Glutaraldehyde, 25% Biological Grade
Biological grade glutaraldehyde has been purified to minimize byproduct formation and maximize shelf life. It should be suitable for most morphological studies. For more demanding purity and longer stability use EM grade glutaraldehyde.
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Skin sensitizer
Toxic (Ingestion)