Unspecified
Gazette
Commonwealth
of Australia
No. C 6, Tuesday, 4 June 2002
CHEMICAL
Published by the Commonwealth of Australia
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 NA/941 NJ STAR NU-100 5
1-METHYL-3-(2-
2 NA/980 8
METHYLPROPYL)CYCLOHEXAN-1-OL
IODONIUM, [4-(2-METHYLPROPYL)PHENYL](4-
3 STD/1004 11
METHYLPHENYL)-,
HEXAFLUOROPHOSPHATE(1-) (CGI 551)
4 STD/1007 CGL-074 14
5 STD/1009 DUASYN DIRECT BLACK HEF-SF 19
6 PLC/289 PLASDIC KZ-100 22
7 PLC/290 PLASDIC KZ-142 25
8 ACCESS TO FULL PUBLIC REPORT 28
PERMITS ISSUED
9 LOW VOLUME CHEMICAL PERMITS 29
10 EARLY INTRODUCTION PERMITS 30
AUSTRALIAN INVENTORY OF CHEMICAL SUBSTANCES
NOTICE OF CHEMICALS ELIGIBLE FOR LISTING ON THE
11 31
AUSTRALIAN INVENTORY OF CHEMICAL SUBSTANCES FIVE
YEARS AFTER ISSUE OF ASSESSMENT CERTIFICATE
NOTICE OF AMENDMENTS TO THE AUSTRALIAN INVENTORY OF
12 32
CHEMICAL SUBSTANCES
EXISTING CHEMICALS
13 LIST OF PRIORITY EXISTING CHEMICALS 33
35
SECONDARY NOTIFICATIONS ASSESSED BY THE NATIONAL
14
INDUSTRIAL CHEMICALS NOTIFICATION AND ASSESSMENT
SCHEME (NICNAS)
DRAFT SECTION 48 REPORTS FOR
15 37
TETRACHLOROBENZYLTOLUENE AND POLYCHLORINATED
DIPENYL ETHER
SECTION 58 NOTICE CALLING FOR INFORMATION ON
16 38
PARAFORMALDEHYDE
SPECIAL NOTICES
COMMENT ON PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE NATIONAL
17 40
WORKPLACE EXPOSURE STANDARD FOR BENZENE
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1 PUBLICATION SUMMARY REPORT
NJ Star NU-100
Summary Report
Reference No: NA/941
Furnbird Pty Ltd of 80-84 Fairbank Road Clayton VIC 3169 (ACN No. 006 962 474) has
submitted a standard notification statement in support of their application for an assessment
certificate for NJ Star NU-100. The notified chemical is intended to be used in polymer
manufacture at less than 20 tonnes per year for the first five years.
ASSESSMENT OF PUBLIC, OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY AND
ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS
Hazard Assessment
The notified chemical was of very low acute oral toxicity in rats (LD50 > 2000 mg/kg) and
low acute dermal toxicity in rats (LD50 > 2000 mg/kg). No organ toxicity was detected in a
28-day repeated dose oral study in rats and the NOAEL was equal to 1000 mg/kg/day. The
notified chemical was not a skin irritant in rabbits, was a slight eye irritant in rabbits, was not
a skin sensitiser guinea pigs and was neither mutagenic in bacteria nor clastogenic in Chinese
Hamster Lung cells.
The notified chemical is not determined to be a hazardous substance according to the
NOHSC Approved Criteria for Classifying Hazardous Substances.
The only potential health effects from exposure to the notified chemical may be respiratory
irritation from nuisance dust and slight eye irritation presumably from mechanical effects as
13.5% of the particles are with the respirable range and the rest are inspirable.
Occupational Health and Safety
The notified chemical will be imported in sealed bags contained in PAL boxes made from
heavy duty corrugated cardboard. The net weight of each PAL box will be 200 kg.
Occupational exposure is not expected during transport and storage except in the event of an
accident.
Manufacture of the polypropylene resin containing 0.15 ?0.20% notified chemical is
primarily in a closed system. The compounding process involves manually weighing
individual bags containing the notified chemical in an environment fitted with dust extractors
overhead and at the weigh scale to minimise inhalation exposure. An operative slits the bags
in the blending area and the chemical is discharged into a sealed high-speed mixer under
extraction. After blending, the powders are automatically charged into the extruder where
they are heat compounded with polypropylene and no dust is generated. Normal batch size of
the compounder is 100 kg. The resulting polypropylene compound is pelletised and bagged
automatically.
