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In concentrated form, glutaraldehyde is an effective disinfectant ideal for sterilizing temperature-sensitive instruments. When diluted, it is employed to disinfect surfaces, such as floors and countertops.  Human exposure to vapors of glutaraldehyde is well known to cause throat and lung irritation, asthma, and severe eye irritation.  Please check the formula of your disinfectants to see if glutaraldehyde is included – this is not always made clear, and manufacturers often claim that their formula is non-irritating (not possible).  We can read SDS for you to help you make this determination – send it to: air@chapmancc.com

NIOSH recommends that short-term exposures (15 minutes) to vapors of glutaraldehyde be limited to 0.2 PPM, which covers its use in sterilization of endoscopes.  As a surface cleaner, an 8 h exposure limit is more appropriate since glutaraldehyde doesn’t evaporate immediately after application (it boils at 369oF).  Many European countries limit 8 h exposures to 0.05 PPM, so we recommend that this exposure limit be used when glutaraldehyde is used as a surface cleaner (see the IFA GESTIS website for more info).