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Grace Proprietary Acetate Salt
Summary Report
Reference No: STD/1011
Grace Australia Pty Ltd (ABN 41 080 660 117) of 1126-1134 Sydney Rd, Fawkner VIC
3060 has submitted a standard notification statement in support of their application for an
assessment certificate for Grace Proprietary Acetate Salt. The notified chemical is intended
to be used as a grinding aid and/or pack set inhibitor for Portland cement and other hydraulic
cements. Less than 100 tonnes of the notified chemical will be manufactured per annum for
each of the first five years.
ASSESSMENT OF PUBLIC, OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY AND
ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS
Hazard Assessment
The notified chemical is of low acute oral toxicity in rats and of low acute dermal toxicity in
rabbits. It is not irritating to rabbit skin, and is a minimal irritant to rabbit eyes. It was found
to be non-sensitising to guinea pig skin in a non-adjuvant test. No results for acute inhalation
toxicity of the notified chemical were presented.
In a repeat dose study, minor adaptive changes in clinical biochemistry and a difference in
urine pH were observed at 1000 mg/kg bw/day. No organ changes indicative of systemic
toxicity were observed, and a NOEL of 200 mg/kg bw/day was established.
The notified chemical was found to be non-genotoxic in a bacterial reverse mutation test and
a mammalian cell chromosome aberration test, and this is supported by published data
showing a lack of genotoxicity for the parent amine.
Developmental toxicity testing was performed on the notified chemical, and effects on
maternal health (clinical observations and body weights) and foetal health (delayed skeletal
ossification) were seen at 1000 mg/kg bw/day. A NOEL of 500 mg/kg bw/day was
established in this study.
A number of published sources of toxicological data for the parent amine and for an analogue
of the parent amine indicated that the long term health effects of the notified chemical are not
expected to be highly injurious, although the analogue showed some indications of
carcinogenicity at high dose levels in rats and mice.
Based on the data supplied by the notifier, the notified chemical would not be classified as a
hazardous substance in accordance with the NOHSC Approved Criteria for Classifying
Hazardous Substances.
Occupational Health and Safety
The notified chemical has low hazard, and will be used in occupational settings where little
exposure is expected. Cement additives will contain the notified chemical in concentrated
(up to 31 %) aqueous solution. Dermal exposure to the additives will be reduced by the use
of personal protective equipment including overalls, safety glasses, goggles or face shield,
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PVC or rubber gloves and boots, and use of adequate ventilation, including local exhaust
ventilation. For workers handling cement powder and concrete, the risk due to the notified
chemical will be low due to the low concentrations of notified chemical and the low hazard it
poses; also protective measures taken to prevent exposure to the cement or concrete will
reduce exposure to the notified chemical to negligible levels.
After the concrete containing the notified chemical has hardened, the notified chemical will
not be available for exposure.
Public Health
Negligible public exposure is expected from contact with hardened concrete containing the
notified chemical. The notified chemical is likely to only be available for public exposure
through handling of ready mix cement preparations. The notified chemical is of low toxicity
and is present at < 0.02 % in ready-mix cement preparations, consequently the hazard from
public exposure to the notified chemical throughout all phases of its life-cycle is considered
to be low.
Environmental Effects
The majority of the notified chemical will be incorporated into the matrix of the concrete.
Once solidified, the notified chemical is expected to pose minimum risk to the environment.
The main environmental hazard would arise from release of the notified chemical during
storage or transport. The use of bunded containment minimises the risk of release at storage
sites. Up to 1000 kg of notified chemical may be released to the environment annually via
spills from formulation, transport and use. The compound is not readily biodegradable (11 %
over 28 days), and has a low n-octanol/water partition coefficient of ?.3 and a high water
solubility (> 1000 g/L), all indicating that any material released would eventually partition to
water. However, given the cationic nature of the notified chemical, it is expected to rapidly
associate with soil and sediments and be bound with the cement or concrete. Limited aquatic
exposure would minimise the degree of risk to the environment at any given time.
The notified chemical is practically non-toxic to fish, daphnia and algae. In addition,
bioaccumulation is not expected as the high water solubility of the notified chemical suggests
that it is unlikely to cross biological membranes.
RECOMMENDATIONS
Control Measures
Occupational Health and Safety
? Employers should ensure that the following personal protective equipment is used by
workers to minimise occupational exposure to the notified chemical in cement
additives:
- overalls, safety glasses, goggles or face shield, PVC or rubber gloves and boots
Guidance in selection of personal protective equipment can be obtained from
Australian, Australian/New Zealand or other approved standards.
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? A copy of the MSDS should be easily accessible to employees.
? If products and mixtures containing the notified chemical are classified as hazardous
to health in accordance with the NOHSC Approved Criteria for Classifying
Hazardous Substances, workplace practices and control procedures consistent with
provisions of State and Territory hazardous substances legislation must be in
operation.
Disposal
?The notified chemical should be disposed of into landfill.
Emergency procedures
?Spills/release of the notified chemical should be contained as described in the MSDS
(ie. Contain with absorbent material and transfer to a sealable waste container) and the
resulting waste disposed of in landfill.
Secondary Notification
The Director of Chemicals Notification and Assessment must be notified in writing within 28
days by the notifier, other importer or manufacturer:
(1) Under Section 64(2) of the Act:
- if any of the circumstances listed in the subsection arise.
The Director will then decide whether secondary notification is required.
No additional secondary notification conditions are stipulated.
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14 PUBLICATION SUMMARY REPORT
H-9605
Summary Report
Reference No: LTD/1013
Konica Australia Pty Ltd of 22 Giffnock Avenue North Ryde NSW 2113 has submitted a
limited notification statement in support of their application for an assessment certificate for
H-9605. The notified chemical is intended to be used as a component of a film processing
replenisher. Less than 1 tonne of the notified chemical will be imported per annum for the
first five years.
ASSESSMENT OF PUBLIC, OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY AND
ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS
Health Hazard
Based on the available data the notified chemical is not classified as hazardous under the
NOHSC Approved Criteria for Classifying Hazardous Substances.
The product containing the notified chemical is classified as hazardous. The MSDS states that
the product can cause severe eye irritation, skin irritation, allergic skin reaction, skin
sensitisation, and nose and throat mucous membrane irritation. These effects may be
contributed by the other ingredients in the product.
Occupational Health and Safety
The health risk for operators of the photo-processing machines replacing the cartridges is
expected to be very low due to the low potential for exposure to the notified chemical.
However, limited dermal exposure during exchange waste containers may occur and
splashing should be avoided. These operators should wear industrial working clothes, gloves
and eye protections to minimise the exposure.
The health risk for service engineers involved in installation and maintenance of photo-
processing machines is also considered to be low due to the low potential for exposure to the
notified chemical.
The adverse health risk for waterside, storage and transport workers handling the cardboard
boxed containing wrapped and sealed cartridges is expected to be negligible except in the
event of accident spills.
There is Low Concern to occupational health and safety under the conditions of the
occupational settings described.
Public Health
Exposure of the general public as a result of transport and disposal of products containing the
notified chemical is assessed as being negligible. Members of the public will not use
products containing the notified chemical, as they will only be used in photo-processing
machines. Public exposure via contact with processed photographs is expected to be
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negligible, as the photographs are washed and dried after development, which would be
expected to remove the residual notified chemical.
There is No Significant Concern to public health under the use conditions described.
Environmental Effects
The notified chemical will enter environmental compartments indirectly through the release
of treated wastes into the sewer and by direct release from discarded cartridges at landfill
sites. Based on the import volume, method of packaging and low concentration of the
notified chemical, release to the environment is expected to be low but widespread.
Although it is not considered to be readily biodegradable, significant biodegradation of the
notified chemical does occur over the 28 day test. The low expected octanol-water partition
coefficient and high water solubility indicate the notified chemical will be predominantly
distributed in water, where it will become diluted and dispersed. However, it would chelate
metals which would remove it from water faster than predicted from its physico-chemical
properties.
The results of the ecotoxicological data indicate the notified substance is practically non toxic
to moderately toxic to aquatic organisms. The most sensitive species is algae, where the 72
hour EbC50 is 9.3 mg/L.
Based on annual imports of 600 kg/annum, and assuming the majority of this is eventually
released to sewer and not removed during sewage treatment processes, the daily release on a
nationwide basis to receiving waters is estimated to be 1.64 kg/day. Assuming a national
population of 19,000,000 and that each person contributes an average 150 L/day to overall
sewage flows, the predicted concentration in sewage effluent on a nationwide basis is
estimated as 0.57 礸/L.
When released to receiving waters the concentration is generally understood to be reduced by
a further factor of at least 10, and so the Predicted Environmental Concentration (PEC) is
around 0.057 礸/L.
The PEC/PNEC ratio for the aquatic environment, assuming nationwide use, is 0.0006. This
value is significantly less than 1, indicating no immediate concern to the aquatic compartment
even if release is more concentrated than assumed.
RECOMMENDATIONS
Control Measures
Occupational Health and Safety
? Employers should implement the following engineering controls to minimise
occupational exposure to the notified chemical as introduced in the product:
- Ventilation at the workplaces
? Employers should ensure that the following personal protective equipment is used by
workers to minimise occupational exposure to the notified chemical as introduced in
the product:
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- Protective clothing
- Eye protection
- Gloves
Guidance in selection of personal protective equipment can be obtained from
Australian, Australian/New Zealand or other approved standards.
? A copy of the MSDS should be easily accessible to employees.
? If products and mixtures containing the notified chemical are classified as hazardous
to health in accordance with the NOHSC Approved Criteria for Classifying
Hazardous Substances, workplace practices and control procedures consistent with
provisions of State and Territory hazardous substances legislation must be in
operation.
