Substance Information
Substance Information
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Glutaral
EC / List no.: 203-856-5
CAS no.: 111-30-8
Mol. formula: C5H8O2
Danger! According to the harmonised classification and labelling (ATP09) approved by the European Union, this substance is fatal if inhaled, is toxic if swallowed, causes severe skin burns and eye damage, is very toxic to aquatic life, is toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects, may cause an allergic skin reaction, may cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled and may cause respiratory irritation.
Additionally, the classification provided by companies to ECHA in REACH registrations identifies that this substance causes serious eye damage.
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Skin sensitising |
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Respiratory sensitising |
- Substance of very high concern (SVHC) and included in the candidate list for authorisation.
This substance is registered under the REACH Regulation and is manufactured in and / or imported to the European Economic Area, at ≥ 1 000 to < 10 000 tonnes per annum.
This substance is used by consumers, by professional workers (widespread uses), in formulation or re-packing, at industrial sites and in manufacturing.
Biocidal Uses
This substance is approved for use as a biocide in the EEA and/or Switzerland, for: disinfection, veterinary hygiene, food and animals feeds, product preservation, preservation for liquid systems, controlling slimes.
This substance is used by consumers, by professional workers (widespread uses), in formulation or re-packing, at industrial sites and in manufacturing.
Consumer Uses
This substance is used in the following products:
cosmetics and personal care products.
Other release to the environment of this substance is likely to occur from:
indoor use as processing aid.
Article service life
ECHA has no public registered data on the routes by which this substance is most likely to be released to the environment. ECHA has no public registered data indicating whether or into which articles the substance might have been processed.
Widespread uses by professional workers
This substance is used in the following products:
washing & cleaning products,
biocides (e.g. disinfectants, pest control products) and
leather treatment products.
This substance is used in the following areas:
health services and
formulation of mixtures and/or re-packaging.
This substance is used for the manufacture of:
textile, leather or fur.
Release to the environment of this substance can occur from industrial use:
in the production of articles.
Other release to the environment of this substance is likely to occur from:
indoor use (e.g. machine wash liquids/detergents, automotive care products, paints and coating or adhesives, fragrances and air fresheners) and
outdoor use.
Formulation or re-packing
This substance is used in the following products:
leather treatment products,
washing & cleaning products and
polymers.
Release to the environment of this substance can occur from industrial use:
formulation of mixtures.
Uses at industrial sites
This substance is used in the following products:
leather treatment products,
inks and toners,
pharmaceuticals and
polymers.
This substance is used in the following areas:
scientific research and development and
agriculture, forestry and fishing.
This substance is used for the manufacture of:
textile, leather or fur,
chemicals,
plastic products and
rubber products.
Release to the environment of this substance can occur from industrial use:
as an intermediate step in further manufacturing of another substance (use of intermediates),
as processing aid,
for thermoplastic manufacture,
as processing aid,
in the production of articles and
in processing aids at industrial sites.
Manufacture
Release to the environment of this substance can occur from industrial use:
manufacturing of the substance.
The InfoCard summarises the non-confidential data on substances as held in the databases of the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA), including data provided by third parties. The InfoCard is automatically generated. Information requirements under different legislative frameworks may therefore not be up–to–date or complete. Substance manufacturers and importers are responsible for consulting official publications. This InfoCard is covered by the ECHA Legal Disclaimer.
about INFOCARD - Last updated: 06/09/2023