This product is a solution of Glutaraldehyde, a pentanedial compound with the molecular formula C5H8O2 and a molecular weight of 100.12 g/mol. It has a density of 3.4 times that of air and a Boiling Point ranging from 369 to 372 degrees Fahrenheit, decomposing at this temperature. This solution is used for fixation in electron microscopy within the life science category, specifically histology and microscopy. The GHS signal word for this product is "Danger," indicating potential hazards. It is important to handle this solution with care due to its acute toxicity when ingested, as well as its flammability.

• CAS Number: 111-30-8
• Molecular Formula: C5H8O2
• Molecular Weight: 100.12
• Exact Mass: 100.052429494
• Boiling Point: 369 to 372 °F at 760 mmHg (decomposes) (NTP, 1992)
• Melting Point: less than 20 °F (USCG, 1999)
• Density: 3.4 (Air = 1)
• GHS Signal Word: Danger
• Hazard Statements:
• H301: Toxic if swallowed [Danger Acute toxicity, oral]
• H227: Combustible liquid [Warning Flammable liquids]
• H302: Harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral]