Outcome of SIAM 16
Gazette
Commonwealth
of Australia
No. C 7, Tuesday, 1 July 2003
CHEMICAL
Published by the Commonwealth of Australia
ISSN 1035-9877
The Industrial Chemicals (Notification and Assessment) Act 1989 (the Act)
commenced on 17 July 1990. As required by Section 5 of the Act, a Chemical
Gazette is published on the first Tuesday in any month or on any days prescribed by
the regulations.
CONTENTS
NEW CHEMICALS
SUMMARY REPORTS
1 LTD/1054 TRIS AMBER 6
9
2 LTD/1056 BUTANOIC ACID, 3A, 4, 5, 6, 7, 7A-
HEXAHYDRO-4,7-METHANO-1H-INDENYL
ESTER [CYCLOBUTANATE]
3 LTD/1060 13
POLY(OXY-1,2-ETHANEDIYL), -HYDRO--
HYDROXY-, ETHER WITH METHYL -D-
GLUCOPYRANOSIDE (4:1), BENZOATE
4 LTD/1067 PRISMANTOL 15
5 LTD/1070 CYCLOPROPANECARBOXYLIC ACID, 3- 18
HEXENYL ESTER (Z)
6 LTD/1075 KERAVIS 20
7 STD/1008 ORANGE TEXTILE DYE 22
8 PLC/373 POLYESTER ALKYD 21 24
9 ACCESS TO FULL PUBLIC REPORT 26
PERMITS ISSUED
10 COMMERCIAL EVALUATION PERMITS 27
11 LOW VOLUME CHEMICAL PERMITS 28
12 LOW VOLUME CHEMICAL PERMITS IN FORCE AS AT 29
30 JUNE 2003
AUSTRALIAN INVENTORY OF CHEMICAL SUBSTANCES
36
13 NOTICE OF CHEMICALS ELIGIBLE FOR LISTING ON THE
AUSTRALIAN INVENTORY OF CHEMICAL SUBSTANCES FIVE
YEARS AFTER ISSUING OF ASSESSMENT CERTIFICATES
EXISTING CHEMICALS
14 THE SIXTEENTH OECD SIDS INITIAL ASSESSMENT MEETING 38
(SIAM)
SPECIAL NOTICES
15 CHANGES TO NEW CHEMICALS FEES & CHARGES 40
16 CHANGES TO NICNAS COMPANY REGISTRATION 42
ARRANGEMENTS
44
17 FINAL REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS FOR NICNAS LOW
REGULATORY CONCERN CHEMICALS (LRCC) REFORM
INITIATIVE
18 SECONDARY NOTIFCATIONS ASSESSED UNDER SECTION 45
71(1), (2) & (3) OF THE IC(NA) ACT 1989
19 LIST OF PRIORITY EXISTING CHEMICALS 47
THE NATIONAL LIST OF EXEMPTIONS FROM THE CHRYSOTILE 49
20
PROHIBITION AND PROHIBITION ON THE USE OF ACTINOLITE,
ANTHOPHYLLITE AND TREMOLITE ASBESTOS
51
21 AMENDMENTS TO THE ADOPTED NATIONAL EXPOSURE
STANDARDS FOR ATMOSPHERIC CONTAMINANTS IN THE
OCCUPATIONAL ENVIRONMENT (SOURCE A UPDATES BATCH
3) 2003
22 AMENDMENT TO THE ADOPTED NATIONAL EXPOSURE 52
STANDARDS FOR ATMOSPHERIC CONTAMINANTS IN THE
OCCUPATIONAL ENVIRONMENT (SOURCE D UPDATE) 2003
23 NEW AICS CD ROM-NOW AVAILABLE 54
55
24 SUMMARY OF DATA COLLECTED BY NICNAS ON CHEMICALS
UNDER CONSIDERATION FOR THE ROTTERDAM CONVENTION
ON PRIOR INFORMED CONSENT (PIC)
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1 PUBLICATION SUMMARY REPORT
Tris Amber
Summary Report
Reference No: LTD/1054
International Flavours & Fragrances (ABN 77 004 269 658) of 310 Frankston-
Dandenong Road, Dandenong South Victoria has submitted a limited notification
statement in support of their application for an assessment certificate for Tris Amber.
The notified chemical is intended to be used as a component of fragrance oil used in
the cosmetic and household products industries. Approximately100 kg 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
Based on the available data the notified chemical is classified as hazardous under the
NOHSC Approved Criteria for Classifying Hazardous Substances. The classification
and labelling details are:
Irritant (Xi)
?br>
R38 Irritating to skin
?br>
R41 Risk of serious damage to eyes
?br>
In addition the notified chemical is classified by the notifier as:
R53 May cause long term adverse effects on the aquatic environment
?br>
Occupational Health and Safety
There is Low Concern to occupational health and safety under the conditions of the
occupational settings described.
Public Health
There is No Significant Concern to public health when used in the intended manner.
Environmental Effects
On the basis of the PEC/PNEC ratios, the notified chemical is not considered to pose
a risk to the environment based on its reported use patterns.
RECOMMENDATIONS
Regulatory Controls
Hazard Classification and Labelling
? The NOHSC Chemicals Standards Sub-committee should consider the
following health hazard classification for the notified chemical:
- R38 Irritating to skin
- R41 Risk of serious damage to eyes
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? Use the following risk phrases for products/mixtures containing the notified
chemical:
- 5%-10%: R36 Irritating to eyes
- 10% R41 Risk of serious damage to eyes
- 20% R38 Irritating to skin & R41 Risk of serious damage to eyes
? Suppliers should label the notified chemical with the signal word `Hazardous'
and the risk phrases listed above.
Control Measures
Occupational Health and Safety
? Employers should implement the following safe work practices to minimise
occupational exposure during handling of the notified chemical in the
fragrance oil:
- Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) should be documented for the
process of transferring products containing the notified chemical from drums
to reaction vessels. SOPs should refer to the MSDS of the product and outline
PPE requirements
? Employers should ensure that the following personal protective equipment is
used by workers to minimise occupational exposure to the notified chemical in
the fragrance oil and formulated products:
- Protective clothing
- Chemically resistant gloves or gauntlets
- Chemical goggles or safety glasses
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 Tris Amber Super 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.
Environment
Disposal
? The notified chemical should be disposed of to landfill according to local
regulations .
? Avoid disposing into drains and waterways.
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Emergency procedures
? When spilled can contaminate soil and ground and surface water. Gross
spillages should be contained using sand or inert powder and earth.
? Collect and seal in properly labelled drums for disposal in accordance with
relevant Government regulations.
? Report spill to appropriate authorities if required.
? Prevent runoff into drains and waterways.
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 sub-section 64(1) of the Act:
- if over 1 tonne per annum of the notified chemical is used in Australia, a
chronic Daphnia toxicity test report and further information on
bioaccumulation, preferably through a test report, for the notified chemical are
required to be submitted.
Under sub-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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2 PUBLICATION SUMMARY REPORT
Butanoic acid, 3a, 4, 5, 6, 7, 7a-hexahydro-4,7-methano-1H-indenyl ester
[Cyclobutanate]
Summary Report
Reference No: LTD/1056
International Flavours & Fragrances (Australia) Pty Ltd (ABN 77 004 269 658) of
310 Frankston-Dandenong Road Dandenong South VIC 3175 has submitted a limited
notification statement in support of their application for an assessment certificate for
Butanoic acid, 3a, 4, 5, 6, 7, 7a-hexahydro-4,7-methano-1H-indenyl ester
[Cyclobutanate]. The notified chemical is intended to be used as a 1% component of a
fragrance oil which is a mixture of various aroma chemicals for use as a fragrance
enhancer in cosmetic and household products. About 150 kg 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
Based on the available data the notified chemical is not classified as hazardous under
the NOHSC Approved Criteria for Classifying Hazardous Substances.
Based on the available data, the notified chemical is classified as Chronic Hazard
Category 1: Very Toxic to Aquatic Life with Long Lasting Effects in accordance with
the OECD Globally Harmonised System for the Classification and Labelling of
Chemicals.
Environmental Assessment
On the basis of the PEC/PNEC ratio, the low volumes used, the proposed nationwide,
diffuse use pattern, and the potential re-use/disposal pattern the chemical is not
considered to pose a risk to the environment.
Occupational Health & Safety
There is Low Concern to occupational health and safety under the conditions of the
occupational settings described.
Public Health
There is No Significant Concern to public health when used in the proposed manner
RECOMMENDATIONS
Regulatory Controls
Hazard Classification and Labelling
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? The NOHSC Chemicals Standards Sub-committee should consider the
following [health, environmental and physico-chemical] hazard classification
for the notified chemical:
The notified chemical should be classified and labelled as follows under the OECD
(2002) Globally Harmonised System for the Classification and Labelling of
Chemicals: Chronic Hazard Category 1: Very Toxic to Aquatic Life with long
Lasting Effects.