Disposal
?The notified chemical should be disposed of into the photo processing machine's
effluent tank and treated according to Photo Uniform Regulations for the
Environment (PURE) code of practice prior to release into the sewer.
Emergency procedures
?Spills/release of the notified chemical should be contained as described in the MSDS
(collected and placed into the photo processing machine's effluent tank) and treated
according to Photo Uniform Regulations for the Environment (PURE) code of
practice prior to release into the sewer.
Secondary Notification
The Director of Chemicals Notification and Assessment must be notified in writing within 28
days by the notifier, other importer or manufacturer:
Under Section 64(2) of the Act:
- if any of the circumstances listed in the subsection arise.
The Director will then decide whether secondary notification is required.
No additional secondary notification conditions are stipulated.
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15 PUBLICATION SUMMARY REPORT
NT-16
Summary Report
Reference No: LTD/1015
Canon Australia Pty Ltd of 1 Thomas Holt Drive North Ryde NSW 2113 has submitted a
limited notification statement in support of their application for an assessment certificate for
NT-16. The notified polymer is intended to be used as a component of a developer for
electrophoto-copying machines and electrophotographic printers. Less than one tonne of the
notified chemical will be imported per annum for each of the first five years.
ASSESSMENT OF PUBLIC, OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY AND
ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS
Hazard Assessment
The notified polymer gave a negative result in the bacterial mutagenicity test. No other
toxicity data have been provided for the notified polymer. The notifier states that the
developer may cause irritation on contact with the eyes. Inhalation may cause respiratory
tract irritation and coughing. No component of the developer is listed as a human carcinogen
or a potential carcinogen.
The notified polymer has low water solubility and a low vapour pressure, and hence has low
bioavailability. It contains low residual monomers. Therefore, the notified polymer is
unlikely to be a hazardous substance according to the NOHSC Approved Criteria for
Classifying Hazardous Substances
Occupational Health and Safety
Exposure to developers containing the notified polymer during transport of pre-packed
cartridges or bottles should not occur except in the event of accidental spillage.
The notified polymer will be imported in pre-packed cartridges or bottles at <1%. Dermal and
inhalation exposure of office workers to the notified polymer may occur when replacing
spent cartridges and clearing paper jams from the printer or photocopier. However, the design
of the cartridges is such that exposure to the notified polymer should be low.
Dermal and inhalation exposure of maintenance workers to the notified polymer is possible
during routine maintenance and developer replenishment but is expected to be low due to the
low concentration of the notified polymer in the developer. Due to their frequent exposure to
developers, maintenance personnel should wear cotton or disposable gloves.
Overall, the risk of adverse health effects arising from exposure to the notified polymer is low
due to its expected low toxicity, low concentration in developer and low potential for
exposure. Nevertheless, due to the particulate nature of the developer, skin, eye and
respiratory exposure should be avoided. Photocopies and printers should be located in well-
ventilated areas. The NOHSC exposure standard for nuisance dusts of 10 mg/m3 TWA must
be maintained in the workplace. Australia has no exposure standard for respirable dust,
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however, the American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH)
Threshold Limit Values (TLV) of 3 mg/m3 TWA is recommended.
The low concentration of the notified polymer in the developer, the limited contact to the
developer when in use, the presence of adequate ventilation in the workplace and the use of
disposable gloves by maintenance personnel would ensure that the occupational risk posed by
the notified polymer is low when used as specified in the notification.
Public Health
There is low potential for public exposure to the notified polymer during transportation,
handling and usage of the developer unless accidental spillage occurs. In view of its physical
and chemical properties, its low proportion in the developer, and the pattern of package and
usage of the developer, the notified polymer is unlikely to pose a significant hazard to public
health.
Environmental Effects
The notified polymer will enter environmental compartments by direct release from discarded
cartridges, bottles and plastic bags at landfill sites. Based on the import volume, method of
packaging and low concentration of the notified polymer in the developer, release of the
notified polymer to the environment is expected to be low but widespread.
As a consequence of its low water solubility, the notified polymer is likely to be immobilised
through adsorption onto soil particles and sediments. Polydimethylsiloxanes are unstable in
landfill and on dry sediments because under dry conditions, clay minerals catalyse their
hydrolytic decomposition to smaller molecules, some of which may be volatile and enter the
atmosphere. However, when released to the atmosphere, low molecular weight organosilanes
are apparently rapidly degraded through photolysis. Therefore in landfill, the notified
polymer would eventually degrade and as such poses little risk to the environment.
Releases to the sewer will be low because very little of the notified polymer is expected to
reach water and partition to supernatant water. Furthermore, the polymer is not expected to
bioaccumulate due to its limited release to water.
On the basis of the available information, the overall environmental hazard of the notified
polymer is expected to be low.
RECOMMENDATIONS
Control Measures
Occupational Health and Safety
No special precautions are required for the notified polymer when used at low quantities as a
developer in pre-packed bottles or cartridges for electrophoto-copying machines or
electrophotographic printers. However, in the interests of good occupational health and
safety, the following guidelines and precautions should be observed for use of developers
containing the notified polymer:
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? Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
? Avoid generation of dust. Photocopiers and printers should be located in well
ventilated areas. The NOHSC Exposure Standard of 10 mg/m3 TWA should be
maintained in the workplace.
? Service personnel should wear cotton or disposable gloves when replenishing
developer and servicing copying machines and printers.
Guidance in selection of personal protective equipment can be obtained from
Australian, Australian/New Zealand or other approved standards.
? A copy of the MSDS should be easily accessible to employees.
? If products and mixtures containing the notified polymer are classified as hazardous to
health in accordance with the NOHSC Approved Criteria for Classifying Hazardous
Substances, workplace practices and control procedures consistent with provisions of
State and Territory hazardous substances legislation must be in operation.
Disposal
?The notified polymer should be disposed of in landfill.
Emergency procedures
?Spills/release of the notified polymer should be contained as described in the
MSDS (ie. sweep onto paper and transfer to a sealable waste container) and
the resulting waste disposed of in landfill.
Secondary Notification
The Director of Chemicals Notification and Assessment must be notified in writing within 28
days by the notifier, other importer or manufacturer:
(1) Under Section 64(1) of the Act;
- the molecular weight of the polymer is less than 1000 and the polymer contains
nitrogen atoms which may become cationic. If the import volume exceeds 1 tonne
per year, a full standard notification should be submitted.
(2) Under Section 64(2) of the Act:
- if any of the circumstances listed in the subsection arise.
The Director will then decide whether secondary notification is required.
No additional secondary notification conditions are stipulated.
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16 PUBLICATION SUMMARY REPORT
NT-22
Summary Report
Reference No: LTD/1016
Canon Australia Pty Ltd of 1 Thomas Holt Drive North Ryde NSW 2113 has submitted a
limited notification statement in support of their application for an assessment certificate for
NT-22. The notified polymer is intended to be used as a component of a toner formulation for
electrophoto-copying machines and electrophotographic printers. Less than 100 tonnes of the
notified chemical will be imported per annum for each of the first five years.
ASSESSMENT OF PUBLIC, OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY AND
ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS
Hazard Assessment
The notified polymer gave a negative result in the bacterial mutagenicity test. No other
toxicity data have been provided for the notified polymer.
The notified polymer has low water solubility and a low vapour pressure, and hence has low
bioavailability. It contains low residual monomers and 2-propanol, which is present as an
impurity at a concentration below the cut-off level for classification as a hazardous substance
in accordance with the NOHSC List of Designated Hazardous Substances. Therefore, the
notified polymer is unlikely to be a hazardous substance according to the NOHSC Approved
Criteria for Classifying Hazardous Substances.
Occupational Health and Safety
Exposure to printing toners containing the notified polymer during transport of pre-packed
cartridges or bottles should not occur except in the event of accidental spillage.
The notified polymer will be imported in pre-packed cartridges or bottles at up to 3%. Dermal
and inhalation exposure of office workers to the notified polymer may occur when replacing
spent cartridges and clearing paper jams from the printer or photocopier. However, the design
of the cartridges is such that exposure to the notified polymer should be low.
Dermal and inhalation exposure of maintenance workers to the notified polymer is possible
during routine maintenance and toner replenishment but is expected to be low due to the low
concentration of the notified polymer in the toner. Due to their frequent exposure to toners,
maintenance personnel should wear cotton or disposable gloves.
Overall, the risk of adverse health effects arising from exposure to the notified polymer is low
due to its expected low toxicity, low concentration in toner and low potential for exposure.
Nevertheless, due to the particulate nature of the toner, skin, eye and respiratory exposure
should be avoided. Photocopies and printers should be located in well-ventilated areas. The
NOHSC exposure standard for nuisance dusts of 10 mg/m3 (TWA) must be maintained in the
workplace. Australia has no exposure standard for respirable dust, however, the American
Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH) Threshold Limit Values (TLV)
of 3 mg/m3 TWA is recommended.
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The low concentration of the notified polymer in the toner, the limited contact to the toner
when in use, the presence of adequate ventilation in the workplace and the use of disposable
gloves by maintenance personnel would ensure that the occupational risk posed by the
notified polymer is low when used as specified in the notification.
Public Health
There is low potential for public exposure to the notified polymer during transportation,
handling and usage of the toner unless accidental spillage occurs. In view of its physical and
chemical properties, its low proportion in the toner, and the pattern of package and usage of
the toner, the notified polymer is unlikely to pose a significant hazard to public health.
