, glutaral, 1,5-pentanedial, 1,5-pentanedione, sonacide
Molecular formula: C5H8O2
CAS No: 111-30-8
EINECS No: 203-856-5
Physical data
Appearance: colourless or light yellow liquid with a pungent odour
Melting point: -6 C
Boiling point: 101 C
Vapour density: 1.05 (air = 1)
Vapour pressure: 15 mm Hg at 20 C
Density (g cm-3): 1.106
Flash point:
Explosion limits:
Autoignition temperature:
Water solubility: miscible
Stability
Stable. Incompatible with strong bases, strong acids, strong oxidizing agents. May discolour upon exposure to air. Keep cold.
Toxicology
May be fatal if inhaled. Highly toxic. May act as a sensitizer. Harmful if absorbed through skin. Very destructive of mucous membranes. May cause allergic reaction. Typical LTEL/TWA 0.05 ppm.
Toxicity data
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ORL-RAT LD50 134 mg kg-1
IHL-RAT LC50 480 mg/m3/4h
SKN-RBT LD50 > 2500 mg kg-1
IPR-RAT LD50 17.9 mg kg-1
ORL-GPG LD50 50 mg kg-1
Risk phrases
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R23 R25 R34 R42 R43 R50.
Transport information
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CGD UK Major hazard class: 8.0. Packing group: II
Personal protection
Safety glasses, gloves, good ventilation.
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