Control Measures
Occupational Health and Safety
? Employers should implement the following engineering controls to minimise
occupational exposure to the notified chemical introduced as a 1% fragrance
oil mixture:
- Adequate ventilation, process automation and use of enclosed systems for
the blending operation, including enclosed and automatic transfer lines/pumps
for loading and emptying of the mixing vessels.
? Employers should implement the following safe work practices to minimise
occupational exposure during handling of the notified chemical introduced as
a 1% fragrance oil mixture:
- Documented standard operating instructions and procedures, including the
observation of good personal hygiene practices;
- Adequate induction and training programs for workers handling the
notified chemical;
- Implementation of general health surveillance and monitoring programs at
regular intervals.
? Employers should ensure that the following personal protective equipment is
used by workers to minimise occupational exposure to the notified chemical
introduced as a 1% fragrance oil mixture:
- Coveralls;
- Protective gloves;
- Safety glasses; and
- Safety boots.
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.
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Environment
? The following water quality assessment benchmark may be used by the
notifier and regulatory agencies for assessment of accidental release of the
notified chemical to the aquatic environment:
2.9 x 10-3 mg/L (3 礸/L; based on PNEC calculations).
-
? The following control measures should be implemented by the notifier and end
users to minimise environmental exposure of the notified chemical:
- DO NOT dispose of unused product to sewer. Do not allow unused
product or used containers to contaminate drains and watercourses.
Disposal
? The notified polymer should be disposed of to landfill in accordance with the
methods described in the Material Safety Data Sheet, including by licensed
waste contractor and in accordance with local jurisdiction waste management
guidance.
Storage
Emergency procedures
? Spills/release of the notified polymer should be handled by trained personnel
in accordance with the material safety data sheet provided by the
manufacturer.
? Spills/release of the notified chemical should be contained using sand or inert
powder and earth. Collect and seal in properly labelled drums for disposal in
accordance with relevant Government regulations.
? Avoid disposing to natural waterways or stormwater.
Transport and Packaging
? The following precautions should be taken by the manufacturer regarding
storage of the notified polymer:
- Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road and Rail
(DOTARS, 1996).
- International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code (IMO, 2000).
Secondary Notification
The Director of Chemicals Notification and Assessment must be notified in writing
within 28 days by the notifier, other importer or manufacturer:
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Under Section 64(1) of the Act;
- if over 150 kg per annum of the notified chemical is used in Australia, a
chronic Daphnia toxicity test report and a bioaccumulation test report, or
evidence showing a low potential for bioaccumulation, for the notified
chemical are required to be submitted.
or
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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3 PUBLICATION SUMMARY REPORT
Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), -hydro--hydroxy-, ether with methyl -D-
glucopyranoside (4:1), benzoate
Summary Report
Reference No: LTD/1060
Johnson & Johnson Pacific Pty Ltd (ABN 73001121446) of Level 3, 1 Bay Street
Broadway NSW 2007 has submitted a limited notification statement in support of
their application for an assessment certificate for Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), -hydro-
-hydroxy-, ether with methyl -D-glucopyranoside (4:1), benzoate. The notified
chemical is intended to be used as an emollient component in cosmetic formulations.
Up to 360 kg of the notified chemical will be imported per annum for the first five
years.
ASSESSMENT OF PUBLIC, OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY AND
ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS
Hazard Assessment
Based on the limited available data the notified chemical is not classified as hazardous
under the NOHSC Approved Criteria for Classifying Hazardous Substances.
Occupational Health and Safety
There is Low Concern to occupational health and safety under the conditions of the
occupational settings described.
Public Health
There is No Significant Concern to public health based on its reported use pattern.
Environmental Effects
The chemical is not considered to pose a risk to the environment based on its reported
use pattern and import volume.
RECOMMENDATIONS
Control Measures
Occupational Health and Safety
? 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.
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Environment
? The following control measures should be implemented by end users to
minimise environmental exposure during use of the notified chemical:
- Do not allow material or contaminated packaging resulting from spills to
enter drains, sewers or water courses.
Disposal
? The notified chemical should be disposed of to sewer or landfill.
Emergency procedures
? Gross spills/release of the notified chemical should be contained by sand or
inert powder and earth. Collect and seal in properly labelled drums for
disposal 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 Subsection 64(1) of the Act; if
- if the import volume increases above 1 tonne per annum then the notifier
should provide a full suite of results and test reports for physico-chemical
properties and ecotoxicity of the notified substance for aquatic organisms.
or
Under Subsection 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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4 PUBLICATION SUMMARY REPORT
Prismantol
Summary Report
Reference No: LTD/1067
International Flavours & Fragrances (ABN 77 004 269 658) of 310 Frankston-
Dandenong Road, Dandenong South Victoria has submitted a limited notification
statement in support of their application for an assessment certificate for Prismantol.
The notified chemical is intended to be used as a component of fragrance oil used in
the cosmetic and household products industries. Approximately 150 kg 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
Based on the available data the notified chemical is classified as hazardous under the
NOHSC Approved Criteria for Classifying Hazardous Substances. The classification
and labelling details are:
R38 Irritating to skin
R41 Risk of serious damage to eyes
R43 May cause sensitisation by skin contact
Based on the available data, the notified chemical should be classified and labelled for
environmental effects as follows under the OECD (2002) Globally Harmonised
System for the Classification and Labelling of Chemicals: Chronic Hazard Category
2. The toxicity classification is based on toxicity to algae in the range of 1 mg/L to 10
mg/L and the lack of ready biodegradability.
Occupational Health and Safety
There is Low Concern to occupational health and safety under the conditions of the
occupational settings described.
Public Health
There is No Significant Concern to public health when used in the intended manner.
Environmental Effects
On the basis of the PEC/PNEC ratio:
The chemical is not considered to pose a risk to the environment based on its reported
use pattern.
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RECOMMENDATIONS
Regulatory Controls
Hazard Classification and Labelling
? The NOHSC Chemicals Standards Sub-committee should consider the
following [health, environmental and physico-chemical] hazard classification
for the notified chemical:
- R41 Risk of serious damage to eyes
- R38 Irritating to skin
- R43 May cause sensitisation by skin contact
? Use the following risk phrases for products/mixtures containing the notified
chemical:
- [1% conc 5%]: R43 May cause sensitisation by skin contact
- [5% conc 10%]: R36 Irritating to eyes, R43 May cause sensitisation by
skin contact
- [10% conc 20%]: R41 Risk of serious damage to eyes, R43 May cause
sensitisation by skin contact
- [ 20%]: R38 Irritating to skin, R41 Risk of serious damage to eyes, R43
May cause sensitisation by skin contact
? Products containing more than [1%] notified chemical and available to the
public must carry the following safety directions on the label:
- S 24 Avoid contact with skin
- S 25 Avoid contact with eyes
- S26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water
and seek medical advice
- S 37 Wear suitable gloves
- S 39 Wear eye/face protection
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
the imported fragrance oils:
- Protective clothing
- Chemically resistant gloves or gauntlets
- Chemical goggles or safety glasses
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 Prismantol are classified as hazardous to
health in accordance with the NOHSC Approved Criteria for Classifying
Hazardous Substances, workplace practices and control procedures consistent
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with provisions of State and Territory hazardous substances legislation must
be in operation.
Environment
? The following control measures should be implemented by reformulator to
minimise environmental exposure during product formulation of the notified
chemical:
- Bunding and catch drains to prevent and material entering stormwater
drains or adjacent natural waterways.
Disposal
? The notified chemical should be disposed of to on-site effluent treatments
plants and then municipal sewer or to approved landfills.
Emergency procedures
? Spills/release of the notified chemical should be contained and adsorbed by
using sand or inert powder and earth. The collected material should be sealed
in drums and disposed of to 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(1) of the Act; if
- import quantities increase above 50 tonnes. The notified chemical is toxic
to aquatic organisms and therefore if import quantities increase above this
level the risk characterisation should be re-examined.
or
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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5 PUBLICATION SUMMARY REPORT
Cyclopropanecarboxylic acid, 3-hexenyl ester (Z)
Summary Report
Reference No: LTD/1070
International Flavours and Fragrances (Australia) Pty Ltd of 310 Frankston-
Dandenong Road Dandenong VIC 3175 (ABN 77 004 269 658) has submitted a
limited notification statement in support of their application for an assessment
certificate for Cyclopropanecarboxylic acid, 3-hexenyl ester (Z). The notified
chemical is intended to be used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetic and domestic
products. 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
Based on the available data the notified chemical is not classified as hazardous under
the NOHSC Approved Criteria for Classifying Hazardous Substances.
Environmental Assessment
On the basis of the PEC/PNEC ratios, the notified chemical is not considered to pose
a risk to the environment based on its reported use patterns.
Occupational Health and Safety
There is Low Concern to occupational health and safety under the conditions of the
occupational settings described.
Public Health
There is Negligible Concern to public health.
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:
- Coveralls, gloves, glasses
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
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procedures consistent with provisions of State and Territory hazardous
substances legislation must be in operation.
Disposal
? The notified chemical should be disposed of to landfill according to local
regulations.
? Avoid disposing into drains and waterways.
