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== Description == | == Description == | ||
| − | [Union Carbide] A trademark for a biocide that contains [ | + | [Union Carbide] A trademark for a biocide that contains [[glutaraldehyde|glutaraldehyde]] as the active ingredient. Glutaraldehyde disrupts the cells of lichen and fungi by alkylating and crosslinking the proteins. |
== Hazards and Safety == | == Hazards and Safety == | ||
Revision as of 12:01, 10 May 2016
Description
[Union Carbide] A trademark for a biocide that contains Glutaraldehyde as the active ingredient. Glutaraldehyde disrupts the cells of lichen and fungi by alkylating and crosslinking the proteins.
Hazards and Safety
Toxic by inhalation and ingestion. Skin contact can cause irritation.
Dow Chemical: Safe Handling guide to glutaraldehyde
Additional Information
T.Frey, J.von Reis, Z.Barov "An Evaluation of Biocides for Control of the Biodeterioration of Artifacts at Hearst Castle" ICOM Preprints Washington, DC 1993 p.875-879.