Environmental Effects
The notified polymer will enter environmental compartments indirectly by disposal of waste
paper (for recycling, to landfill or for incineration) and by direct release from discarded
printer cartridges at landfill sites. Based on the import volume, method of packaging and low
concentration of the notified polymer in printer ink, release of the notified polymer to the
environment is expected to be low but widespread. Waste from the recycling process includes
sludge which is dried and disposed of to landfill, and very little of the notified polymer will
partition to the supernatant water which is released to the sewer.
Abiotic or slow biotic processes are expected to be largely responsible for the degradation of
the notified polymer as it is unlikely to be readily biodegradable. As a consequence of its low
water solubility, the notified polymer is likely to be immobilised through adsorption onto soil
particles and sediments.
Releases to the sewer will be low because very little of the notified polymer is expected to
reach water and partition to supernatant water. Furthermore, the substance is not expected to
bioaccumulate due to its high molecular weight and limited release to water.
On the basis of the available information, the overall environmental hazard of the notified
polymer is expected to be low.
RECOMMENDATIONS
Control Measures
Occupational Health and Safety
No special precautions are required for the notified polymer when used at low quantities as a
toner in pre-packed bottles or cartridges for electrophoto-copying machines or
electrophotographic printers. However, in the interests of good occupational health and
safety, the following guidelines and precautions should be observed for use of toners
containing the notified polymer:
? Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
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? Avoid generation of dust. Photocopiers and printers should be located in well-
ventilated areas. The NOHSC Exposure Standard of 10 mg/m3 TWA should be
maintained in the workplace.
? Service personnel should wear cotton or disposable gloves when replenishing toner
and servicing copying machines and printers.
Guidance in selection of personal protective equipment can be obtained from
Australian, Australian/New Zealand or other approved standards.
? A copy of the MSDS should be easily accessible to employees.
? If products and mixtures containing the notified polymer are classified as hazardous to
health in accordance with the NOHSC Approved Criteria for Classifying Hazardous
Substances, workplace practices and control procedures consistent with provisions of
State and Territory hazardous substances legislation must be in operation.
Disposal
?The notified chemical should be disposed of in landfill.
Emergency procedures
?Spills/release of the notified chemical should be contained as described in the MSDS
(ie. sweep onto paper and transfer to a sealable waste container) and the resulting
waste disposed of in landfill.
Secondary Notification
The Director of Chemicals Notification and Assessment must be notified in writing within 28
days by the notifier, other importer or manufacturer:
Under Section 64(2) of the Act:
- if any of the circumstances listed in the subsection arise.
The Director will then decide whether secondary notification is required.
No additional secondary notification conditions are stipulated.
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17 PUBLICATION SUMMARY REPORT
Z-46
Summary Report
Reference No: LTD/1018
Lubrizol International Inc. (ABN 52 073 495 603) of 28 River Street Silverwater NSW 2118
has submitted a limited notification statement in support of their application for an
assessment certificate for Z-46. The notified polymer is intended to be used as an emulsifier
in ammonium nitrate/fuel oil (ANFO) explosives. Less than 1000 tonnes of the notified
polymer will be imported per annum for each of the first five years.
ASSESSMENT OF PUBLIC, OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY AND
ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS
Hazard Assessment
No toxicology data was submitted for the notified polymer. The notified polymer is a
surfactant, and contains the amine functional group. For both these reasons, it may be
expected to have some irritant properties. The high molecular weight of the notified polymer
should preclude absorption across biological membranes, and systemic toxicity is not
expected.
As no data has been submitted the notified polymer cannot be classified under the NOHSC
Approved Criteria for Classifying Hazardous Substances.
Occupational Health and Safety
Occupational exposure is only likely during reformulation to produce explosives, and during
transfer to and from bulk tankers. In both cases, the most likely scenario is dermal and
accidental ocular exposure to drips and spills of the notified polymer as a 50 % solution in
mineral oil. The notifier indicated that personal protective equipment used will include
neoprene or nitrile gloves, and safety glasses where appropriate.
Based on the likely irritant properties of the notified polymer, and the possibility of dermal
exposure to drips and spills during transfer and blending operations, there is a possibility of
dermal irritation if appropriate protective equipment (particularly gloves) is not used. As the
solution is a potential ocular irritant, safety glasses should be used at all times while
transferring or blending the 50 % solution of the notified polymer. At the low concentrations
present in the final blended explosives (< 1 %), the irritant properties of the notified polymer
are not expected to result in occupational health risk.
Public Health
The notified chemical will only be available to explosive industry end users and will not be
available to the public. Very little public exposure is expected during transport, storage and
end use. It is therefore unlikely to pose a significant public health risk.
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Environmental Effects
Minimal release to the environment of the explosives containing the notified polymer is
expected under normal use, because of the explosive nature of the end use product
containing the notified polymer.
Residues remaining in the import containers will most likely be rinsed from the container
and incinerated. Any spills during blending of the explosive are expected to be contained and
disposed of via incineration. Incineration would destroy the material with production of
water vapour, and oxides of carbon and nitrogen.
When the explosive emulsion containing the notified polymer is detonated, it is expected that
the material would be destroyed immediately, again producing oxides of carbon and nitrogen.
Hence, it is anticipated that the majority of the notified polymer will be destroyed through
normal use.
RECOMMENDATIONS
Control Measures
Occupational Health and Safety
?Employers should ensure that the following personal protective equipment is used by
workers to minimise occupational exposure to the notified polymer:
- gloves (neoprene or nitrile)
- safety glasses at all times when the notified polymer is transferred or blended
- industrial clothing and footwear
Guidance in selection of personal protective equipment can be obtained from
Australian, Australian/New Zealand or other approved standards.
? A copy of the MSDS should be easily accessible to employees.
? If products and mixtures containing the notified polymer are classified as hazardous to
health in accordance with the NOHSC Approved Criteria for Classifying Hazardous
Substances, workplace practices and control procedures consistent with provisions of
State and Territory hazardous substances legislation must be in operation.
Secondary Notification
The Director of Chemicals Notification and Assessment must be notified in writing within 28
days by the notifier, other importer or manufacturer:
(1) Under Section 64(2) of the Act:
- if any of the circumstances listed in the subsection arise.
The Director will then decide whether secondary notification is required.
No additional secondary notification conditions are stipulated.
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1,3-Benzenedicarboxylic acid, polymer with hexanedioic acid, 2,2'
oxybis[ethanol] and 1,2-propanediol (PE 218)
Summary Report
Reference No: PLC/222
Henkel Adhesives Australia Pty Ltd of 55 Korong Road West Heidelberg VIC 3081 (ABN 82
001 302 996) has submitted a synthetic polymer of low concern (PLC) notification statement
in support of their application for an assessment certificate for 1,3-Benzenedicarboxylic acid,
polymer with hexanedioic acid, 2,2' oxybis[ethanol] and 1,2-propanediol (PE 218). The
notified polymer is to be used as a hardener in polyurethane laminating adhesives used to
coat plastic film for flexible packaging products. Approximately 5 tonnes of the notified
polymer will be imported per annum for each of the first five years.
ASSESSMENT OF PUBLIC, OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY AND
ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS
Hazard Assessment
No toxicological information has been provided for the notified polymer. The notified
polymer contains low concentrations of residual monomers. Since the notified polymer has
high molecular weight, it is not expected to be absorbed across the skin or other biological
membranes, and resultant systemic toxicity would be limited. The polymer meets the PLC
criteria and is unlikely to be a hazardous substance according the NOHSC Approved Criteria
for Classifying Hazardous Substances.
Occupational Health and Safety
There is little potential for occupational exposure to the notified polymer in the transport and
storage of the polymer solution other than in the event of an accidental spill.
During adhesive formulation (manual transfer in the absence of mechanical delivery system,
blending and connecting/disconnecting hoses during automated delivery), end use, and
cleaning of equipment, the main exposure route for the notified polymer will be dermal. The
high molecular weight of the polymer will preclude its absorption through the skin. Standard
protective measures including local exhaust ventilation, coveralls (or similar protective
apparel), protective eyewear and impervious gloves used during these activities should
provide sufficient protection against the notified polymer.
The final adhesive mix, containing the notified polymer, could contain a wide variety of
additional ingredients, which may cause adverse health effects. Exhaust ventilation, personal
protective equipment, such as safety glasses, impervious gloves and coveralls (or similar
protective apparel) should provide adequate protection to workers handling the adhesive mix.
Inhalation exposure to vapour is not expected to be significant due to the low volatility of the
notified polymer.
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The notified polymer becomes unavailable for absorption once it is incorporated in the
laminated material. Given the engineering controls and supplementary personal protective
clothing, the health risk for workers during formulation and end-use is expected to be low.
The notified polymer per se presents a low hazard to human health. The control measures in
place during adhesive formulation and end-use will ensure sufficient protection against the
notified polymer. No specific risk reduction measures are necessary.
Public Health
The notified polymer is not available for sale to the public. Although members of the public
may handle packaging and consume food from laminated packages manufactured using the
notified polymer, the risk to public health from the notified polymer is likely to be low
because the notified polymer is sandwiched between two impermeable layers and is unlikely
to be bioavailable.
Environmental Effects
The majority of the notified polymer will polymerise to form a very high molecular weight
and stable polymer, which will be incorporated into the packaging products. It is expected
that most of these packages will be disposed of through domestic garbage disposal and will
eventually find their way into landfill or be incinerated. A small amount of waste polymer
may be generated during formulation of the laminating adhesives, or as a result of incidental
spills, or container residues. This material will harden when cured, and is expected to be
disposed of as a standard plastic in landfill.
In landfill, the cured adhesives and packaging products containing the polymer, will be
immobile, and are expected to be degraded slowly by microbial and abiotic processes.