Emergency procedures
? When spilled can contaminate soil and ground and surface water. Gross
spillages should be contained using sand or inert powder and earth.
? Collect and seal in properly labelled drums for disposal in accordance with
relevant Government regulations.
? Report spill to appropriate authorities if required.
? Prevent runoff into drains and waterways.
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 subsection 64(1) of the Act; if
- over 1 tonne per annum of the notified chemical is used in Australia, in
which case test reports on vapour pressure, hydrolysis as a function of pH,
adsorption/desorption, a full suite of ecotoxicity studies and the remaining
toxicological studies in Part C of the schedule are required to be submitted;
or
Under subsection 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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6 PUBLICATION SUMMARY REPORT
Keravis
Summary Report
Reference No: LTD/1075
Croda Singapore Pte Ltd (trading as Croda Australia) of Suite A1, 44-46 Mandarin
Street Villawood NSW 2163 (ABN 34 088 345 457) has submitted a limited
notification statement in support of their application for an assessment certificate for
Keravis. The notified polymer is intended to be used in hair care products such as
shampoos and conditioners. Less than one tonne of the notified polymer will be
imported per annum for the first five years.
ASSESSMENT OF PUBLIC, OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY AND
ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS
Hazard Assessment
Based on the available data the notified polymer is not classified as hazardous under
the NOHSC Approved Criteria for Classifying Hazardous Substances.
Occupational Health and Safety
There is Low Concern to occupational health and safety under the conditions of the
occupational settings described.
Public Health
There is Low Concern to public health under the conditions of the settings described.
Environmental Effects
The notified polymer is not considered to pose a risk to the environment based on its
low import volume.
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 hair care product manufacture and filling
operations
- Enclosed and automated mixing and bottle filling operations
? 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
mixing vessel and during cleaning operations
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? 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
- Safety footwear
- 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.
Environment
? The following control measures should be implemented by end users to
minimise environmental exposure during use of the notified polymer:
- Do not allow material or contaminated packaging resulting from spills to
enter drains, sewers or water courses.
Disposal
? The notified polymer should be disposed of to landfill.
Emergency procedures
? Gross spills/release of the notified polymer should be contained by sand or
inert powder and earth. Collect and seal in properly labelled drums for
disposal 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 subsection 64(1) of the Act:
- if the import volume increases above 1000 kg per annum, the notifier
should provide results and test reports for vapour pressure,
adsorption/desorption, hydrolysis as a function of pH and aquatic
ecotoxicity data for fish, Daphnia and algae for the notified polymer.
Under subsection 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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Orange Textile Dye
Summary Report
Reference No: STD/1008
Toxikos Pty Ltd (ABN 30 095 051 791) 293 Waverly Rd MALVERN EAST VIC
3145 has submitted a standard notification statement in support of their application for
an assessment certificate for Orange Textile Dye. The notified chemical is intended to
be used as a component of an ink for use in textile inkjet printing. The inkjet
cartridges will be imported through Sydney and are used to print onto fabric in a
continuous process. The fabric is printed, steamed to remove excess dye, dried and
collected on a roll prior to despatch. Less than 10 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
Based on the toxicological data provided, the notified chemical would not be acutely
toxic via oral or dermal routes. It is a slight skin and eye irritant and a skin sensitiser.
An ink such as that likely to be imported was tested and found not to elicit skin
sensitisation. The notified chemical is not mutagenic in bacteria or clastogenic in
human peripheral lymphocytes. The results of a 28-day repeated dose oral study in
rats suggest the notified chemical would not be classified as hazardous on repeated or
prolonged exposure according to the Approved Criteria as a NOAEL of 150
mg/kg/day was established.
Occupational Health and Safety
There is Low Concern to occupational health and safety under the conditions of the
occupational settings described.
Public Health
There is Negligible Concern to public health when used as described.
Environmental Effects
The chemical is not considered to pose a risk to the environment based on its reported
use pattern.
RECOMMENDATIONS
Regulatory Controls
? The NOHSC Chemicals Standards Sub-committee should consider the
following health hazard classification for the notified chemical:
- R43: May cause sensitisation by skin contact
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Consideration should be given to revising the concentration cut-off from 1% to
10% for inks containing the notified chemical on the basis of a skin
sensitisation study for a representative ink.
? The following safety phrase should be included on the label for the imported
ink products:
- S24: Avoid contact with skin
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
the imported ink:
- PVC 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.
Environment
? The following control measures should be implemented by end users to
minimise environmental exposure during use of the notified chemical:
- Do not allow material or contaminated packaging to enter drains, sewers or
water courses.
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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8 PUBLICATION SUMMARY REPORT
Polyester Alkyd 21
Summary Report
Reference No: PLC/373
Nuplex Industries (Australia) Pty Ltd of 49-61 Stephen Road Botany NSW 2019
(ABN 25 000 045 572) has submitted a synthetic polymer of low concern (PLC)
notification statement in support of their application for an assessment certificate for
Polyester Alkyd 21. The notified polymer is intended to be used as a component of
surface coating in fibre reinforced composite materials. 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
The notified polymer meets the PLC criteria and can therefore be considered to be of
low hazard. Based on the available data the notified polymer is not classified as
hazardous under the NOHSC Approved Criteria for Classifying Hazardous
Substances.
Occupational Health and Safety
There is Low Concern to occupational health and safety under the conditions of the
occupational settings described.
Public Health
There is Negligible Concern to public health when used as a component of surface
coating in fibre reinforced composite materials.
Environmental Effects
The polymer is not considered to pose a risk to the environment based on its reported
use pattern.
RECOMMENDATIONS
Control Measures
Occupational Health and Safety
? No specific engineering controls, work practices or personal protective
equipment are required for the safe use of the notified polymer itself, however,
these should be selected on the basis of all ingredients in the formulation.
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.
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? 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 to landfill. Liquid wastes should
either be incinerated or evaporated to dryness and the resulting solid residue
disposed of in landfill.
Emergency procedures
? Spills/release of the notified polymer should be contained as described in the
MSDS (ie. collect spilled material with an inert absorbent) and the resulting
waste disposed of to an authorised 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 subsection 64(1) of the Act; if
- the notified polymer is introduced in a chemical form that does not meet
the PLC criteria.
or
Under subsection 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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9 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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10 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 APPROVED
NAME
Owen Hellyer 2250 ND 2000 kg Cosmetic 2 years
571 Synthalen
& Associates ingredient
W2000
Pty Ltd
Vantico Pty 3074 Yes 2000 kg Adhesive 1 year
572 Polymer in
Ltd component
Araldite
XD4673
N.D.: not determined; insufficient data available to effect a health effects
classification under Approved Criteria [NOHSC:1008(1999)]
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11 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
533 Shiseido 2138 Octadecanoic acid, ND Cosmetic 21/05/03
(Australia) hydroxyn, monoester ingredient
Pty Ltd with 1-(2-
heptyl)undecanol
534 Shiseido 2138 Poly[oxy(methyl- ND Cosmetic 21/05/03
1,2-ethanediyl)], -
(Australia) ingredient
hydro--hydroxy-,
Pty Ltd
ether with
oxybis[propanediol]
(4:1)
535 Shiseido 2138 Ethanol 2-[2- Yes Cosmetic 21/05/03
(Australia) (dodecyloxy)ethoxyl] ingredient
Pty Ltd carboxylate sodium
salt
536 Shiseido 2138 PPG-13 ND Cosmetic 22/05/03
(Australia) Decyltetradeceth-24 ingredient
Pty Ltd
N.D.: not determined; insufficient data available to effect a health effects
classification under Approved Criteria [NOHSC:1008(1999)]
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12 LOW VOLUME CHEMICAL PERMITS IN FORCE AS AT 30 JUNE
2003
Section 21ZA(2) of the Act requires the Director to publish at least once a year a list
of current low volume chemical permits in force at the date of publication.
