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Document ID (ISN)58606
CIS number 92-1243
ISSN - Serial title 0958-479X - Safety and Health Practitioner
Year 1992
Convention or series no.
Author(s) Waterman L.
Title The hazards of health care - Glutaraldehyde: A review of its clinical use and abuse
Bibliographic information June 1992, Vol.10, No.6, p.15-17. Illus. 9 ref.
Abstract Glutaraldehyde (synonyms: 1,5-pentanedial, glutaric dialdehyde) is a commonly used sterilisant in health services. It is also used as a biological fixative, in tanning works and as an intermediate during chemical synthesis. Toxicologically, it is an irritant to the eye, the mucous membranes (nose) and the skin. It can also provoke allergic reactions. This article describes appropriate control strategies (the exposure standard in the UK is 0.2ppm = 0.7mg/m3), monitoring methods for exposure and health surveillance measures.
Descriptors (primary) glutaraldehyde; health services; limitation of exposure; disinfectants
Descriptors (secondary) allergens; United Kingdom; irritants
Document type D - Periodical articles
Country / State or ProvinceUnited Kingdom
Subject(s) Toxic and dangerous substances
Broad subject area(s) Chemical safety
Browse category(ies) Aldehydes
Health care services