Document ID (ISN) | 58606 |
CIS number |
92-1243 |
ISSN - Serial title |
0958-479X - Safety and Health Practitioner |
Year |
1992 |
Convention or series no. |
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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 Province | United Kingdom |
Subject(s) |
Toxic and dangerous substances
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Broad subject area(s) |
Chemical safety
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Browse category(ies) |
Aldehydes Health care services
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