Table 3
Permit No Chemical/Trade Name Company Permit
Issued
335 10070018 Kodak Australasia Pty Ltd 01/08/00
343 Arachidyl behenate Procter & Gamble Australia Pty Ltd 06/07/00
344 3-(3-Isopropylphenyl) Givaudan Roure Pty Ltd 07/07/00
butanal
345 RCP22696 DuPont (Australia) Ltd and Epson Australia 15/08/00
Pty Limited
2,4-Dimethyl
346 Givaudan Roure Pty Ltd 20/07/00
-2-(1,1,4,4-
tetramethyltetralin
-6-yl)-1,3-dioxolane
(trans and cis isomers)
347 Cassifix International Flavours & Fragrances 24/08/00
(Australia) Pty Ltd
348 H-EA463H Epson Australia Pty Ltd 04/08/00
349 Liquitint Yellow LP Asia Pacific Specialty Chemicals Limited 16/08/00
350 N--Alanyl-L-histidine The Beta Peptide Foundation Pty Ltd 18/10/00
351 Polymer 115 Epson Australia Pty Ltd 07/09/00
352 Copolymer of acrylic acid Amway of Australia 18/09/00
methacrylamido-propyl
trimethyl ammonium
chloride and methyl acrylate
353 Ozofleur International Flavours & Fragrances 22/09/00
(Australia) Pty Ltd
354 Jasmonitrile Firmenich Limited 05/10/00
355 Aldolone Firmenich Limited 05/10/00
356 Centifolether Firmenich Limited 05/10/00
357 Cyclopentol Firmenich Limited 05/10/00
359 Polyglyceryl-3 Beeswax Estee Lauder Australia Pty Ltd 07/11/00
360 Polysilicone-11 Estee Lauder Australia Pty Ltd 17/11/00
361 Imidazolium compounds, 2- Salkat Australia Pty Ltd 29/11/00
(C9-19 and C9 ?9-unsaturated
alkyl)-1-[(C10-20 and C9-20
unsaturated amido)ethyl]-4,5-
dihydro-1-Me, Me sulfates
362 Di-C12-15 Alkyl Fumarate Estee Lauder Australia Pty Ltd 12/12/00
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363 Lexmark Black Pigment Lexmark International (Australia) Pty Ltd 20/12/00
364 Lexmark Acrylic Terpolymer Lexmark International (Australia) Pty Ltd 19/01/01
365 Muscenone Firmenich Limited 05/02/01
366 Dimethicone copolyol Amway of Australia 21/02/01
lanolate
367 Dipotassium glycyrrizate Estee Lauder Australia Pty Ltd 16/03/01
368 Polyglyceryl-2-triisostearate Estee Lauder Australia Pty Ltd 16/03/01
369 Stearalkonium Bentonite Proctor & Gamble Australia Pty Ltd 26/03/01
370 Lexmark Yellow Dye 415 Lexmark International (Australia) Pty Ltd 03/05/01
371 Lexmark Silicone Wax Lexmark International (Australia) Pty Ltd 19/04/01
Copolymer
372 3-(1,1-dimethylethyl) Givaudan Australia Pty Ltd 10/05/01
cyclohexyl acetate
373 (2R*,3S*)-2-acetyl- Givaudan Australia Pty Ltd 10/05/01
1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8-octahydro-
2,3,8,8-
tetramethylnaphthalene and
(1R*,2S*)-2-acetyl-
1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8-octahydro-
1,2,8,8-
tetramethylnaphthalene
374 2-cyclohexylidene-2- Givaudan Australia Pty Ltd 10/05/01
phenylacetonitrile
375 NEJI-1 Epson Australia Pty Ltd 24/05/01
376 NEJI-2 Epson Australia Pty Ltd 25/05/01
377 Helvetolide Firmenich Ltd 12/06/01
378 Myrrhone Firmenich Ltd 12/06/01
379 Pyridine Orange Firmenich Ltd 12/06/01
380 Romascone Firmenich Ltd 18/06/01
381 Trifone Firmenich Ltd 12/06/01
382 Vulcanolide Formenich Ltd 12/06/01
383 Fructopyridine Firmenich Ltd 12/06/01
384 Doremox Firmenich Ltd 12/06/03
385 Wolfwood Firmenich Ltd 12/06/03
386 Transluzone Firmenich Ltd 12/06/03
387 KUPT-1 Epson Australia Pty Ltd 29/05/01
388 Kude-3-Y Epson Australia Pty Ltd 13/07/01
389 Kube-3-B-1 Epson Australia Pty Ltd 23/07/01
390 4-Alkyl (C9 branched) Dow Chemical (Australia) Ltd & Reckitt 20/07/01
phenol ethoxylate Benckiser (Australia) Ltd
propoxylate ethyl acetate
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propoxylate ethyl acetate
391 Walnut Ester Firmenich Ltd 03/08/01
392 Romandolide Firmenich Ltd 09/08/01
393 Kude-3-B-2 Epson Australia Pty Ltd 27/07/01
394 Kude-3-B-3 Epson Australia Pty Ltd 27/07/01
395 Chemical in QR-D1 CPI Graphics 10/08/01
396 Lexmark Polymer HB-380 Lexmark International Inc 10/08/01
397 K-9352 Konica Australia Pty Ltd 16/08/01
398 CIN 10090712 Kodak Australasia Pty Ltd 19/09/01
399 "Eastman" EEH Solvent 3M Australia Pty Ltd 29/08/01
400 Component in 3M Paste 3M Australia Pty Ltd 14/09/01
Wax
401 SA70 Polymer 3M Australia Pty Ltd 14/09/01
402 2,6 Octadienal, 3,7- Proctor & Gamble Australia Pty Ltd 18/09/01
dimethyl-acid, isomerized
403 NT-9 Canon Australia Pty Ltd 04/10/01
404 H-9605 Konica Australia 04/10/01
405 Polyurethane 3M Australia Pty Ltd 05/10/01
406 Polymer in Ty-Ply ?RC Lord Chemical Products Pty Ltd 05/10/01
407 Pigment Additive C Clariant (Aust) Pty Ltd 24/10/01
408 Citrathal R Givaudan Pty Ltd 09/11/01
409 Javanol Givaudan Pty Ltd 09/11/01
410 Acrylic Copolymer 3935 DuPont (Australia) Ltd 19/11/01
411 Jojoba Wax PEG-80 Esters Amway of Australia 23/11/01
412 Hydrogenated polyisobutene Estee Lauder Australia Pty Ltd 10/12/01
413 D-glucopyranose, Estee Lauder Australia Pty Ltd 14/12/01
oligomeric, 6-(dihydrogen 2-
hydroxy-1,2,3-
propanetricarboxylate), 1-
(coco alkyl) ethers, sodium
salts
414 2-oleamido-1,3- L'Oreal Australia Pty Ltd 07/01/02
octadecanediol
415 Copper, [glycyl-N-L- Johnson & Johnson Pacific Pty Ltd 11/01/2002
histydyl-N, N3-L-lysinato(2-
)]-, monoacetate
416 Hexane, 1,6-diisocyanato-, Estee Lauder Australia Pty Ltd 18/01/02
polymer with 2-ethyl-2-
(hydroxymethyl)-1,3-
propanediol, and 2-
oxepanone
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417 Acrylic Vinylic copolymer 3M Australia Pty Ltd 04/02/02
418 Component in Lord 663 & Lord Chemical Products Australia Pty Ltd 16/02/02
Fusor 113 B
419 Anapear Givaudan Pty Ltd 20/02/02
420 12-Methyl-9-tetradecen-14- Givaudan Pty Ltd 21/02/02
olide (cis and trans)
421 Butene, homopolymer Bronson and Jacobs Pty Ltd 21/02/02
hydrogenated
422 3,7,11-trimethyl-6,10- Givaudan Pty Ltd 21/02/02
dodecadienal
423 6,7-Epoxy-1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8- Givaudan Pty Ltd 21/02/02
octahydro-1,1,2,4,4,7-
hexamethylnaphthalene
424 2,6-Dihydroxy-3,4- Schwarzkopf Pty Ltd 28/03/02
dimethylpyridine
425 1-Propanaminium, N,N,N- Schwarzkopf Pty Ltd 19/04/02
trimethyl-3-[(1-oxohexa
decyl)amino]-, chloride
426 Siloxanes and silicones, 3- Schwarzkopf Pty Ltd 19/04/02
aminopropyl Me, di-Me, 3-
hydroxypropyl Me, ethers
with polyethylene glycol
mono-Me ethers, citrates
(salts)
427 Borane, trihydro [thiobis Tiger Chemical Company 15/04/02
(methane)]
428 NEJI-6 Epson Australia Pty Ltd 03/05/02
429 NEJI-5 Epson Australia Pty Ltd 03/05/02
430 NEJI-4 Epson Australia Pty Ltd 03/05/02
431 Tangerinal Firmenich Limited 09/07/02
432 Silane Modifier 1 DuPont (Australia) Ltd 10/07/02
433 Polymer in intermediate Dow Chemical (Australia) Ltd 11/07/02
171009
435 Bondfast-E General Electric Plastics (Aust) Pty Ltd 19/07/02
436 Phosphine Oxide 3M Australia Pty Ltd 01/08/02
437 Iodonium Borate Salt 3M Australia Pty Ltd 01/08/02
438 1-Propanol, 2-methyl-3- International Flavours & Fragrances (Australia) 05/08/02
[(1,7,7-trimethylbicyclo Ltd
[2.2.1]hept-2-yl)oxy], exo
439 Lexmark Yellow Dye 302 Lexmark International (Australia) Pty ltd 08/08/02
440 Benzenepropanenitrile, 4- International Flavours & Fragrances (Australia) 08/08/02
