Glutaraldehyde

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Where is Glutaraldehyde found?

Glutaraldehyde is used to sterilize medical and dental equipment and is found in industrial water treatments as a chemical preservative.

How can you avoid contact with Glutaraldehyde?

Avoid products that list any of the following names in the ingredients:

• 1,3-Diformylpropane
• 1,5-Pentanedial
• 4-01-00-03659 (Beilstein Handbook Reference)
• Aldehyd glutarowy
• Aldehyd glutarowy [Polish]
• Aldesan
• Aldesen
• Alhydex
• BRN 0605390
• CCRIS 3800
• Caswell No. 468
• Cidex
• EINECS 203-856-5
• EPA Pesticide Chemical Code 43901
• Glutaral
• Glutaraldehyd
• Glutaraldehyd [Czech]
• Glutaraldehyde
• Glutaralum
• Glutaralum [INN-Latin]
• Glutardialdehyde
• Glutaric acid dialdehyde
• Glutaric aldehyde
• Glutaric dialdehyde
• Glutarol
• HSDB 949
• Hospex
• NCI-C55425
• NSC 13392
• Pentanedial
• Sonacide
• Ucarcide

What are some products that may contain Glutaraldehyde?

A clinician's point of view.

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For additional information about products that might contain Glutaraldehyde, visit the Consumer Product Information Database. These lists are brief and provide just a few examples. They are not comprehensive. Product formulations also change frequently. Read product labels carefully and talk to your doctor if you have any questions. These are general guidelines. Talk to your doctor for more specific instructions.