During manual handling at the mixing stage there is potential dermal and inhalation exposure
to the notified chemical although dust levels should be low through the use of local exhaust
ventilation. The MSDS provided by the notifier indicates that workers involved should wear
breathing apparatus with dust filter, impermeable gloves, safety glasses and industrial
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clothing. The risk of respiratory or eye irritation during polypropylene manufacture is low.
However, employers are responsible for maintaining nuisance dust levels below the NOHSC
exposure standard of 10 mg/m3.
Workers handling final plastic products will not be exposed to the notified chemical as it
should not be bioavailable and therefore there is no risk of adverse health effects.
Public Health
The notified polymer will not be available to the general public and will be used in industrial
and energy applications. Therefore, the risk to public health from the notified chemical is
expected to be low.
Environmental Effects
No release of the notified chemical into the aquatic environment is anticipated, except in the
case of transport accidents. It is expected that 99.5% of the notified chemical will be bound
up in resin products such as garden furniture, containers, and film. In this state, the chemical
has little chance of entering the aquatic environment. The remaining 0.5% of the chemical not
bound in resin products may be released directly into the environment through spills and
container residues. It is expected that all of the resin products will ultimately be disposed of
in landfill, and spills and residues will be disposed of by incineration. Incineration of the
chemical will result in its destruction and the release of combustion products including oxides
of carbon and nitrogen.
The chemical does not readily biodegrade. Hence, at landfill sites, the chemical is expected to
very slowly degrade at the same time as the products containing it. The chemical is not
expected to leach from the soil, however, but rather to strongly adsorb to organic matter and
be immobile.
The physico-chemical properties of the notified chemical, in particular, its chemical structure,
lipophilicity, and molecular weight, suggest some potential to cross biological membranes
and to bioaccumulate. The results of a bioaccumulation test conducted using Carp, however,
showed only a slight ability to bioconcentrate.
The results of the acute toxicity tests indicate the notified chemical is not toxic to aquatic
organisms. Its low toxicity is mainly due to its poor water solubility, resulting in very low
exposure levels to organisms in the aquatic compartment.
In summary, the notified chemical is not expected to pose any hazard to aquatic or terrestrial
organisms, given that no release into the aquatic environment is anticipated, and rates of
release into the soil environment are expected to be very slow, resulting in low levels of
exposure to soil organisms.
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RECOMMENDATIONS
Control Measures
Occupational Health and Safety
? Employers should implement the following engineering controls to minimise
occupational exposure to the notified chemical as introduced:
- local exhaust ventilation should be employed over the polypropylene mixing
vessel
? Employers should implement the following safe work practices to minimise
occupational exposure during handling of the notified chemical as introduced:
- spillage of the notified chemical should be avoided and any spills should be
cleaned up promptly and placed in containers for disposal
? Employers must ensure that the NOHSC exposure standard for nuisance dust is not
exceeded in the workplace.
? A copy of the MSDS should be easily accessible to employees.
? The MSDS for the notified chemical should be amended to include:
the NOHSC exposure standard for nuisance dust (10mg/m3) in section 8,
-
Exposure Controls/Personal Protection, and
- the fact that the chemical is a slight eye irritant in section 11, Toxicological
Information, Local effects.
? 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.
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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2 PUBLICATION SUMMARY REPORT
1-methyl-3-(2-methylpropyl)cyclohexan-1-ol
Summary Report
Reference No: NA/980
Quest International Australia Pty Ltd (ACN 078 584 184) of 6 Britton St Smithfield NSW
2164 has submitted a standard notification statement in support of their application for an
assessment certificate for 1-methyl-3-(2-methylpropyl)cyclohexan-1-ol. The notified
chemical is intended to be used as an aroma chemical. One tonne or less 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 chemical was of very low acute oral toxicity in rats (LD50 > 2000 mg/kg) and
was of low acute dermal toxicity in rats (LD50 > 2000 mg/kg). It was a severe irritant to
rabbit skin and was a moderate to severe eye irritant. It was not sensitising in guinea pigs and
was neither mutagenic in bacteria nor clastogenic in CHO cells in vitro. In a 28-day repeated
dose oral toxicity test in rats no major organ toxicity was identified at the top dose of 150
mg/kg/day. The NOAEL was 15 mg/kg/day due to effects on the kidney and liver.
The notified chemical is classified as a hazardous substance in accordance with the NOHSC
Approved Criteria for Classifying Hazardous Substances and is assigned the risk phrases
R36: Irritating to eyes and R38: Irritating to skin. However, the notified chemical will not
render the imported fragrance compound a skin or an eye irritant as it is present at a
concentration of 1% or less.