ethyl-,-dimethyl- Ltd
Benzenebutanenitrile, ,,- International Flavours & Fragrances (Australia)
441 08/08/02
trimethyl- Ltd
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481 Dimyristyl Tartrate Swift & Company Ltd 09/09/02
482 Neodox 91-5AEC Amway Of Australia Pty Ltd 18/09/02
483 FCA 1001 Panasonic (Aust) Pty Ltd 25/09/02
484 Rhodia Aust Pty Ltd
Drometrizole Trisiloxane 01/10/02
485 L'Oreal Aust Pty Ltd
486 L'Oreal Luxury Products Aust Pty Ltd
487 Chemical in Isoset UX-100 Ashland Pacific Pty Ltd 04/10/02
488 SB520M35 3M Australia Pty Ltd 09/10/02
489 oils, candlenut (Kukui nut Bronson & Jacobs Pty Ltd 10/10/02
oil refined)
490 Photosol 7-232 Transitions Optical Pty Ltd 10/10/02
Photochromic Dye
491 Ubiquinone10, Coenzyme Beiersdorf Australia Ltd 04/11/02
Q10
492 2-Butanone, 1,3,4 Johnson & Johnson Pacific Pty Ltd 08/11/02
trihydroxy-
493 Quaternary ammonium Amway of Australia 11/11/02
compounds, coco alkyl(2,3-
dihydroxypropyl) dimethyl,
3-phosphates (esters),
chlorides, sodium salts
494 Lithium Salt of Tall Oil Castrol Australia Pty Ltd 21/11/02
Fatty Acids
495 L'Oreal Australia Pty Ltd
2-Hydroxy-5-(1-oxooxtyl)benzoic acid 21/11/02
496 L'Oreal Luxury Products
Division Australia Pty Ltd
497 L'Oreal Australia Pty Ltd
L-Ascorbic acid 2-O- -glucoside 21/11/02
498 L'Oreal Luxury Products
Division Australia Pty Ltd
499 Polymer Component A of 3M Australia Pty Ltd 27/11/02
Primer 94
500 Polymer Component B of 3M Australia Pty Ltd 27/11/02
Primer 94
501 C20-C40 Alkyl Stearate Beiersdorf Australia Ltd 9/12/02
502 C18-C38 Alkyl Beiersdorf Australia Ltd 9/12/02
Hydroxystearoyl Stearate
503 ZKJP265 Vantico Pty Ltd 10/12/02
504 ZKYM012 Vantico Pty Ltd 10/12/02
505 ZKYM021 Vantico Pty Ltd 10/12/02
506 V106 Vantico Pty Ltd 10/12/02
507 Lexmark Magenta Dye 321 Lexmark International (Australia) Pty Ltd 19/12/02
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508 Component of Uralane 5774 Vantico Pty Ltd 06/01/03
A & Uralane 5779 A
509 Violettyne Firmenich Ltd 17/01/03
510 Natactone Firmenich Ltd 17/01/03
Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), ,
511 Ensign Laboratories Pty Ltd 04/02/03
, 1,2,3-
propanetriyltris[-hydroxy-,
2-hydroxypropanoate
512 Polymer in Liquitint Bright Asia Pacific Specialty Chemicals Ltd 10/02/03
Yellow
513 Macromelt 6240 3M Australia Pty Ltd 07/02/03
514 Desmodur DN/Desmodur Mitsubishi Australia Ltd 13/02/03
DA-L
515 Polymer in Liquitint Asia Pacific Specialty Chemicals Ltd 21/02/03
Aquamarine
DuPont (Australia) Ltd
25/02/03
516 DP4001
Lexmark International Australia Pty Ltd
517
518 Triarylulfonium/BF6 3M Australia Pty Ltd 03/03/03
carative complex
519 Alicyclic amine derivative Dow Chemical Australia Ltd 18/03/03
520 ZKRM 2098 Vantico Pty Ltd 20/03/03
521 Adduct RGW Vantico Pty Ltd 20/03/03
522 Decanoic acid, mixed esters Castrol Australia Pty Ltd 04/04/03
with heptanoic acid,
isononanoic acid, octanoic
acid and pentaerythritol
523 Hatcol 1570 Castrol Australia Pty Ltd 04/04/03
524 Canon Australia Ltd 09/04/03
DP3002
525 DuPont (Australia) Ltd 09/04/03
526 DuPont (Australia) Ltd 09/04/03
DP7003
527 Hewlett-Packard Australia Pty Ltd 09/04/03
528 Canon Australia Pty Ltd 16/04/03
DP3001
529 DuPont (Australia) Ltd 16/04/03
530 BIO INDEX Ondeo-Nalco Australia Pty Ltd 12/05/03
532 Sorbitan isooctadecanoate Shiseido (Australia) Pty Ltd 21/05/03
(2:3)
533 Octadecanoic acid, hydroxy- Shiseido (Australia) Pty Ltd 21/05/03
, monoester with 1-(2-
heptyl)undecanol
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534 Poly[oxy(methyl-1,2- Shiseido (Australia) Pty Ltd 21/05/03
ethanediyl)], -hydro--
hydroxy-, ether with
oxybis[propanediol] (4:1)
535 Ethanol, 2-[2- Shiseido (Australia) Pty Ltd 21/05/03
(dodecyloxy)ethoxy]
carboxylate sodium salt
536 PPG-13 Decyltetradeceth-24 Shiseido (Australia) Pty Ltd 22/05/03
-D-Galactopyranuronic
537 Trimex Pty Ltd 25/06/03
acid, O-6-deoxy--L-
galactopyranosyl-(13)-O-
-D-galactopyranosyl-
(13)-, homopolymer
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13 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
CAS
CHEMICAL NAME MOLECULA
NUMBER R FORMULA
143925-92-2 Unspecified
Amines bis, (hydrogenated tallow alkyl)
oxidised
C26H27O3P
Phosphine oxide, phenylbis(2,4,6- 162881-26-7
trimethylbenzoyl)-
(C8H6O4.C7H6O
67923-27-7
Soybean oil, polymer with benzoic acid,
2.C5H12O3.C4H2
isophthalic acid, maleic anhydride and
O3.Unspecified)
trimethylolethane
x
68083-25-0 (C11H14O2.C8H4
Soybean oil, polymer with p-tert-
O3.C5H12O4.Un
butylbenzoic acid, pentaerythritol and
specified)x
phthalic anhydride
158765-80-1 C8H6O4.C12H22
1, 3-Benzenedicaroxylic acid, polymer with
O4.C6H10O4.C6
dodecaneddioc acid, 1, 6-hexandioc acid,1,
H14O2.C8H4O3.
6-hexanediol; 1, 3-isobenzofurandione, 1, 3-
C5H12O2.C6H14
propanediol, 2, 2-dimethyl-; and 1, 3-
O3
propandiol, 2-ethyl-2-(hydroxymethyl)
524730-13-0 (C3H6O)nC4H12
Poly[oxy(methyl-1,2-ethanediyl)]-alpha-(2-
N2O.2C7H6O
aminomethylethyl)-omega-(2-
aminomethylethoxy)- reaction product with
benzaldehyde
524730-01-6 Unspecified
Cyanamide polymer with cyclohexane
methanamine, 5-amino-1,3,3-trimethyl-
cyclohexane, 5-isocyanato-1-
(isocyanatomethyl)- 1,3,3-trimethyl hexane,
1,6-diisocyanato- 1,6-hexanediol polymer
with diphenyl carbonate 1-hexanol, 2-ethyl
hydrazine 2H-1,3,5-oxadiazine-
2,4,6,(3H,5H)-trione, 3,5-bis(6-
isocyanatohexyl)- phenol, 4,4'-(1-
methylethylethylidene)bis-, polymer with
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methyloxirane triethylamine salt
521945-48-2 Unspecified
Linoleic acid, polymer with hydrogenated
bisphenol A, isophthalic acid, neopentyl
glycol, trimellitic anhydride and
trimethylolpropane
521945-64-2 Unspecified
4,4' (1-methylethylidene) bisphenol polymer
with 2,2' [(1-methylethylidene) bis(4,1-
phenylene-oxymethylene)] bis [oxirane],
linoleic acid and trimellitic anhydride
524730-10-7 Unspecified
Borated reaction product of amino guanidine
bicarbonate and succinic anhydride
polybutenyl derivatives
162303-48-2 (C12H22O4.C8H1
1,3-Benzenedimethanamine, polymer with
(butoxymethyl)oxirane and 2,2'-[1,6- 2N2.C7H14O2)x
hexanediylbis(oxymethylene)]bis[oxirane]
439600-90-5 Unspecified
[1,1'-Biphenyl]-4-ol, polymer with
(chloromethyl)oxirane and 4,4'-(1-
methylethylidene)bis[phenol]
157148-08-8 Unspecified
2-Propenoic acid, 2-methyl-, polymer with
ethyl 2-propenoate, 1-(1-isocyanato-1-
methylethyl)-3-(1-methylethenyl)benzene
and.alpha.-(nonylphenyl)-.omega.-
hydroxypoly(oxy-1,2- ethanediyl)
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14 THE SIXTEENTH OECD SIDS INITIAL ASSESSMENT MEETING
(SIAM)
The sixteenth OECD SIDS Initial Assessment Meeting (SIAM) was held at the OECD
headquarters in Paris, France from 27 to 30 May 2003. NICNAS participated in this
meeting to ensure access and input 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 70 representatives from member countries, the
European Commission and industry attended the meeting.
