Exposure above the OSHA limit causes respiratory problems. The vapor is regarded as a cancer causing agent with long term exposure. Glutaraldehyde is known to cause serious irritation to the eyes, skin, and mucous membranes at concentrations above 0.3 ppm. It is a central nervous system depressant, with headache and drowsiness proceeding other symptoms. There are possible mutagenic and reproductive effects for long term exposures.
Initial symptoms are irritation of the eyes, nose and throat.
Exposure above the OSHA limit causes respiratory problems. The vapor is regarded as a cancer causing agent with long term exposure. Glutaraldehyde is known to cause serious irritation of the eyes, skin and mucous membranes at concentrations above 0.3 ppm. It is a central nervous system depressant, with headache and drowsiness proceeding other symptoms. There are possible mutagenic and reproductive effects for long term exposures.