C5H8O2, a sanitizing agent used in the food processing industry, from alydehyde.

Disinfectant used in the cleaning of instruments prior to sterilization.

is a toxic chemical that is used as a cold sterilant to disinfect and clean heat-sensitive medical, surgical and dental equipment.

An aldehyde based sanitizing agent used in leather tanning, food processing and in fabric sanitizing or disinfecting.

A chemical substance used to stabilize, sterilize and store non-living tissue or biological grafts.

[OCH(CH2)3CHO] A general disinfectant for drinking water treatment equipment, including reverse osmosis membranes. Available as sporicidin and cidex, for example; requires full strength use for disinfection.

Glutaraldehyde is a colourless liquid with a pungent odor used to sterilize medical and dental equipment. It is also used for industrial water treatment and as a chemical preservative. However, it is toxic, causing severe eye, nose, throat and lung irritation, along with headaches, drowsiness and dizziness.