Thirty-seven chemicals were listed for discussion and thirty-five chemicals 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 in member countries. The chemicals discussed and their
status at the conclusion of the meeting are listed in the table.
Outcome of SIAM 16
CAS Chemical Sponsor Recommendation Outcome
Number
79005 1,1,2-Trichloroethane Japan Low Priority SIAP Agreed
98544 p-t-Butylphenol Japan Low Priority SIAP Agreed
Human Health: Low
Germany/ICCA
89781 Category: Menthols SIAP Agreed
1490046 D/L-Menthol Priority
2216515 Menthol Environment: Low Priority
15356602 L-Menthol
D-Menthol
78591 3,5,5-trimethyl-2- Germany/ICCA Low Priority SIAP Agreed
cyclohexen-1-one
79389 Chlorotrifluoroethene US/ICCA Environment: Low Priority The human
health part needs
to be rediscussed
2837890 2-Chloro-1,1,1,2- US/ICCA Low Priority SIAP Agreed
tetrafluoroethane
SIAP Agreed
88448 m-Toluenesulfonic acid, 6- Japan/ICCA Low Priority
amino
SIAP Agreed
93685 o-Acetoacetotoluidide Japan/ICCA Low Priority
SIAP Agreed
96333 Methylacrylate US/ICCA Low Priority
SIAP Agreed
103117 2-Ethylhexyl acrylate Germany Environment: Low Priority
Human Health: Candidate
for further work
2439352 2-(Dimethylamino)ethyl Japan/ICCA Low Priority SIAP Agreed
acrylate
SIAP Agreed
95318 N-tert-butyl-2- Japan/ICCA Candidate for further work
benzothiazosulfenamide
SIAP Agreed
99047 m-Toluic acid Japan/ICCA Low Priority
SIAP Agreed
115071 1-Propene UK/ICCA Low Priority
Germany/ICCA Low Priority SIAP Agreed
108394 Category m-,p-Cresols
106445 m-Cresol
15831104 p-Cresol
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m-,p-Cresol
SIAP Agreed
32536520 Diphenyl ether, octabromo France+UK Candidate for further work
derivative
SIAP Agreed
1163195 Bis(pentabromophenyl)eth France+UK Candidate for further work
er
Germany/ICCA Low Priority SIAP Agreed
122521 Triethyl phosphite
Switzerland/ICC Low Priority SIAP Agreed
505328 1-Hexen-3-ol, 3,7,11,15-
tetramethy l A
SIAP Agreed
556821 2-Buten-1-ol, 3-methyl Germany/ICCA Low Priority
SIAP Agreed
4016244 Hexadecanoic acid, 2- Japan Low Priority
sulfo-1-methylester,
sodium salt
SIAP Agreed
UK/ICCA Environment: Candidate for
Category Diarylide
further work
5102830 Yellow pigments
Human Health: Low
5567157 Pigment Yellow 13
Priority
6358856 Pigment Yellow 83
Pigment Yellow 12
SIAP Agreed
Category: Xylenes US/ICCA + HU Low Priority
95476 o-xylene
108383 m-xylene
106423 p-xylene
1330207 mixed xylene
SIAP Agreed
3323533 Adipic acid, compound Germany/ICCA Low Priority
with hexane-1,6-diamine
(1:1)
SIAP Agreed
7782505 Chlorine Italy/ ICCA Environment: Candidate for
further work
Human Health: Low
Priority
4454051 2H-Pyran, 3,4-dihydro-2- Germany/ICCA Environment: Low Priority The revised
methoxy - SIAR needs to be
posted on the
EDG for final
approval
SIAP Agreed
150903 Butanedioic acid, Japan Low Priority
disodium salt
SIAP Agreed
106310 Butyric anhydride US/ICCA Low Priority
107926 Butyric acid
Low Priority SIAP Agreed
150903 Butanedioic acid, Japan
disodium salt
ICCA = Industry Council of Chemical Associations
If you would like more information on SIAM 16, 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/EN/home/0,,EN-home-525-nodirectorate-no-no-no-12,00.html
The SIDS reports are published by UNEP and can be accessed at:
http://irptc.unep.ch/irptc/sids/sidspub.html
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15 CHANGES TO NEW CHEMICALS FEES AND CHARGES
From 1 July 2003 new NICNAS fees and charges will apply for new chemicals
assessment.
The last increase in NICNAS fees and charges occurred in July 1997 when NICNAS
moved from 50% cost recovery to full cost recovery. From July 1997 to June 2002,
NICNAS has incurred a number of cost increases including:
?Consumer Price Index (CPI) increases of 14.5%;
?Public Sector Wage Cost Index (WCI) of 17.2%; and
?An increase to the Super Guarantee Charge of 3%.
NICNAS has absorbed these costs through improved efficiencies, increasing the
company registration revenue base and using any cash reserves established over the
years. Increases in fees and charges are necessary to ensure cost recovery
arrangements of government are met.
The increases for 2003-04 are modest and have been negotiated with and signed off
by industry through the NICNAS Industry Government Consultative Committee and
are as follows:
? 8.9% increase in New Chemical assessment fees; and
? 11.9% increase in New Chemical administrative fees and charges.
The schedule of New Chemicals fees and charges follows.
Any further increases beyond 2003-04 will be indexed to the CPI/WCI. However,
future increases will not be automatic and each proposal will need to be undertaken in
full consultation with NICNAS's Industry Government Consultative Committee.
Updates on the legislative status of NICNAS's fees and charges will be posted to the
NICNAS website at www.nicnas.gov.au
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SCHEDULE OF CURRENT AND REVISED NEW CHEMICALS FEES AND
CHRGES FROM 1 JULY 2003 AND % INCREASE
Current Price
Increase
$ New Price $
New Chemicals Fees
Standard Assessment 11,700 8.9% 12,741
Limited Assessment 9,800 8.9% 10,672
Polymer of Low Concern 3,300 8.9% 3,594
Commercial Evaluation 2,600 8.9% 2,831
Low Volume Chemical 2,600 8.9% 2,831
Early Introduction Permit 500 8.9% 545
Section 30 Permit 5,670 8.9% 6,175
Application for Extension 2,100 8.9% 2,287
2nd notification other than PLC 6,480 8.9% 7,057
2nd notification is a synthetic PLC 2,800 8.9% 3,049
Foreign Scheme - Std 6,480 8.9% 7,057
Foreign Scheme - Ltd 5,220 8.9% 5,685
Alternate State Law 7,000 8.9% 7,623
New Chemicals Charges
Confidential Listing 1,000 11.9% 1,119
Retain Confidential Listing 1,350 11.9% 1,511
Holder of a Confidence 450 11.9% 504
Variation of Data Requirements 900 11.9% 1,007
Foreign Scheme 4,680 11.9% 5,237
Exempt Information 500 11.9% 560
Application to Vary Report 500 11.9% 560
Notes: All NICNAS fees and charges are in Australian Dollars and are GST
free. All amounts are rounded to nearest $.
? For further information, please contact NICNAS on:
Free call: 1800 638 528 Phone: (02) 8577 8800
Fax: (02) 8577 8888 Email:info@nicnas.gov.au
Or visit our website at www.nicnas.gov.au
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16 CHANGES TO NICNAS COMPANY REGISTRATION
ARRANGEMENTS
1. New arrangements for renewals and introduction of a proposed penalty for
late renewals
Changes to the Company Registration provisions recently passed in Parliament will
align the expiry date for Company Registrations with the renewal date for such
registrations and allow for the introduction of a 'late' fee to replace the current 'urgent
handling' fee.
NICNAS will be writing to all registrants with details of the proposed changes
including the invoicing procedure for the 2003-04 renewal cycle.
2. Increases in NICNAS Company Registration fees and charges are flagged
NICNAS advises of proposed fees and charges for Company Registration which will
apply for the new registration year.
The last increase in NICNAS fees and charges occurred in July 1997 when NICNAS
moved from 50% cost recovery to full cost recovery. From July 1997 to June 2002,
NICNAS has incurred a number of cost increases including:
?Consumer Price Index (CPI) increases of 14.5%;
?Public Sector Wage Cost Index (WCI) of 17.2%; and
?An increase to the Super Guarantee Charge of 3%.
NICNAS has absorbed these costs through improved efficiencies, increasing the
company registration revenue base and using any cash reserves established over the
years. Increases in fees and charges are necessary to ensure cost recovery
arrangements of government are met.
The increases for 2003-04 are modest and have been negotiated with and signed off
by industry through the NICNAS Industry Government Consultative Committee and
are as follows:
? 11.9% increase in Company Registration administrative fees and charges;
and
? 11.9% increase of the registration charges under paragraphs 80T(2)(a) and
(b) of the Industrial Chemicals (Notification and Assessment) Act 1989 - to
apply to the new registration year.
The schedule of proposed Company Registration fees and charges follows.
Any further increases beyond 2003-04 will be indexed to the CPI/WCI. However,
future increases will not be automatic and each proposal will need to be undertaken in
full consultation with NICNAS's Industry Government Consultative Committee.
