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Glutaraldehyde

CAS numbers: 111-30-8

Glycerin (mist)

Alternative names: glycerol
CAS numbers: 56-81-5

Glycidol

Alternative names: 2,3-epoxy-1-propanol
CAS numbers: 556-52-5

Grain dust (oat, wheat, barley)

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Graphite, all forms except graphite fibres

CAS numbers: 7782-42-5
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