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Diss Factsheets

Administrative data

Description of key information

In a study on skin irritation in rabbits according to OECD guideline 404 Glyoxylic Acid 50% was found to be irritating or corrosive.

Key value for chemical safety assessment

Skin sensitisation

Endpoint conclusion
Endpoint conclusion:
adverse effect observed (sensitising)
Additional information:

Bibliographic source:


Chemspider database. PubChem database. Vendor information. ECHA database.

Justification for classification or non-classification

The substance is classified as may cause an allergic skin reaction (CLP Regulation - category 1B)