This chemical is commonly used for the cold sterilization of medical and dental equipment, and as a disinfectant. It is also used as to tan shoe leather.
It may take 2 to 3 weeks of avoiding exposure before improvement of your eruption begins.
Other names you may see this chemical listed as:
Cidex
Glutaraldehyde 1% in petrolatum
1,5-pentanedial
Possible Occupational Exposures:
Chemists
Clinical Laboratory and Radiology technicians
Funeral Directors
Hairdressers and Cosmetologists
Mail Clerks
Nurses aids and orderlies
Photographic Process machine operators
Printing machine Operators
Respiratory and Physical Therapists
Stock and Inventory clerks
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Where is it found?
What is it?
Hints on avoiding:
Antifungal treatment
Clothing tanners
Cold Sterilization solution
Dyes
Embalming fluid
Leather tanners
Liquid Fabric softener
Photographic solutions
Resin
Tissue fixative
Treatment for warts
Wall paper
Waterless hand cleaners cosmetics used in treatment of excessive sweating
X-ray solution
This information is provided as educational only and is
not intended to substitute for medical care or recommendations by a physician.