Glutaraldehyde 25% 50% is a liquid chemical with many advantages like a disinfectant preservative and fixing agent. It is an efficient agent for a range of microorganisms including spores.
| Glutaraldehyde Chemical Properties |
| Melting point | -15 °C |
| Boiling point | 100 °C |
| Density | 1.058 g/mL at 20 °C |
| Vapor density | 1.05 (vs air) |
| Vapor pressure | 15 mmHg ( 20 °C) |
| Refractive index | n20/D 1.450 |
| Fp | 100°C |
| Storage temp. | Store below +30°C. |
| Form | Solution |
| Specific Gravity | 1.06 |
| Color | Clear to slight haze |
| PH | >3.0 (H2O, 20°C) |
| Water Solubility | miscible |
Glutaraldehyde's biocidal activity is dependent on pH:
Acidic solutions: Glutaraldehyde is not active in acidic solutions.
Alkaline solutions: Glutaraldehyde is most effective at a pH of 7.5–8.5. However, alkaline solutions only retain activity for about 14 days because the glutaraldehyde molecules polymerize.
Glutaraldehyde is used in many industries, including hospitals, medical offices, food processing facilities, and more.
