Glutaraldehyde Suppliers In South Africa

Glutaraldehyde Suppliers In South Africa

Glutaraldehyde is a colorless, oily liquid with a sharp, pungent odor.

Glutaraldehyde is used for industrial, laboratory, agricultural, medical, and some household purposes, primarily for disinfecting and sterilization of surfaces and equipment. For example, it is used in oil and gas recovery operations and pipelines, wastewater treatment, x-ray processing, embalming fluid, leather tanning, paper industry, fogging and cleaning of poultry houses, and as a chemical intermediate in the production of various materials. 

What brands are glutaraldehyde based?

Trade names of glutaraldehyde-based products include but are not limited to, Cidex®, Sonacide®, Sporicidin®, Hospex®, and Omnicide® (NIOSH, 2001). Definitions: Sterilant: Physical or chemical agent(s) or process that completely eliminates or destroys all forms of life, particularly microorganisms.

Where is glutaraldehyde found?

It may be used in select goods, such as paint and laundry detergent. WHERE IS GLUTARALDEHYDE FOUND? Glutaraldehyde can get into the air from its use as a disinfectant, such as in hospitals and dental clinics, and from other commodities that may use glutaraldehyde (e.g., paints).

What can I use instead of glutaraldehyde solution?

Glutaraldehyde is the best but you can use paraformaldehyde. Avoid ethanol and acetone. They are fixed by precipitation, so you may have a deformation of your soft sample. Paraformaldehyde is preferably used for immunofluorescence experiments with a short fixation time (15 minutes) to allow immunolabelling.