The glutaraldehyde is a substance used for the sterilization.

It is a colorless liquid strongly odorous, used for the sterilization of the medical device and dental. It is also used for the industrial treatment of water. It is a toxic product, which can cause a severe irritation of the eyes, nose of the throat and lungs, as well as and disorder headaches of perception.

The glutaradéhyde is a liquid with the water soluble oily aspect, in the alcohol and the Benzène. It is used for the fixing of fabrics in electronic Microscopie. It kills the cell S very quickly. It is also used during electrophoreses SDS-PAGE to fix the Protéine S before coloring.