Incineration will destroy the polymer producing water vapour and oxides of carbon.
Under normal usage, the notified polymer will not enter the aquatic environment or pose a
threat to aquatic organisms. Should the polymer enter the aquatic environment, its high
molecular weight would prevent movement across biological membranes. As such, the
notified polymer is not expected to bioaccumulate.
The low environmental exposure of the notified polymer as a result of the proposed use
indicates that he overall environmental hazard should be low.
RECOMMENDATIONS
Control Measures
Occupational Health and Safety
? Employers should implement the following engineering controls to minimise
occupational exposure to the notified polymer:
- Exhaust ventilation during adhesive formulation and end use
- Enclosed and automated mixing
- Automated laminating processes
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? Employers should implement the following safe work practices to minimise
occupational exposure during handling of the notified polymer:
- Avoid spills and splashes during manual transfer of the polymer into the dosing
unit and cleaning operations,
? Employers should ensure that the following personal protective equipment is used by
workers to minimise occupational exposure to the notified polymer:
- overalls (or similar protective apparel)
- safety glasses
- impervious gloves
Guidance in selection of personal protective equipment can be obtained from
Australian, Australian/New Zealand or other approved standards.
? A copy of the MSDS should be easily accessible to employees.
? If products and mixtures containing the notified polymer are classified as hazardous to
health in accordance with the NOHSC Approved Criteria for Classifying Hazardous
Substances, workplace practices and control procedures consistent with provisions of
State and Territory hazardous substances legislation must be in operation.
Secondary Notification
The Director of Chemicals Notification and Assessment must be notified in writing within 28
days by the notifier, other importer or manufacturer:
Under Section 64(1) of the Act; if
(1)
- the notified polymer is introduced in a chemical form that does not meet the PLC
criteria.
or
(2) Under Section 64(2) of the Act:
- if any of the circumstances listed in the subsection arise.
The Director will then decide whether secondary notification is required.
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19 PUBLICATION SUMMARY REPORT
Lexmark Polyer HB-580
Summary Report
Reference No: PLC/276
Lexmark International (Australia) Pty. Ltd (ABN 86 050 148 466) of 12A Rodborough Road,
Frenchs Forest NSW 2086 has submitted a synthetic polymer of low concern (PLC)
notification statement in support of their application for an assessment certificate for
Lexmark Polymer HB-580. The notified polymer is intended to be used as a component of
toner cartridges for printers. Up to 800 kg of the notified polymer will be imported per
annum for each of the first five years.
ASSESSMENT OF PUBLIC, OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY AND
ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS
Hazard Assessment
No toxicological data was supplied by the notifier. The MSDS states that no adverse effects
are expected following contact with the notified polymer. With a high NAMW and a small
percentage of low molecular weight species, the polymer is unlikely to penetrate biological
membranes.
Several polymer constituents are classified as hazardous substances according to NOHSC
Approved Criteria for Classifying Hazardous Substances. However, the reported
concentration of all hazardous residual monomers is below the concentration cut off.
Occupational Health and Safety
The occupational health risk to transport and storage workers is considered to be negligible,
as they will be only be exposed to the notified polymer in the event of an accident or damage
to packaging.
Office workers are not expected to come into contact with the notified polymer under normal
circumstances. The design of the toner cartridges is such that exposure to Lexmark Polymer
HB-580 should be minimal. Dermal exposure may occur during changing of toner cartridges
if a small quantity of toner is present around the printer. There may be a low level of toner
dust in the immediate vicinity of printers when they are operating, although inhalation
exposure to the notified polymer is expected to be negligible. Exposure to the notified
polymer is not expected to occur once the toner is bound to paper. Based on expected low
toxicity of the polymer and the expected low exposure, the health risk posed to office workers
is negligible. Employers are responsible for maintaining the NOHSC exposure standard for
nuisance dust of 10 mg/m3 TWA.
Maintenance workers may be exposed to the toner dust repeatedly when servicing
photocopies and printers. Exposure is anticipated predominantly by the dermal route, hence
the wearing of cotton or disposable gloves is recommended. They are also likely to encounter
inhalation exposure to dust containing up to 10% inspirable particles. It is recommended that
printers/photocopiers be placed in well-ventilated areas. Given the training they receive, the
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low anticipated toxicity of the notified polymer and PPE worn, the risk of adverse health
effects in this worker category is likely to be low.
Pre-packed toner cartridges are sealed and worker exposure to the toner is minimised by the
use of appropriate gloves and replacement procedures recommended by the manufacturer.
The notified polymer is of low concern to human health and safety.
Public Health
Public exposure to the toner powder containing the notified polymer following transport
accidents, environmental contamination or the recycling of cartridges is unlikely. Public
exposure to the toner powder during the replacement of spent cartridges is more likely but is
not expected to be common. Contact with the notified polymer on printed paper is likely to be
negligible. Exposure is most likely to be dermal but ocular or respiratory contact is also
possible. Exposure is likely to be of an infrequent or transient nature. The low likelihood of
contact with the notified polymer and the expected low toxicity of the notified polymer
suggest that the notified polymer will not pose a significant risk to public health when used in
the proposed manner.
Environmental Effects
The polymer is not expected to enter the water compartment and pose a threat to aquatic
organisms during its use as a component in toner cartridges. Ultimately most of the notified
polymer in the toner will be bound to printed paper, which will be either buried in landfill,
incinerated, or recycled at the end of its useful life. A small amount of the polymer may enter
the soil environment directly at landfill sites when spent cartridges are disposed of with
normal office garbage. However in landfill, the polymer will be immobile due to its low
water solubility and is not expected to present a threat to terrestrial organisms given the low
import volumes and expected nationwide use of the product.
In the event of an accident, should the polymer enter the aquatic compartment, its high
molecular weight would preclude any appreciable absorption across biological membranes.
Hence it is not expected to bioaccumulate.
Given these considerations, the potential risk to the environment posed by the use of the
polymer is low.
RECOMMENDATIONS
Occupational Health and Safety
? Employers should implement the following safe work practices to minimise
occupational exposure to the new toner product containing the notified polymer:
- Adequate induction and training programs for service personnel.
? Employers should ensure that the following personal protective equipment is used by
maintenance workers to minimise occupational exposure to the new toner product:
- Wearing of cotton or disposable gloves when servicing printers or removing spent
cartridges.
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Guidance in selection of personal protective equipment can be obtained from
Australian, Australian/New Zealand or other approved standards.
? Employers are responsible for maintaining dust levels around printers below the
NOHSC exposure standard for nuisance dust of 10 mg/m3 TWA. Printers should be
located in well-ventilated areas.
? A copy of the MSDS should be easily accessible to employees.
? If products and mixtures containing the notified polymer are classified as hazardous to
health in accordance with the NOHSC Approved Criteria for Classifying Hazardous
Substances, workplace practices and control procedures consistent with provisions of
State and Territory hazardous substances legislation must be in operation.
Disposal
?The notified polymer should be disposed of either through recycling, landfill or
incineration.
Emergency procedures
?Spills/release of the notified polymer should be contained as described in the MSDS
(ie sweep onto paper and transfer to a sealable waste container) and the resulting
waste is disposed of in landfill.
Secondary Notification
The Director of Chemicals Notification and Assessment must be notified in writing within 28
days by the notifier, other importer or manufacturer:
(1) Under Section 64(1) of the Act; if
- the notified polymer is introduced in a chemical form that does not meet the PLC
criteria.
(2) Under Section 64(2) of the Act:
- if any of the circumstances listed in the subsection arise.
The Director will then decide whether secondary notification is required.
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20 PUBLICATION SUMMARY REPORT
Promidium CO
Summary Report
Reference No: EX/33
Uniqema of 14 Woodruff Street, Port Melbourne, Victoria, 3207 has submitted a standard
notification statement in support of their application for an assessment certificate for
Promidium CO. The notified chemical is intended to be used as foam booster or fragrance
solubiliser in industrial detergent formulations at up to 5% and personal care products such as
shampoos at up to 4%. Less than 20 tonnes of the notified chemical will be imported per
annum for each of the first five years.
Since granting of the abovementioned Assessment Certificate, Symex Holdings Ltd (ACN
No. 091 035 353) of 14 Woodruff Street Port Melbourne VIC 3207 has submitted a
notification statement in support of their application for an extension of the original
Assessment Certificate for Promidium CO. Uniqema has agreed to this extension.
Information submitted by Symex Holdings Ltd pertains to the introduction of the notified
chemical for use in personal hair care products. Introduction volumes will be 2 tonnes per
year.
ASSESSMENT OF PUBLIC, OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY AND
ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS
Hazard Assessment
In acute toxicity tests, the notified chemical was shown to possess very low oral and low
dermal toxicity. Inhalation toxicity data were not provided.
A skin irritation test in rabbits showed thickening of the skin, desquamation and well-defined
erythema in the presence or absence of slight oedema. Slight erythema was still evident at
day 14. In a human patch test of a 5% aqueous solution, positive responses were observed in
a minority of subjects but these appeared idiosyncratic in origin and not of clinical
significance. An eye irritation test revealed corneal opacification in all animals. In addition,
diffuse red colouration of conjunctivae with eyelid swelling were also observed. In one
animal, iridal inflammation was evident up to day 14.
A skin sensitisation study in guinea pigs revealed that the notified chemical was not dermally
sensitising.
No clear clinical or macroscopical evidence of toxicity was observed in a pilot 7-day repeated
dose oral toxicity test in rats. In a more intensive 28-day study, a no observed effect level
(NOEL) of 15 mg/kg/day and a no observed adverse effect level (NOAEL) of 1000
mg/kg/day were assigned.
