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Glutaraldehyde

Glutaraldehyde is a colourless liquid used to sterialize medical and dental equipment. It is also used to treat water and as a chemical preservative. But it is toxic, causing severe eye, nose, throat and lung irritation, along with headaches, drowsiness and dizziness.

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