Occupational Health and Safety
Transport and storage of the steel kegs containing the fragrance compound incorporating the
notified chemical should not result in exposure of transport and storage workers expect in the
event of accidental rupture of the containers.
The notified chemical has a low vapour pressure and inhalation exposure during product
formulation is unlikely. Unloading of the kegs containing the imported fragrance compound
into weighing vessels and thence to mixing vessels can result in exposure of the skin or eyes
if personal protective equipment is not worn but there is minimal risk of adverse health
effects.
Once in the mixing vessel the notified chemical is in an enclosed system and worker
exposure is unlikely. This is also the case for dedicated lines used for filling containers.
Although workers may be exposed to splashes and spills during cleaning of lines, vessels and
transfer equipment, the low concentration of the notified chemical in finished products (less
than 0.05%) would serve to minimise the risk of adverse health effects even in the absence of
personal protective equipment.
Worker exposure to the notified chemical in end use products is unlikely except in the event
of accidental rupture of containers.
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Public Health
The total public exposure was calculated to be 8.8 microgram/kg/day. When divided into the
NOEL from the 28-day study (5 mg/kg/day), this gives a safety margin of 568. Consequently
the hazard from typical systemic exposure to products in the public domain is likely to be
low. Overall, the public hazard from exposure to the notified chemical through all phases of
its life-cycle, is considered to be low.
Environmental Effects
The notified chemical will be used as a fragrance ingredient of domestic cleaning and
personal care formulations, and most will eventually be released to air or into domestic
sewage systems as a consequence of product use. The compound is not readily biodegradable
and it had moderate adsorption coefficients and water solubility, all indicating that most of
the material in contact with sewage water would remain in sewage water. Accordingly, most
of the released chemical is likely to be eventually discharged to receiving waters. However,
some of the chemical will become associated with soils and sediments, and is expected to
slowly degrade to water, carbon dioxide and methane through biological processes. The
notifier did not provide details of hydrolysis, however the notified chemical is not expected to
hydrolyse.
The ecotoxicity data indicate that the notified chemical is slightly toxic to daphnia and
moderately toxic to fish and algae. However, based on annual imports of up to 1
tonne/annum, the majority of which is eventually released to sewer and air and not removed
during sewage treatment processes, giving a Predicted Environmental Concentration (PEC)
of 0.1 microgram/L. The company also provided a PEC based on 100% use of the compound
in Melbourne. This calculation gave a PEC value of 0.16 microgram/L after release to
receiving waters.
Both PEC estimates indicate that after discharge to receiving waters the environmental
concentration of the new compound will be several orders of magnitude less than the
demonstrated toxicity to green algae.
The above considerations indicate minimal hazard to the environment when the new chemical
is used as a component of domestic products in the manner indicated by the notifier.
RECOMMENDATIONS
Control Measures
Occupational Health and Safety
? The MSDS for the fragrance compound to be imported should be prepared in
accordance with the National Code of Practice for the Preparation of Material Safety
Data Sheets. A copy of this 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
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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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3 PUBLICATION SUMMARY REPORT
Iodonium, [4-(2-methylpropyl)phenyl](4-methylphenyl)-,
hexafluorophosphate(1-) (CGI 551)
Summary Report
Reference No: STD/1004
Ciba Specialty Chemicals (ABN 97 005 061 469) of 235 Settlement Road Thomastown VIC
3082 has submitted a standard notification statement in support of their application for an
assessment certificate for Iodonium, [4-(2-methylpropyl)phenyl](4-methylphenyl)-,
hexafluorophosphate(1-) (CGI 551). The notified chemical is intended to be used as a
photoinitiator for UV curable inks, lacquers and varnishes used in metal coating and printing
applications. The notified chemical will be imported as a 75 % solution in propylene
carbonate and reformulated to produce printing inks and varnishes containing up to 4 %
notified chemical at a number of sites in Australia; the inks may then be used throughout
Australia. Up to 3 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 available data the notified chemical is classified as hazardous under the NOHSC
Approved Criteria for Classifying Hazardous Substances. The classification and labelling
details are: R22: Harmful if swallowed; R41: Risk of serious damage to eyes; R43: May
cause sensitisation by skin contact; and R48/22: Harmful: Danger of serious damage to health
by prolonged exposure if swallowed.