The notified chemical was shown to be non mutagenic in an in vitro bacterial mutation assay.
In an in vivo chromosome aberration assay, although increases in frequencies of
chromosomal aberrations were observed, these were only at cytotoxic levels of test substance
and the increases were non-reproducible. A mouse micronucleus assay also failed to indicate
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clastogenic properties of the notified chemical. Additionally, evidence of DNA damage was
not observed in a DNA repair test in hepatocytes.
On the basis of these toxicological data, the notified chemical is determined hazardous and
classified Irritant (Xi) according to the NOHSC Approved Criteria for Classifying Hazardous
Substances with the risk phrases R36/38 ?Irritating to Eyes and Skin.
Occupational Health and Safety
The notified chemical will be imported in neat liquid form in 200L high density polyethylene
drums and also in finished shampoos in 125 - 500 mL plastic bottles at up to 4%. Formulated
industrial detergent products containing up to 5% notified chemical will be packaged into
containers ranging in size from 0.5 L to 200L.
Occupational exposure to the notified chemical is unlikely during import, transport and
storage and would only be envisaged following accidental puncture of the polyethylene
drums or plastic bottles. If exposure to neat notified chemical occurs, skin and eye irritation
would be expected. Irritation of lesser severity may also occur upon prolonged exposure to
formulated products containing diluted notified chemical.
The notified chemical will be used to formulate industrial detergent products. Dermal and
ocular exposure to the notified chemical may occur from spillage during initial charging of
the mixing vessel with the imported liquid chemical. Exposure to diluted notified chemical
may occur also from slops and splashes during the filling of product containers. In addition,
inhalation exposure is possible from fugitive aerosols generated from the mixing process.
Maintenance workers are likely also to experience dermal exposure with the notified
chemical during routine plant maintenance. Dermal or ocular contact with the notified
chemical especially in neat form would be expected to result in persistent irritation.
Respiratory irritation would be expected also if inhalation exposure occurs.
In this respect, personal protective equipment consisting of impervious coveralls gloves and
eyewear should be worn when handling the neat notified chemical.
During end-use, cleaning workers may be exposed to the notified chemical mainly via the
dermal route during "mop and bucket" applications of industrial cleaning solutions
containing up to 5% notified chemical. Although acute exposure is unlikely to result in health
effects, prolonged or repeated exposure may result in dermal and/or ocular irritation. In
addition to protective clothing, plastic or rubber gloves should be used to limit dermal
exposure during these activities.
Public Health
As the chemical is used in personal care products, namely shampoo, public exposure is
significant. Public exposure through cleaning products is expected to be possible, but less
significant. A 60 kg woman applying 12 g of shampoo, containing 4% concentration of the
notified chemical, will be exposed to 0.8 mg/kg/d of the chemical (assuming 10% dermal
absorption) which is well below the NOEL of 15 mg/kg/d and provides an adequate margin
of safety. The notified chemical is a moderate eye irritant, and a slight skin irritant but is not a
skin sensitiser. Therefore at the low concentration in shampoo products, the notified chemical
is not likely to pose a significant threat to public health.
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Environmental Effects
The chemical will be imported into Australia and will be used as a component in a personal
care products and industrial cleaners. The end use products will be distributed nation wide.
Through use, the majority of the chemical is expected to be released to the sewer. In the
sewer, much of the chemical may be adsorbed to the sludge due to its surfactant properties,
which will be sent either to landfill or incinerated. The notified chemical remaining in
solution will be further diluted and degraded. The notified chemical is considered not to be
readily biodegradable but likely to be inherently biodegradable.
Ecotoxicity studies indicate that the notified chemical is not toxic to bacteria, moderately
toxic to fish and daphnia and highly to very highly toxic to algae.
A predicted No Effect Concentration (PNEC) of 7.2 礸/L can be determined by applying an
assessment factor to the most sensitive species Green Algae (EC50 = 0.72 礸/L). The
assessment factor of 100 was chosen as acute data are available for all trophic levels but no
chronic data are available.
The amount discharged with the treated waste water is estimated to be 1.96 礸/L after
dilution in receiving waters. This calculation is based on a worst case scenario with
maximum expected import volume of 20 tonnes, Australia wide use, and 0% adsorption to
sewage sludge. The Safety Factor for this chemical and the Predicted Environmental
Concentration indicate a low potential environmental hazard.
RECOMMENDATIONS
To minimise occupational exposure to Promidium CO, the following guidelines and
precautions should be observed:
Regulatory controls
?The NOHSC Chemicals Standards Sub-committee should consider the following
health hazard classification for the notified chemical:
R36/38 ?Irritating to Eyes and Skin
Occupational Health and Safety
?Employers should ensure that the following personal protective equipment is used by
workers to minimise occupational exposure to the notified chemical:
Protective eyewear, chemical resistant industrial clothing and footwear and
impermeable gloves should be used during occupational use of the neat notified
chemical. Where engineering controls and work practices do not to control exposure
to aerosols containing the notified chemical, a negative pressure organic vapour and
particle respirator should be used;
During end-use of industrial cleaning products containing up to 5% notified chemical,
in addition to protective clothing, plastic or rubber gloves should be used to limit
dermal exposure;
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Guidance in selection of protective eyewear may be obtained from Australian
Standard (AS) 1336 and Australian/New Zealand Standard (AS/NZS) 1337; for
industrial clothing, guidance may be found in AS 3765.2; for impermeable gloves or
mittens, in AS 2161.2; for occupational footwear, in AS/NZS 2210; for respirators, in
AS/NZS 1715 and AS/NZS 1716 or other internationally accepted standards;
? A copy of the MSDS should be easily accessible to employees;
? If products and mixtures containing the notified chemical are classified as hazardous
to health in accordance with the NOHSC Approved Criteria for Classifying
Hazardous Substances, workplace practices and control procedures consistent with
provisions of State and Territory hazardous substances legislation must be in
operation.
Emergency procedures
?Spillage of the notified chemical should be avoided. Spillages should be cleaned up
promptly with absorbents which should be put into containers for disposal;
Secondary Notification
The NICNAS Director must be notified in writing within 28 days by the notifier, other
importer or manufacturer:
(1) Under Section 64(1) of the Act:
- if more than 20 tonnes/year of the notified chemical is to be introduced, due to the
narrow safety margin for algae data on the likely extent of adsorption to sludge
and sediment may be requested.
(2) Under Section 64(2) of the Act:
- if any of the circumstances listed in this subsection arise.
The Director will then decide whether secondary notification is required.
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21 ACCESS TO FULL PUBLIC REPORT
NICNAS publishes a Full Public Report for each new chemical assessed. These reports are
available for public inspection at the library of the National Occupational Health & Safety
Commission at their Canberra office by appointment only. Please call the library on (02)
6279 1161 or (02) 6279 1163 to arrange to view the Full Public Report.
Reports can also be viewed and downloaded free of charge from our website at
www.nicnas.gov.au. Copies of these reports may also be requested, free of charge, by
contacting the Administration Section of NICNAS by phone: (02) 8577 8816 or fax: (02)
8577 8888.
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22 COMMERCIAL EVALUATION CATEGORY PERMIT
The permits listed in Table 1 were issued to import or manufacture the following chemicals
for commercial evaluation under section 21G of the Industrial Chemicals (Notification and
Assessment) Act 1989.
Table 1
Commercial Evaluation Category Permits
PERMIT COMPANY COMPANY CHEMICAL HAZARDOUS QUANTITY USE PERIOD
NUMBER NAME POSTCODE OR TRADE SUBSTANCE APPROV
NAME ED
No 2000 kg Production of 2 years
3175
GE Plastics Xylex
509
plastic articles
(Aust) Pty Polyester
Ltd
510
No 2000 kg Component of 2 years
3122
Crompton 1,3-
stabilizer
Specialties Dimethyl-4-
systems for PVC
Pty Ltd aminouracil
water pipes
No 2000 kg Superplasticiser 1 year
Sika Australia 2164
511 Polymer in
additive for
Pty Ltd Cemerol R-
concrete
515M and R-
520MC-37
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23 LOW VOLUME CATEGORY PERMITS
The permits listed in Table 2 were issued to import or manufacture the following chemicals
under section 21U of the Industrial Chemicals (Notification and Assessment) Act 1989. Low
Volume Category Permits are approved for 36 months.
Table 2
Low Volume Category Permits
PERMIT COMPANY COMPANY CHEMICAL OR HAZARDOUS USE DATE
NUMBER NAME POSTCODE TRADE NAME SUBSTANCE
424 Schwarzkopf 2086 2,6-Dihydroxy- No Ingredient 28.03.02
Pty Ltd 3,4- in hair
dimethylpyridine dye
425 Schwarzkopf 2086 1- No Ingredient 19.04.02
Pty Ltd Propanaminium, in
N,N,N- shampoo
trimethyl-3-[(1-
oxohexa
decyl)amino]-,
chloride
426 Schwarzkopf 2086 Siloxanes and No Ingredient 19.04.02
Pty Ltd silicones, 3- in hair
aminopropyl treatment
Me, di-Me, 3-
hydroxypropyl
Me, ethers with
polyethylene
glycol mono-Me
ethers, citrates
(salts)
427 Tiger 3051 Borane, trihydro Yes Chemical 15.04.02
Chemical [thiobis Synthesis
Company (methane)]
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24 EARLY INTRODUCTION PERMITS FOR NON-HAZARDOUS INDUSTRIAL
CHEMICALS
The permits listed in Table 3 were issued to import or manufacture the following chemicals
prior to the issue of their respective assessment certificates under section 30A of the Act.
