- Chemical Name:Glutaraldehyde
- Chemical Family:Aldehydes
- Labeling Claims:Formaldehyde releasing substances-free, Heavy Metal-free, Low Toxicity, Formaldehyde-free, Food Contact Acceptable
- Certifications & Compliance:FDA 21 CFR 173.357, FDA 21 CFR 175.105, FIFRA, FDA 21 CFR 176.180, FDA 21 CFR 173.320, FDA 21 CFR 176.170, Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA), FDA 21 CFR 176.300, FDA 21 CFR 172.230
- Applicable Processes:Papermill Water Processing, Oil Drilling, Wastewater Treatment
BIOTREND® GA50 is a 50% Glutaraldehyde solution, serving as a potent microbiocide for managing spoilage, odor-causing, corrosion-inducing, slime-forming bacteria, sulfate-reducing bacteria, fungi, yeast molds, and algae. It finds application in diverse settings such as paper mills and paper mill process water systems, water-based coatings for paper and paperboard, air washers, recirculating cooling water systems, heat transfer systems, oil well drilling, oil field processing, and pigments and filler slurries for food contact paper and paperboard.
