An aldehyde based sanitizing agent used in leather tanning, food processing and in fabric sanitizing or disinfecting.
A chemical substance used to stabilize, sterilize and store non-living tissue or biological grafts.
[OCH(CH2)3CHO] A general disinfectant for drinking water treatment equipment, including reverse osmosis membranes. Available as sporicidin and cidex, for example; requires full strength use for disinfection.
Glutaraldehyde is a colourless liquid with a pungent odor used to sterilize medical and dental equipment. It is also used for industrial water treatment and as a chemical preservative. However, it is toxic, causing severe eye, nose, throat and lung irritation, along with headaches, drowsiness and dizziness.