Updates on the legislative status of NICNAS's fees and charges will be posted to the
NICNAS website at www.nicnas.gov.au
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SCHEDULE OF CURRENT AND PROPOSED NICNAS COMPANY
REGISTRATION FEES AND CHARGES AND % INCREASE
Proposed
Price $
Increase for
new
Current Price registration
Increase
$ year
Company Registration
Lower Tier Registration 1,200 11.9% 1,343
Upper Tier Registration 7,000 11.9% 7,833
Notes: All NICNAS fees and charges are in Australian Dollars and are GST
free. All amounts are rounded to nearest $.
? For further information, please contact NICNAS on:
Free call: 1800 638 528 Fax: (02) 8577 8888
Phone: (02) 8577 8800 Email:info@nicnas.gov.au
Or visit our website at www.nicnas.gov.au
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17 FINAL REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS FOR NICNAS LOW
REGULATORY CONCERN CHEMICALS (LRCC) REFORM INITIATIVE
The final report of the Low Regulatory Concern Chemicals (LRCC) Task Force findings and
recommendations for the LRCC reform initiative can be found on the NICNAS web site at
www.nicnas.gov.au/news.
During the development of the reform options NICNAS and the LRCC Task Force met with
over 90 companies, individuals and representatives of state and territory agencies and
community groups including the ACTU and environmental groups.
Following the release of the LRCC Public Discussion Paper ?May 2003 comments were
sought from 7 May to 6 June 2003. A total of 34 written submission were received on or
after the 6 June 2003.
The LRCC Task Force believes that the following recommendations offer an innovative
approach to introduce flexibility into the current scheme. The LRCC reforms are not to be
seen as a move towards deregulation of the industrial chemicals industry. Rather, it is
focussed on regulatory efficiency and positive incentives to drive improvements in the safe
and sustainable use of chemicals in Australia. The following recommendations reflect a
balance between developing actions to reduce the compliance burden with actions to
strengthen compliance, transparency and access to chemical safety information.
Key Outcomes
A wide range of recommendations covering a number of elements within NICNAS have been
identified. These recommendations can be broadly categorised into three areas: namely
reforms that are:
? new innovative elements to the current scheme;
? modifications to the existing scheme to improve regulatory efficiency; and
? consequential to the above two categories and which are required to ensure the
integrity of the regulatory process and an open and transparent system which
maintains existing health and safety and environmental standards.
These recommendations will form the basis of a work program towards development and
implementation of reform, following further consultation with community, government and
industry.
For further information contact:
Dusanka Sabic
Project Leader
Tel: 02 8577 8870
Email: dusanka.sabic@nicnas.gov.au
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18 SECONDARY NOTIFICATIONS ASSESSED BY THE NATIONAL
INDUSTRIAL CHEMICALS NOTIFICATION AND ASSESSMENT SCHEME
(NICNAS)
Section 71(1) and 71(2) of the Industrial Chemicals (Notification and Assessment) Act 1989,
as amended, requires the Director of NICNAS to maintain a list of chemicals requiring
secondary notification, and a list of chemicals that required, but no longer require, secondary
notification. Section 71(3) requires these lists to be published once a year. The following lists
are published in accordance with this requirement. The chemicals on these lists were
originally notified and assessed under either section 23 or 57 of the Act. Because new
information became available that potentially impacted on the original assessment, these
chemicals subsequently required secondary notification under section 65(1) or 65(2) of the
Act. This enabled the original assessment to be updated.
1. CHEMICALS THAT REQUIRE SECONDARY NOTIFICATION
Chemical/Trade Original Ref Secondary Company
Name No. Ref. No. Name
Prosoft TQ 1003 STD/956 SN/11 Nuplex
Industries
(Aust) Pty Ltd
2. CHEMICALS THAT NO LONGER REQUIRE SECONDARY NOTIFICATION*
Chemical/Trade Original Secondary Company Date
Name Ref No. Ref. No. Name Gazetted
HCFC-123 PEC No. 4 PEC No. 4S July 1999
Sodium ethyl xanthate PEC No. 5 PEC No. 5S February
2000
Triglycidylisocyanurate PEC No. 1 PEC No. 1S February
2001
April 1992
C-1824 NA/35 SN/1 Kodak
Australasia Pty
Ltd
September
Nonanoic Acid, NA/114 SN/2 Kodak
Australasia Pty 1993
Potassium Salt
Ltd
Necon LO-80 NA/316 NA/562 Bristol-Myers November
Pty Ltd 1997
April 2003
Polymer in Reactint NA/405 - Asia Pacific
Red X64. Specialty
Chemicals
Limited
Polymer in Tersperse NA/431 NA/610 Orica Australia October
4913 Pty Ltd 1998
January
Mortrace MP NA/580 SN/5 Petrofin
1999
International
Pty Ltd
Cytec Australia April 1999
Aero 6697 promotor NA/221 SN/6
Holdings Pty
Ltd
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January
Melio Tex SP 3948 NA/131 SN/7 Clariant
2000
(Australia) Pty
Ltd (formerly
Sandoz
Australia Pty
Ltd)
December
ChEster 304 NA/728 SN/8 Chevron
2000
Chemical
Australia and
Baker Huges
Inteq
December
ChEster 306 NA/729 SN/9 Chevron
2000
Chemical
Australia and
Baker Huges
Inteq
Habanolide LTD/577 SN/10 Firmenich Ltd September
2002
* Chemicals in List 2 have had a secondary notification assessment completed. Any further
change of circumstance(s) requires notification to the Director under section 64(2).
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19 LIST OF PRIORITY EXISTING CHEMICALS
Sections 54(1) & 54(2) of the Industrial Chemicals (Notification and Assessment) Act 1989,
as amended, requires the Director of NICNAS to maintain a list of current priority existing
chemicals, and a list of chemicals that have previously been priority existing chemicals.
Section 54(3) requires these lists to be published at least once a year. The following lists are
published in accordance with this requirement. The lists detail the nature of the assessment
(full or preliminary), whether the chemical is part of a joint assessment with any other
chemical(s), and the nature of any restriction placed on the assessment. Where no restriction
is stated next to the chemical name, the assessment covers the chemical generally.
In list 2, the date of publication of report indicates the date on which the chemical ceased to
be a priority existing chemical. All published PEC reports are available from NICNAS.
Electronic copies are available from the NICNAS web site at www.nicnas.gov.au.
1. List of current priority existing chemicals
Chemical CAS Number
Full Assessment
Formaldehyde 50-00-0
Alkyl phosphate anti-valve exempt
seat recession additive
(AVSR) fuel additive
exempt
Sodium-based anti-valve
seat reduction (AVSR)
fuel additive
Sodium cyanide 143-33-9
Triclosan 3380-34-5
2. Previous priority existing chemicals
Chemical CAS Date of
PEC
publication of
Assessment
report
No.
Full Assessments -
1 TGIC 2451-62-9 April 1994
(Triglycidylisocyanurate)
2 Savinase ?Proteolytic various Feb 1993
enzymes in detergents
3 Glutaraldehyde 111-30-8 June 1994
4 HCFC-123 306-83-2 March 1996
5 Sodium ethyl xanthate 140-90-9 May 1995
6 2-butoxyethanol in cleaning 111-76-2 Oct 1996
products
7 1,4-dioxane 123-91-1 June 1998
8 Trichloroethylene 79-01-6 March 2000
9 Chrysotile asbestos 12001-29-5 Feb 1999
11 N-vinyl-2-pyrrolidone 88-12-0 April 2000
13 para-dichlorobenzene 106-46-7 Dec 2000
14 ortho-dichlorobenzene 95-50-1 Feb 2001
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7727-54-0; 7727- June 2001
18 Ammonium, potassium and
21-1; 7775-27-1
sodium persulphate in
hairdressing
21 Benzene 71-43-2 Sept 2001
22 Limonene* 5989-27-5; 5989- May 2002
54-8; 138-86-3
23 Acrylamide 79-06-1 May 2002
24 Methylcyclopentadienyl 12108-13-3 June 2003
manganese tricarbonyl (MMT)
Preliminary Assessments -
10 Acrylonitrile 107-13-1 Feb 2000
12 Glycolic acid in cosmetics 79-14-1 April 2000
15 Tetrachloroethylene 127-18-4 June 2001
16 Short chain chlorinated Various June 2001
paraffins
17 Trisphosphates Various June 2001
19 Hydrofluoric acid 7664-39-3 June 2001
20 Polybrominated flame Various June 2001
retardants
* Limonene exists as its isomers, d-limonene (CAS Number 5989-27-5), l-limonene (CAS
Number 5989-54-8), and dl-limonene (CAS Number 138-86-3; which replaces the former
CAS number 7705-14-8)
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20
THE NATIONAL LIST OF EXEMPTIONS FROM THE CHRYSOTILE
PROHIBITION AND PROHIBITION ON THE USE OF ACTINOLITE,
ANTHOPHYLLITE AND TREMOLITE ASBESTOS (TO APPEAR IN THE
COMMONWEALTH GOVERNMENT NOTICES GAZETTE OF 18 JUNE 2003 AND
THE CHEMICAL GAZETTE OF 1 JULY 2003)
Under Section 38 of the National Occupational Health and Safety Commission Act 1985
(Commonwealth), the National Occupational Health and Safety Commission (NOHSC)
declared an amendment to Schedule 2 of the National Model Regulations for the Control of
Workplace Hazardous Substances [NOHSC: 1005 (1994)]:
?to include the National List of Exemptions from the chrysotile prohibition, and
?the prohibition on the use of actinolite, anthophyllite and tremolite asbestos.
