Glutaral

Glutaral

AKA “glutaraldehyde, Pentanedial, 111-30-8, 1, 5-Pentanedial, Glutaric dialdehyde, Sonacide, Glutardialdehyde, Alhydex, Glutaric acid dialdehyde”

Preservative

Ingredient Facts

Glutaral

AKA: Glutaraldehyde, Pentanedial, 111-30-8, 1, 5-Pentanedial, Glutaric dialdehyde, Sonacide, Glutardialdehyde, Alhydex, Glutaric acid dialdehyde

Preservative · Preservative · EWG: 4

Synthetic

Preservative

Not Clean

Glutaral is used as an antimicrobial agent in sugar mills and as a fixing agent in the immobilisation of glucose isomerase enzyme preparations for use in the manufacture of high fructose corn syrup A polymerized isomer of glutaraldehyde known as polycycloglutaracetal is a fertilizer for aquatic plants. It is claimed that it provides a bioavailable source of carbon for higher plants that is not available to algae. Though not marketed as such due to federal regulations, the biocidal effect of glutaraldehyde kills most algae at concentrations of 0.5 - 5.0 ppm. These levels are not harmful to most aquatic fauna and flora. Adverse reactions have been observed by some aquarists at these concentrations in some aquatic mosses, liverworts, and vascular plants. Glutaraldehyde is a colorless liquid with a pungent odor used to disinfect medical and dental equipment. It is also used for industrial water treatment and as a chemical preservative. Glutaraldehyde is an oily liquid at room temperature (

Solubility greater than or equal to 100 mg/mL at 72 °F (NTP, 1992)

Formula

C5H8O2

Mol. Weight

100.12

CAS #

111-30-8

Form

Liquid

State

Glutaraldehyde solution is a light yellow liquid. Mixes with water. (USCG, 1999)

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Functions

Preservative

Keeps your product from growing bacteria, mold, or yeast. Without these, that jar of cream becomes a petri dish in about a week.

Prevents microbial growth

Provides scent

Traditional Use

A synthetic chemical developed in the mid-20th century as a disinfectant and preservative. It was adopted by the cosmetics industry as a biocide to prevent microbial growth in formulations.