Glutaraldehyde Solution

Chemical Information

- CAS Number: 111-30-8

- HS CODE : 29121990

- Molecular Formula: C5H8O4

- Molecular Weight: 132.12 g/mol

- Synonyms: Glutaric dialdehyde, Pentanedial

• Commonly utilized as a high-level disinfectant for heat-sensitive medical devices, including surgical instruments, endoscopes, and dental equipment.

• Demonstrates strong efficacy against bacteria, viruses, fungi, and bacterial spores.

• Ideal for sterilizing equipment that cannot withstand high-temperature methods such as steam sterilization.

• Used as a biocidal agent in manufacturing environments to uphold hygienic standards.

• Helps prevent microbial contamination during production and processing operations.

• Applied in cooling towers and industrial water systems to suppress microbial growth and biofilm formation.

• Employed in paper and leather industries for preservation, microbial management, and specialized cross-linking functions.

• Serves as a tissue fixative in electron microscopy and histological sample preparation.

• Functions as a cross-linking agent in biochemical research, particularly for stabilizing proteins and enzymes.

• Used for disinfecting animal housing and sanitizing veterinary tools and equipment when required.

Key Characteristics

• Broad-spectrum antimicrobial action (bactericidal, virucidal, fungicidal, and sporicidal)

• Stable in concentrated form and adaptable through dilution for specific applications

• Maintains effectiveness at room and lower temperatures, suitable for cold sterilization processes