Description

Glutaraldehyde is a potent dialdehyde compound widely recognized for its exceptional biocidal and cross-linking properties. Its primary value lies in its ability to rapidly and effectively inactivate a broad spectrum of microorganisms, making it a cornerstone of disinfection and sterilization protocols. This versatile chemical is essential for industries requiring high-level microbial control and tissue fixation, including healthcare, water treatment, and leather processing.

Application

• Cold Sterilant for Medical & Dental Equipment: A key active ingredient in high-level disinfectants and sterilizing solutions for endoscopes, surgical tools, and other heat-sensitive instruments.
• Water Treatment Biocide: Used in industrial cooling towers, oilfield water systems, and paper mills to control bacteria, algae, and biofilms.
• Tissue Fixative in Histology & Pathology: Provides excellent preservation of cellular ultrastructure for electron microscopy and diagnostic sample preparation.
• Tanning Agent in Leather Production: Imparts durability, softness, and resistance to perspiration and heat in high-quality leather goods.
• Cross-linking Agent for Polymers & Biomaterials: Used to modify and strengthen proteins (e.g., gelatin, collagen), hydrogels, and enzyme immobilization matrices.
• Disinfectant in Animal Husbandry & Agriculture: Employed for farm hygiene, footbaths, and surface disinfection in veterinary and agricultural settings.
• Oil & Gas Industry Biocide: Controls sulfate-reducing bacteria (SRB) and other problematic microbes in drilling muds, pipelines, and fracturing fluids.

Basic Information

Product Name	Glutaraldehyde
CAS No.	111-30-8
Molecular Formula	C5H8O2
Molecular Weight	100.12 g/mol
Synonyms	Glutaral; 1,5-Pentanedial; Glutaric Dialdehyde; Pentanedial; Glutardialdehyde; Aldesan; Ucarcide; Sonacide; Gluteraldehyde; Glutaraldehyd
EINECS	203-856-5

Quality Control

Our Glutaraldehyde is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets precise specifications for purity, concentration, and impurity profiles. Certificates of Analysis (COA) are provided with every shipment, documenting compliance with relevant industry standards. We support applications requiring consistency and traceability for critical processes in pharmaceutical, medical device, and industrial settings.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area at temperatures between 15°C and 25°C (59°F - 77°F). Due to its highly volatile nature, keep containers tightly sealed when not in use and away from heat sources and incompatible materials such as strong oxidizers and amines.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Glutaraldehyde Content)	≥ 50.0 % (w/w)
pH	3.0 - 4.5
Water Content	≤ 50.0 %
Acidity (as Glutaric Acid)	≤ 1.0 %

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.