Table 3
Early Introduction Permits
PERMIT COMPANY CHEMICAL OR USE
NUMBER NAME TRADE NAME
196 Specialised F-500 Enhance fire fighting
Fire Solutions
Pty Ltd
202 BASF Wattyl Polymer in ZK56-6516 Paint component
Coatings Pty
Ltd
203 BASF Wattyl Polymer in ZQ7-42406 Paint component
Coatings Pty
Ltd
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25 NOTICE OF CHEMICALS ELIGIBLE FOR LISTING ON THE AUSTRALIAN
INVENTORY OF CHEMICAL SUBSTANCES FIVE YEARS AFTER ISSUING OF
ASSESSMENT CERTIFICATES
Notice is given in accordance with section 14(1) of the Industrial Chemicals (Notification
and Assessment) Act 1989, that the following chemicals have been added to the Australian
Inventory of Chemical Substances.
Table 4
Chemicals Eligible for Listing on the Australian Inventory of Chemical Substances
CHEMICAL NAME CAS NUMBER MOLECULAR FORMULA
2-Propenoic acid, 2-methyl-, oxiranylmethyl ester, 398140-29-9 Unspecified
polymer with diethenylbenzene and ethenylbenzene,
trimethylamine-quaternized, chlorides
2-Propenoic acid, 2-methyl-, butyl ester, polymer with (C24H46O2.C22H42O2.C20H38O2.C19H36O2.C18H34O
70851-55-7
2.C17H32O2.C16H30O2.C8H15NO2.C8H14O2) x
2-(dimethylamino)ethyl 2-methyl-2-propenoate,
dodecyl 2-methyl-2-propenoate, eicosyl 2-methyl-2-
propenoate, hexadecyl 2-methyl-2-propenoate,
octadecyl 2-methyl-2-propenoate, pentadecyl 2-
methyl-2-propenoate, tetradecyl 2-methyl-2-
propenoate and tridecyl 2-methyl-2-propenoate
(C8 H16 O2. C6 H14 O3. C6 H14 O2. C6 H10 O4. C5
Hexanedioic acid, polymer with 1,4- 169156-42-7
cyclohexanedimethanol, H12 O2. C4 H2 O3) x
2,2-dimethyl-1,3-propanediol, 2-ethyl-2-
(hydroxymethyl)-1,3-propanediol,
2,5-furandione and 1,6-hexanediol
2-Anthracenesulfonic acid, 1-amino-9,10-dihydro-4- C28H23N3O7S2.Na
84057-97-6
[[2-methyl-5-[[(4-
methylphenyl)sulfonyl]amino]phenyl]amino]-9,10-
dioxo-, monosodium salt
2-Propenoic acid, butyl ester, polymer with 154099-14-6
(C24H40N2.C9H9Cl.C8H8.C7H12O2.C4H8Br2) x.
(chloromethyl)ethenylbenzene, 1,4-dibromobutane,
xC7H8O3S.xNa
ethenylbenzene and 2-heptadecyl-1H-benzimidazole,
graft, compd. with sodium 4-methylbenzenesulfonate
1,3,2-Dioxaphosphorinane, 5-butyl-5-ethyl-2-[2,4,6- 161717-32-4
C27H47O3P
tris(1,1-dimethylethyl)phenoxy]-
Piperidine, 4-[3-(dichloromethylsilyl)propoxy]-2,2,6,6- 137898-96-5
Unspecified
tetramethyl-, hydrolyzed, polymd.
Methanone, [2-hydroxy-4-(2- 96195-80-1
C16H14O3.C6H16O3Si.C4H12O3Si.O2Si
propenyloxy)phenyl]phenyl-, reaction products with
silica-trimethoxymethylsilane hydrolysis products and
triethoxysilane
1,3-Benzenedimethanamine, reaction products with 162568-25-4
Unspecified
polyethylene glycol mono-Bu ether and TDI
2-Propenoic acid, polymer with butyl 2-propenoate and C13 H26 O4 . x (C7 H12 O2 . C5 H8 O2. C3 H4 O2) x.
162682-13-5
x C4 H11 N O
ethyl 2-propenoate,
2-hydroxy-3-[(1-oxoneodecyl)oxy]propyl ester,
compd. with 2-amino-2-methyl-1-propanol
1H-Imidazolium, 1-ethyl-4,5-dihydro-1-(2- 38850-68-9 C25 H51 N2 O. C2 H5 O4 S
hydroxyethyl)-2-octadecyl-, ethyl sulfate (salt)
1H-Imidazolium, 1-ethyl-4,5-dihydro-1-(2- 110138-55-1 C18 H37 N2 O. C2 H5 O4 S
hydroxyethyl)-2-undecyl-, ethyl sulfate (salt)
1,3-Benzenedicarboxylic acid, polymer with 2-butyl-2- (C13H24O3. C12H18N2O2. C9H20O2. C8H14O2.
374928-96-8
C8H10O3 . C8H8.C8H6O4. C6H14O3. C6H10O4
ethyl-1,3-propanediol, butyl 2-methyl-2-propenoate,
C5H12O2. C5H8O3. C5H8O2. C3H4O2) x
2,2-dimethyl-1,3-propanediol,ethenylbenzene, 2-ethyl-
2-(hydroxymethyl)-1,3-propanediol,hexahydro-1,3-
isobenzofurandione, hexanedioic acid, 2-hydroxyethyl
2-propenoate, 5-isocyanato-1-(isocyanatomethyl)-
1,3,3- trimethylcyclohexane, methyl 2-methyl-2-
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propenoate, oxiranylmethyl tert-decanoate and 2-
propenoic acid
2,5-Pyrrolidinedione, 1-[2-[[2-[[2-[(2- 332076-35-4 Unspecified
aminoethyl)amino]ethyl]amino]ethyl]amino]ethyl]-,
monopolyisobutenyl derivs., reaction products with
polypropylene glycol diacrylate, succinic anhydride
polyisobutenyl derivs. and triethylenetetramine
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26 NOTICE OF AMENDMENTS TO THE AUSTRALIAN INVENTORY OF
CHEMICAL SUBSTANCES
Notice is given in accordance with section 20 of the Industrial Chemicals (Notification and
Assessment) Act 1989 (the Act) that the following amendment have been made to the
Australian Inventory of Chemical Substances (AICS).
The following chemicals have been added to AICS.
Table 5 Amendment to AICS
CHEMICAL NAME CAS NUMBER MOLECULAR FORMULA
122384-79-6 C18H30O. ?Ca.Unspecified
Alkenes, C15-18 alpha-, reaction products with
sulfurized tetrapropylenephenol calcium salt,
sulfurized
Formaldehyde, reaction products with calcium C18H30O.CH5N.CH2O.CaH2O2.S
122384-80-9
hydroxide, methylamine, sulfur and
tetrapropylenephenol
122384-82-1 Unspecified
Oxirane, ethyl-, homopolymer, 1,2-
ethanediylbis[carbamate] (2:1), mixed
ditetrapropylenephenyl and tetrapropylenephenyl
ethers
122384-84-3 Unspecified
Phenol, C18-30-alkyl tetrapropylene derivs.,
sulfurized, calcium salts, overbased
122384-85-4 Unspecified
Phenol, tetrapropylene-, sulfurized, calcium salts
122384-86-5 Unspecified
Phenol, tetrapropylene-, sulfurized, carbonates,
calcium salts
122384-87-6 Unspecified
Phenol, tetrapropylene-, sulfurized, carbonates,
calcium salts, overbased
(C2H4O)nC18H28O
123464-54-0
Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), alpha-[2(or 4)-
tetrapropenylphenyl]-omega-hydroxy-
C72H116O4P2S4Zn
11059-65-7
Zinc, bis[O,O-bis(tetrapropylenephenyl)
phosphorodithioato-kappa S, kappa S']-
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27 NOTICE OF PUBLICATION OF LIMONENE SUMMARY REPORT
The industrial chemical, LIMONENE, including isomers d-limonene (CAS No. 5989-27-5),
l-limonene (CAS No. 5989-54-8), and dipentene (CAS No. 138-86-3), has been assessed as a
priority existing chemical (PEC) under the Commonwealth Industrial Chemicals (Notification
and Assessment Act, 1989 (the Act).
An assessment report (PEC Report No.22) has been published under section 60F of the Act
and is available from the NICNAS website at:
http://www.nicnas.gov.au/publications/car/pec/pecindex.htm.
The summary report has been prepared in accordance with subsection 60F(4) of the Act, and
is published here.
The publication of this report revokes the declaration of limonene as a priority existing
chemical under section 62 of the Act.
Reports are also available (free) on request to:
NICNAS
GPO Box 58
Sydney NSW 2001
Australia
Toll free: 1800 638 528
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SUMMARY REPORT OF LIMONENE
CHEMICAL IDENTITY
1 Chemical name
Limonene occurs as the d and l isomers, and the racemic mixture dl-limonene known as
dipentene.
