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M10.2 Blog about MSDS and ToxNet

M10.2 Blog about MSDS and ToxNet


  • What are the health risks associated with this chemical?
    • One chemical that is found in many dentist's offices is glutaraldehyde. This chemical is usually used to disinfect and clean medical, dental, or surgical tools. 
  • Is the chemical a carcinogen?
    • There is not enough research about glutaraldehyde to conclude that it is a known carcinogen. 
  • What personal protective equipment or special precautions should be taken when working with this chemical?
    • Patients usually will not be affected by glutaraldehyde, because they are not exposed to the liquid form of it. However, dentists or people involved in the sterilization process need to take precaution when cleaning tools in order to prevent glutaraldehyde inhalation. Inhalation of this chemical can lead to severe eye irritation, burning of skin, respiratory problems, coughing, and wheezing. Long-term effects include asthma, skin allergies, chronic eczema and skin rashes. People can reduce their risks by making sure to handle the chemical in a well ventilated space, store the chemical in seal proof containers, wear protective gear such as gloves and masks, and install local exhaust ventilations such as fume hoods. 
  • If this is a chemical found in your workplace, what training/education were you given about any risks associated with this chemical?
    • My family member knew that it was a hazardous chemical, however they were not given formal training or education on how to handle such toxin.
Look up the chemical using the ToxNet databases you mastered while viewing the enviRN-EVIDENCE program. Were there any discrepancies regarding the potential health effects noted in the MSDS?
          Toxnet and the MSDS both discussed the same possible symptoms someone could experience if they were in contact with glutaraldehyde. 

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