Likely to cause
Can cause
May cause
Glyoxylic acid
CAS: 298-12-4
How can this chemical affect my health?
Acute (Short Term) Effects
Eye Irritation – Irritation or serious damage to the eyes.
Skin Irritation – Irritation or serious damage to the skin.
Chronic (Long Term) Effects
Skin Sensitization – Allergic skin reactions.
Inherent Hazards
Restricted List – This chemical is on a list from an authoritative body recommending that its use be avoided.
How does this chemical impact the environment?
Acute Harm to Aquatic Ecosystems – Biological harm or possible death to fish or other aquatic organisms following a single exposure.
What safer alternatives are available for this chemical?
Information on safer alternatives is currently fairly limited, and not easily accessible or linked to information on chemicals in the workplace. Where we have information on safer alternatives, ChemHAT will display links to existing case studies of safer alternatives for the chemical.
How am I likely to be exposed to this chemical?
Skin contact
Eye contact
How can I protect myself from exposure to this chemical in the workplace?
Handle with gloves
Safety eyeware
Protective clothing