2 Registry numbers
d-Limonene l-Limonene Dipentene
CAS No: 5989-27-5 5989-54-8 138-86-3
EINECS No: 227-813-5 227-815-6 205-341-0
3 Other names
d-Limonene l-Limonene Dipentene
FEMA 2633 (-)-Limonene Acintene DP
(+)-4-Isopropenyl-1-methyl- 1-methyl-4-(1- Acintene DP dipentene
1-cyclohexene methylethenyl)-(s)-
Cajeputene
cyclohexene
d-(+)-Limonene Cinene
(+)-(R)-Limonene Dipanol
d-p-Mentha-1, 8-diene Inactive limonene
p-Mentha-1, 8-diene Kautschin
(R)-1-methyl-4-(1- Limonene
methylethenyl)-cyclohexene
NCI-C55572 dl-limonene
1,8(9)-p-Menthadiene
1-methyl-4-isopropenyl-
1-cyclohexene
Nesol
-1,8-Terpodiene
Unitene
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APPLICANTS
Amtrade International Pty Ltd Haarmann & Reimer (Aust) Pty Ltd
PO Box 6421 PO Box 6005
St Kilda Rd Blacktown
Central Post Office NSW 2148
Melbourne
VIC 8008
Amway of Australia Holt Lloyd Australia Pty Ltd
PO Box 202 PO Box 575
Castle Hill Castle Hill
NSW 1765 NSW 2154
Asia Pacific Specialty Chemicals International Flavours & Fragrances
Limited (Aust) Pty Ltd
PO Box 232 PO Box 695
Seven Hills Castle Hill
NSW 1730 NSW 1765
Australian Council of Trade Unions Keith Harris & Co Ltd
393 Swanston St 7 Sefton Rd
Melbourne VIC 3000 Thornleigh
NSW 2120
Australian Manufacturing Workers Lightning Products Pty Ltd
Union PO Box 61
3/440 Elizabeth St Williamstown
Melbourne VIC 3016
VIC 3000
Becot Pty Ltd (trade as Imtrade Loctite Australia Pty Ltd
Commodities) PO Box 2622
PO Box 395 Taren Point
Como NSW 2229
WA 6952
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Bostik Findley Australia Pty Ltd. Merck Pty Ltd
PO Box 50 207 Colchester Road
Thomastown Kilsyth
VIC 3074 VIC 3137
Bronson and Jacobs Pty Ltd Natural Fractions Pty Ltd
Locked Bag 22 PO Box 1234 Berri
Homebush SA 5343
NSW 2140
Campbell Brothers Ltd (Campbell Nowra Chemicals
Cleantec) 5 Flinders Rd
PO Box 490 Nowra
Sumner Park BC NSW 2541
QLD 4074
Clariant (Australia) Pty Ltd Orica Australia Pty Ltd
PO Box 23 PO Box 4311
Chadstone Melbourne
VIC 3148 VIC 3001
Peerless Emulsion Products Pty Ltd
Colgate-Palmolive Pty Ltd
PO Box 42
GPO Box 3964
Sydney Fairfield
NSW 2001 VIC 3078
Cosmark Pty Ltd Quantum Chemicals Pty Ltd
13/32 Campbell Ave PO Box 4107
Dee Why Dandenong South B.C
NSW 2099 VIC 3164
Quest International Australia Pty Ltd
Cussons Pty Ltd
282-300 Hammond Rd 6 Britton St
Smithfield
Dandenong
VIC 3175 NSW 2164
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Locked Bag 60
168 South Creek Rd
Wetherill Park
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NSW 2099 NSW 2164
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EKA Chemicals (Australia) Pty Ltd / Selleys Pty Ltd
Akzo Nobel Locked Mail Bag 700
15 Conquest Way Milperra
Hallam NSW 1891
VIC 3803
Enzacor Pty Ltd. (trade as Semal Pty Ltd (trading as
Fruitmark) Consolidated Chemical Co.)
1/944-946 Glenhuntly Rd. PO Box 999
Caulfield South Dandenong
VIC 3162 VIC 3175
Fernz Specialty Chemicals Septone Products Pty Ltd
Locked bag 2008 44 Aquarium Avenue
Chester Hill Hemmant
NSW 2162 QLD 4174
Givaudan Australia Pty Ltd The Product Makers (Australia) Pty
9 Carolyn St Ltd
Silverwater 50-60 Popes Rd
NSW 2128 Keysborough
VIC 3173
Ungerer Aust Pty Ltd
G.R.Davis Pty Ltd
PO Box 2143
PO Box 123
Taren Point
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28 NOTICE OF PUBLICATION OF ACRYLAMIDE SUMMARY REPORT
The industrial chemical, acrylamide (CAS No. 79-06-1) has been assessed as a priority
existing chemical (PEC) under the Commonwealth Industrial Chemicals (Notification and
Assessment Act, 1989 (the Act).
An assessment report (PEC Report No.23) has been published under section 60F of the Act
and is available from the NICNAS web site at
http://www.nicnas.gov.au/publications/car/pec/pecindex.htm.
The summary report has been prepared in accordance with subsection 60F(4) of the Act, and
is published here.
The publication of this report revokes the declaration of acrylamide as a priority existing
chemical under section 62 of the Act.
Reports are available (free) on request to:
NICNAS
GPO Box 58
Sydney NSW 2001
Australia
Further information about NICNAS publications may be obtained by calling:
02 8577 8800 (61-2-8577 8800) or fax 02 8577 8888 (61-2-8577 8888)
toll free 1800 638 528.
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SUMMARY REPORT OF ACRYLAMIDE
CHEMICAL IDENTITY
1 Chemical name (IUPAC)
2-Propenamide
2 Registry numbers
Acrylamide is listed on the Australian Inventory of Chemical Substances (AICS) as 2-
Propenamide.
CAS number 79-06-1
EINECS number 201-173-7
3 Other names
Acrylic acid amide; Ethylene carboxamide; Propenoic acid amide; Vinyl amide
4. Trade names
Acrylamide; Acrylamide, Dry Crystals; Acrylamide, 30% aqueous, inhibited; Acrylamide,
50% aqueous, inhibited; Acrylamide, 30% LC, inhibited;
APPLICANTS
Amtrade International Pty Ondeo-Nalco Australia Pty
Limited Limited
570 St Kilda Road 2 Anderson Street
Melbourne VIC 3004 Botany NSW 2019
Australian Council of Trade PCA Hodgson Chemicals Pty
Unions Limited
393 Swanston Street 19-25 Anne Street
Melbourne VIC 3000 St. Marys NSW 2760
BASF Australia Limited Rohm and Hass Australia Pty
Kororoit Creek Road Limited
Altona VIC 3018 969 Burke Road
Camberwell VIC 3124
Ciba Specialty Chemicals Pty SNF Australia Pty Limited
Limited 298 Broderick Road
6-8 Donaldson Street Lara VIC 3212
Wyong NSW 2259
Cytec Australia Holdings Pty Yorkshire Australia Pty Limited
Limited 1-13 Rooney Street
21 Solent Circuit Burnley VIC 3121
Baulkham Hills NSW 2153
Merck Australia Limited
207 Colchester Road
Kilsyth VIC 3137
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29 DRAFT SECTION 48 REPORTS FOR POLYCHLORINATED
NAPHTHALENES AND CHLORINATED STYRENES
A notice calling for information on uses of the following groups of chemicals was published
in the Commonwealth Chemical Gazette of 1 January 2002:
? Polychlorinated naphthalenes
? Chlorinated styrenes
Draft reports based on the information received are now available for comment. Comments
are to be provided by 4 June 2002. The reports can be found on the NICNAS website at
http:\\www.nicnas.gov.au\news.
Hard or read-only electronic copies of the draft report may be obtained directly from:
Existing Chemicals
NICNAS
GPO Box 58
Sydney NSW 2001
Australia
Toll free 1800 638 528
or may be requested by fax: (02) 8577 8888 or email: warwick.shaw@nicnas.gov.au.
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30 DECLARATION OF SODIUM CYANIDE AS A PRIORITY EXISTING
CHEMICAL
In accordance with section 51 of the Industrial Chemicals (Notification and Assessment) Act
1989, as amended, notice is given that the Minister for Health and Ageing, has declared
sodium cyanide, Chemical Abstracts Service number 143-33-9, as a priority existing
chemical (PEC) for full environmental assessment.
This notice details the scope and purpose of the assessment of sodium cyanide and what is
required of manufacturers, importers, formulators and industrial users of sodium cyanide.
REASONS FOR DECLARATION
The main uses of sodium cyanide are in gold mining, other precious metal reclaiming and in
laboratory assays.
Widespread use of sodium cyanide will provide a number of ways for the chemical to enter
into the environment. Mass bird poisonings as a result of consumption of contaminated
tailings dams have been reported in Australia. Sodium cyanide on contact with water
produces hydrogen cyanide which is a highly toxic and flammable gas.
Acute toxic effects may include the death of animals, birds or fish and death or low growth
rate in plants. Cyanides have high acute toxicity to aquatic life and to birds and animals.
Chronic toxic effects may include shortened lifespan, reproductive problems, lower fertility
and changes in appearance or behaviour. Cyanides are considered to have high chronic
toxicity to aquatic life, although there are insufficient data to evaluate chronic effects to
plants, birds or land animals.
In response to calls for public nominations, sodium cyanide was nominated for assessment as
a PEC by government agencies.
SCOPE AND PURPOSE OF THE ASSESSMENT
The assessment will identify the potential for environmental exposure in Australia and the
hazards of sodium cyanide so that the risk of adverse effects to the environment can be
determined. The assessment will draw on any international assessments of sodium cyanide,
investigate the risks in Australia and make recommendations for minimising any risks.
Current controls by industry would be assessed to identify whether these are adequate.
MATTERS TO BE TAKEN INTO ACCOUNT IN THE ASSESSMENT
The matters that will be taken into account in preparing the assessment report on sodium
cyanide are as follows:
(a) the properties of sodium cyanide;
(b) the uses of sodium cyanide;
(c) the extent of environmental exposure to sodium cyanide;
(d) any adverse environmental effects of sodium cyanide;
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(e) the risks to the environment resulting from exposure to sodium cyanide;
(f) the extent to which any risk is capable of being reduced.
REQUIREMENT TO APPLY FOR ASSESSMENT
Sodium cyanide will remain a PEC from 7 May 2002 until a summary assessment report is
published.