TITLE
This amendment may be cited as an Amendment to Schedule 2 of the National Model
Regulations for the Control of Workplace Hazardous Substances (Prohibition of Asbestos)
2001.
OBJECTIVE
The objective of this amendment is to:
(a) introduce a prohibition on the use of chrysotile asbestos in Australia with effect from
no later than 31 December 2003;
(b) introduce a prohibition on the use of actinolite, anthophyllite and tremolite asbestos
with effect from no later than 31 December 2003; and
(c) consolidate current asbestos prohibitions and amend Schedule 2 further by including
the National List of Exemptions from the chrysotile prohibition.
In preparation for declaring the National List of Exemptions, public comment was sought.
The development of the List was guided by principles, which emphasised that exemptions are
to be limited in scope; to operate usually for a time limed period and only where there are
substantially greater risks to safety if chrysotile is not used.
Public comment was also sought in preparation for declaring a prohibition on the use of
actinolite, anthophyllite and tremolite asbestos, and was in general support of the prohibition,
as there are no known commercial uses.
NOHSC has, after considering public representations, declared an Amendment to Schedule 2
of the National Model Regulations for the Control of Workplace Hazardous Substances to
include the National List of Exemptions from the chrysotile prohibition, and a prohibition on
the use of actinolite, anthophyllite and tremolite asbestos.
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HOW COPIES CAN BE OBTAINED
Copies of the National Model Regulations may be obtained from the National Occupational Health
and Safety Commission's website at http/www.nohsc.gov.au
Robin Stewart-Crompton
Chief Executive Officer
National Occupational Health and Safety Commission
GPO Box 1577
Canberra ACT 2601
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AMENDMENTS TO THE ADOPTED NATIONAL EXPOSURE STANDARDS
21
FOR ATMOSPHERIC CONTAMINANTS IN THE OCCUPATIONAL
ENVIRONMENT (SOURCE A UPDATES BATCH 3) 2003
Under section 38 of the National Occupational Health and Safety Commission Act 1985
(Cwlth), the National Occupational Health and Safety Commission (NOHSC) declares
amendments to the Adopted National Exposure Standards for Atmospheric Contaminants in
the Occupational Environment [NOHSC:1003(1995)].
TITLE
The amendments may be cited as Amendments to the Adopted National Exposure Standards
for Atmospheric Contaminants in the Occupational Environment (Source A Updates Batch 3)
2003.
OBJECTIVE
The objective of these amendments is to update the National Exposure Standards maintained
by the National Occupational Health and Safety Commission by replacing the existing
standards for several substances and adding a standard for one substance.
In preparation for declaring amendments to the National Exposure Standards, NOHSC
invited representations from any interested persons to identify issues of concern and those
requiring attention. Representations were received between August 2002 and November
2002.
NOHSC has, after considering public representations, declared the amendments to the
National Exposure Standards. The revised standards are for the following substances:
dimethylamine; ethyl acetate; ethylamine; pentyl acetate isomers (namely n-amyl acetate,
sec-amyl acetate, and isoamyl acetate); and (2-methoxymethylethoxy) propanol. The new
standard is for 1-methoxy-2-propanol acetate.
HOW COPIES MAY BE OBTAINED
Copies of the amendments may be obtained from the National Occupational Health and
Safety Commission's web site at http://www.nohsc.gov.au.
Robin Stewart-Crompton
Chief Executive Officer
National Occupational Health and Safety Commission
GPO Box 1577
Canberra ACT 2601
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22 AMENDMENT TO THE ADOPTED NATIONAL EXPOSURE STANDARDS
FOR ATMOSPHERIC CONTAMINANTS IN THE OCCUPATIONAL
ENVIRONMENT (SOURCE D UPDATE) 2003
Under section 38 of the National Occupational Health and Safety Commission Act 1985
(Cwlth), the National Occupational Health and Safety Commission (NOHSC) declares
amendments to the Adopted National Exposure Standards for Atmospheric Contaminants in
the Occupational Environment [NOHSC:1003(1995)].
TITLE
The amendment may be cited as Amendment to the Adopted National Exposure Standards
for Atmospheric Contaminants in the Occupational Environment (Source D Update) 2003.
OBJECTIVE
The objective of this amendment is to update the National Exposure Standards maintained by
the National Occupational Health and Safety Commission by replacing the existing exposure
standard for benzene.
Benzene is a chemical used extensively in the synthesis of other chemicals, and which occurs
naturally in fossil fuels. Large quantities of benzene are produced during the refining of
petroleum and it is also retained as a component of petrol.
Benzene was the subject of a Priority Existing Chemical (PEC) assessment by the National
Industrial Chemicals Notification and Assessment Scheme (NICNAS) in 2001. This report
indicated that the exposure standard for benzene be lowered from the existing level of 5 parts
per million (ppm), due to the possible adverse health effects that can result from exposure to
benzene. These health effects include cancer. The PEC assessment forms the main scientific
documentation that supports the amendment to the National Exposure Standard.
In preparation for declaring the amendment to the benzene exposure standard, NOHSC
established a specialist advisory group that considered the PEC report and recommended an
exposure standard (TWA8: time weighted average, 8 hours) 1 ppm (3.2 mg/m3). NOHSC
invited representations from any interested persons to identify issues of concern and those
requiring attention. Representations were received between May 2002 and November 2002.
NOHSC also sought additional comment on the possibility of further reducing the exposure
standard to 0.5 ppm. Any such further amendment to the National Exposure Standard would
take place at a later date, and would require another specific public comment process at that
time.
NOHSC has, after considering public representations, declared the recommended amendment
to the benzene exposure standard.
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HOW COPIES MAY BE OBTAINED
Copies of the amendment may be obtained from the National Occupational Health and Safety
Commission's web site at http://www.nohsc.gov.au.
Robin Stewart-Crompton
Chief Executive Officer
National Occupational Health and Safety Commission
GPO Box 1577
Canberra ACT 2601
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23 NEW AICS CD ROM-NOW AVAILABLE
The new Australian Inventory of Chemical Substances (AICS) CD ROM 2003 is now
available. Inventory data on the CD is up to date as at the end of May 2003. AICS CD users
may purchase the new CD at the price of $242 per CD by completing the order form
available on our web site www.nicnas.gov.au/forms/pdf/nicnasorderform.pdf.
The CD will be posted free of charge to company registrants who indicate to NICNAS when
registering that they wish to receive a copy.
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24 SUMMARY OF DATA COLLECTED BY NICNAS ON CHEMICALS UNDER
CONSIDERATION FOR THE ROTTERDAM CONVENTION ON PRIOR INFORMED
CONSENT (PIC)
The Director of NICNAS recently sought information under section 48 of the Industrial
Chemicals (Notification and Assessment) Act 1989 (the Act) on the industrial use of three
chemicals that may in future be added to the Rotterdam Convention. A notice calling for
information was published in the Chemical Gazette of 4 February 2003. Background
information to the Rotterdam Convention may be accessed from the NICNAS website at
http://www.nicnas.gov.au/publications/gazette/chemgazettefeb2003.htm
Information obtained from responses to the section 48 Gazette Notice was supplemented by
information obtained by NICNAS from the Australian Customs Service regarding goods that
may contain the chemicals.
Below is a summary of the information collected, published here in accordance with section
50A of the Act.
Bis(tributylin) oxide (CAS 56-35-9
Two companies reported small imports (<1 kg) of the chemical for laboratory use.
Tetramethyl lead (CAS 75-74-1)
There was no reported import, export, or use of this chemical.
Tetraethyl lead (CAS 78-00-2)
Industry response to the Section 48 Notice indicates that this chemical is used in aviation
fuel, as an octane enhancer and anti-valve seat recession additive, at two refineries in
Australia. Approximately 260 tonnes a year of the chemical is imported as part of additive
formulations. The final concentration of the chemical in the aviation fuel is 0.52-0.56
gPb/litre. Tetraethyl lead is also used in small quantities in tests required for certification of
aviation fuel.
A motor fuel additive formulation containing tetraethyl lead is also imported and marketed to
collectors of vintage/classic cars and motorcycles.
Tetraethyl lead is exported in aviation fuel. Less than 50 tonnes per year of aviation fuel was
reported by industry respondents to be exported to various countries including New Zealand
and other south-west pacific countries, and Asian countries including Korea.
Tetraethyl lead was also reported to be exported as waste product, under the Basel
Convention.
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