In accordance with the Act (section 55), all those who wish to manufacture or import sodium
cyanide during the period that it is a PEC must apply in writing using the PEC application
form. Importers of products/mixtures containing sodium cyanide must also apply for
assessment. There are no application fees. However, there is a penalty for manufacturing or
importing a PEC without first applying for assessment of the chemical.
Applications are required before 5 June 2002. Two or more persons may make joint
applications. Persons other than importers or manufacturers may apply for assessment.
Potential applicants are requested to contact the Contact Officer (details below) to obtain a
PEC information package (which contains the necessary forms and explanatory material).
For any information or assistance please contact Sneha Satya (details below).
REQUIREMENT TO PROVIDE INFORMATION
Importers, manufacturers, formulators and users of sodium cyanide play an important role in
the assessment process by providing information. The Act (sections 51 and 58) enables
collection of this information. The information being requested is detailed below.
Where information is listed below as being required, this means there is a penalty under the
Act for non-compliance.
Confidentiality may be claimed for certain items of information, not including environmental
data and health and safety information. Details on what items may be granted confidentiality
and how to make a formal application for confidentiality are included in the information
package. Note that a formal application is required and a fee of $500.
SUBMISSION OF INFORMATION
The closing date for provision of information is 9 August 2002.
Applicants are required to provide the following information:
a) the quantities of the chemical which have been imported (as `pure' sodium cyanide or in
products/mixtures) and/or manufactured by the applicant in the period 1 January 2000 to
date, broken down into quantities imported and/or manufactured in each separate calendar
year, and the quantities proposed to be imported and/or manufactured in the 12 calendar
months from 7 May 2002;
b) the quantities of the chemical which have been formulated into products/mixtures by the
applicant in the period 1 January 2000 to date, broken down into quantities formulated in
each separate calendar year, and the concentration of sodium cyanide in these
products/mixtures;
c) the uses or potential uses of sodium cyanide known to the applicant;
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d) the methods used or proposed to be used by the applicant in handling, storing,
manufacturing and disposal of sodium cyanide;
e) information on environmental exposure to sodium cyanide;
f) copies of Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and labels for sodium cyanide;
g) any unpublished studies relevant to the environmental toxicity and risks associated with
sodium cyanide and any other published and unpublished information relevant to the
assessment;
h) contact details of the persons to whom the applicant has supplied or intends to supply
sodium cyanide or products/mixtures containing sodium cyanide. This is an important
piece of information which enables NICNAS to contact downstream users for information
necessary for assessment. Customer lists are kept confidential.
Applicants are required to provide any relevant new information that becomes available while
the chemical is a PEC.
Persons who are not applicants (in this section referred to as notifiers) and who have
manufactured, imported or formulated sodium cyanide in the period 1 January 2000 to date,
are required to provide the following information:
a) the quantities of chemical and products/mixtures containing the chemical, which were
imported in the period 1 January 2000 to date, broken down into quantities imported in
each separate calendar year;
b) the quantities of chemical which were manufactured in the period 1 January 2000 to date,
broken down into quantities manufactured in each separate calendar year;
c) the quantities of chemical which have been formulated into products/mixtures in the
period 1 January 2000 to date, broken down into quantities formulated in each separate
calendar year, and the concentration in the products/mixtures;
d) the uses of the imported/manufactured/formulated sodium cyanide that are known to the
person.
e) contact details of the persons to whom the notifier has supplied or intends to supply
sodium cyanide or products/mixtures containing sodium cyanide.
f) copies of Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and labels for sodium cyanide;
g) any unpublished studies relevant to the environmental toxicity and risks associated with
sodium cyanide and any other published and unpublished information relevant to the
assessment;
h) contact details of the persons to whom the notifier has supplied or intends to supply
sodium cyanide or products/mixtures containing sodium cyanide. This is an important
piece of information which enables NICNAS to contact downstream users for information
necessary for assessment. Customer lists are kept confidential.
Persons who are not applicants but are intending to formulate sodium cyanide
products/mixtures while it is a PEC are required to provide the following information by the
due date or whenever it becomes known:
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a) the quantities of sodium cyanide which have been, or are proposed to be, formulated
into products/mixtures while the chemical is a PEC, and the concentrations in the
products/mixtures.
Any other persons who have relevant information (eg users of sodium cyanide ) are
encouraged to provide it.
Contact Officer: Stephen Zaluzny, ph (02) 8577 8883 or fax (02) 8577 8888 or email:
stephen.zaluzny@nicnas.gov.au
For further information or assistance, please contact Sneha Satya on (02) 8577 8880 or fax
(02) 8577 8888 or email: sneha.satya@nicnas.gov.au
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31 FOURTEENTH OECD SIDS INITIAL ASSESSMENT MEETING (SIAM)
The fourteenth OECD SIDS Initial Assessment Meeting (SIAM) was held at the OECD
headquarters in Paris, France from 26 to 28 March 2002. NICNAS participated in this
meeting as this enables access to hazard assessment reports conducted by other countries.
These reports are used as a basis for national priority existing chemical (PEC) reports
resulting in shorter assessment time without the need to review original toxicity studies.
Approximately 90 representatives from member countries, the European Commission and
industry attended the meeting.
Australia co-sponsored with UK a chemical -n-vinyl-pyrrolidone. Thirty-two chemicals were
listed for discussion, however due to time constraints four chemicals were deferred for
discussion later on the electronic discussion group. All the 28 chemicals discussed had SIDS
Initial Assessment Profiles (SIAPs) agreed at the meeting. The recommendations in the
SIAPs relate to whether the SIDS data set is complete and whether the chemical is a
candidate for further work. The chemicals discussed and their status at the conclusion of the
meeting are listed in the table.
Outcome of SIAM 14
CAS Chemical Sponsor Recommendation Outcome
Number
80057 Bisphenol UK/EU Candidate for SIAP
further work agreed
88120 N-Vinyl-pyrrolidone UK+Australia/ Candidate for SIAP
further work agreed
EU
81141 3,5-dinitro-2,6-dimethyl-4-tert- Netherlands/EU Candidate for SIAP
butyl acetophenone further work agreed
81152 1-tert-butyl-3,5-dimethyl-2,4,6- Netherlands/EU Candidate for SIAP
trinitrobenzene further work agreed
88197 o-Toluenesulfonamide Japan Currently of low SIAP
priority for further agreed
work
100414 Benzene, ethyl- US /Germany/EU Currently of low SIAP
priority for further agreed
work
126987 Methyl acrylonitrile Japan Currently of low SIAP
priority for further agreed
work
1333820 Chromium trioxide UK/EU Candidate for SIAP
further work agreed
7775113 Sodium chromate UK/EU Candidate for SIAP
further work agreed
7778509 Potassium dichromate UK/EU Candidate for SIAP
further work agreed
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7789095 Ammonium dichromate UK/EU Candidate for SIAP
further work agreed
1058801 Sodium dichromate UK/EU Candidate for SIAP
9 further work agreed
115957 Linalyl Acetate Switzerland Currently of low SIAP
priority for further agreed
work
78706 Linalool Switzerland/ICC Currently of low SIAP
A priority for further agreed
work
2403885 2,2,6,6-Tetramethylpiperidin-4- Japan/ICCA Currently of low SIAP
ol priority for further agreed
work
3319311 Tris(2-ethylhexyl)-1,2,4-benzene Japan/ICCA Currently of low SIAP
tricarboxylate priority for further agreed
work
50000 Formaldehyde Germany/ICCA Candidate for SIAP
further work agreed
56815 Glycerol UK/ICCA Currently of low SIAP
priority for further agreed
work
58082 Caffeine Gremany/ICCA Currently of low SIAP
priority for further agreed
work
78922 sec-Butyl alcohol US/ICCA Currently of low SIAP
priority for further agreed
work
102067 diphenylguanidine France/ICCA Candidate for SIAP
further work agreed
107062 1,2-Dichloroethane Germany/ICCA Toto be discussed
on EDG
121915 Isophthalic acid US/ICCA To be discussed on
EDG
128370 Butylated Hydroxytoluene Germany/ICCA Candidate for SIAP
(BHT) further work agreed
141786 Ethyl acetate US/ICCA Currently of low SIAP
priority for further agreed
work
1310732 Sodium hydroxide Portugal/ICCA/ Currently of low SIAP
EU priority for further agreed
work
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2867472 2-Dimethylaminoethyl Japan/ICCA Currently of low SIAP
methacrylate priority for further agreed
work
3452979 3,5,5-Trimethyl-1-hexanol Japan/ICCA Currently of low SIAP
priority for further agreed
work
1621975 5-Ethylidene-2-norbornene Japan/ICCA Candidate for SIAP
3 further work agreed
528449 Trimellitic acid & US/ICCA To be discussed on
552307 EDG
Trimellitic anhydride US/ICCA
839907 1,3,5-Triazine-2,4,6(1H,3H,5H)- Japan/ICCA Currently of low SIAP
trione, 1,3,5-tris(2- priority for further agreed
hydroxyethyl)- work
9038757 Formaldehyde, reaction products Germany/ICCA To be discussed on
8 with sulfonated 1,1'-oxybis EDG
[methylbenzene], sodium salts
ICCA = Industry Council of Chemical Associations
If you would like more information on SIAM 14, please contact Sneha Satya by phone
on (02) 8577 8880 or by email sneha.satya@nicnas.gov.au
More information on the OECD SIDS program can be obtained from the OECD website at:
http://www.oecd.org/ehs/hpv.htm
The SIDS reports are published by UNEP and can be accessed at:
http://irptc.unep.ch/irptc/sids/sidspub.html
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