Occupational Health and Safety
There is Moderate Concern to occupational health and safety for workers handling the
imported solution and the reformulated inks under the conditions of the occupational settings
described, based on the sensitising properties of the notified chemical, particularly as
occupational sensitisation has been observed overseas, and on the manual handling
procedures used.
Public Health
There is Negligible Concern to public health when used in UV curable coatings as specified
in the notification.
Environmental Effects
On the basis of the PEC/PNEC ratio the new chemical is not expected to present a hazard to
the aquatic environment when used as a photo-initiator for curing polymers in varnish as
indicated.
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RECOMMENDATIONS
Regulatory Controls
? The NOHSC Chemicals Standards Sub-committee should consider the following
[health, environmental and physico-chemical] hazard classification for the notified
chemical:
- R22: Harmful if swallowed;
- R41: Risk of serious damage to eyes;
- R43: May cause sensitisation by skin contact;
- R48/22: Harmful: Danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure if
swallowed.
? Use the following risk phrases for the inks and varnishes containing the notified
chemical:
- > 1 %: R43: May cause sensitisation by skin contact
? As the notified chemical is a skin sensitiser, employers should carry out health
surveillance for any worker who has been identified in the workplace risk assessment
as having a significant risk of sensitisation.
Control Measures
Occupational Health and Safety
? Employers should implement the following engineering controls to minimise
occupational exposure to the notified chemical as introduced and in inks:
- Enclosed automated equipment should be used wherever practicable;
- Local exhaust ventilation should be used where handling is not enclosed.
? Employers should ensure that the following personal protective equipment is used by
workers to minimise occupational exposure to the notified chemical as introduced and
in inks:
- Long impervious PVC gloves, safety goggles, overalls and safety boots;
- Respirators should be available for use as required.
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.
? As 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 formulators of varnish and
printing facilities using the varnishes to minimise environmental exposure during
formulation and end use of the notified chemical:
- All spills should be soaked up with an adsorbent material and disposed of to
landfill, or preferably be incinerated. Every measure should be observed to
prevent spilt material entering watercourses or sewer systems.
Disposal
? The notified chemical should be disposed of by incineration.
Emergency procedures
? Spills/release of the notified chemical should be handled by adsorption onto
appropriate material and disposal into landfill, or preferably by incineration.
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
- Use of the chemical changes in such a manner as to significantly increase
discharge of the compound to the sewer system, the hazard should be reassessed
and the full report on the toxicity of the compound to sewage bacteria may be
required in order to conduct a more comprehensive environmental assessment.
- The notified chemical is introduced in powder form, in which case information on
the inhalation toxicity and potential of the notified chemical for respiratory
sensitisation should be provided.
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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4 PUBLICATION SUMMARY REPORT
CGL-074
Summary Report
Reference No:STD/1007
Ciba Specialty Chemicals (ABN 97 005 061 469) of 235 Settlement Road Thomastown VIC
3082 has submitted a standard notification statement in support of their application for an
assessment certificate for CGL-074. The notified chemical is a UV stabiliser intended to be
incorporated into masterbatch formulations of base polymer and then in end-use polymer
articles or films at concentrations between 0.1 % and 1.0 %.
ASSESSMENT OF PUBLIC, OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY AND
ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS
Hazard Assessment
CGL 074 is a stable high molecular weight non-polymeric compound. It possesses low
solubility in water, and is moderately soluble across lipids, although its high molecular
weight characteristics lessen the degree to which absorption across biological membranes
may occur. In the non-encapsulated form CGL-074 is strongly adsorbed onto solids. A
preliminary estimation of the partition coefficient revealed a very high log Po/w, however the
value was outside the quantitation limit for experimental determination by HPLC. These
physico-chemical properties support the potential for bioaccumulation of the non-
encapsulated but not the encapsulated form compound.
The notified chemical indicated a low acute toxicity profile by both oral and dermal routes,
substantiated by an LD50 greater than 2000 mg/kg in rats. CGL 074 is also slightly irritating
to the skin of the rabbit for erythema and oedema and slightly irritating to the eye in rabbits.
CGL 074 was negative for skin sensitisation in guinea pigs by the Magnussen and Kligman
Test and therefore is not considered to be a contact sensitiser.
In a 28-day repeated dose oral toxicity study, CGL-074 did not produce any statistically or
biologically relevant treatment-related effects in relation to unscheduled mortalities, clinical
abnormalities, body/organ weight, food consumption, ophthalmological, neurotoxicological,
clinical pathological or histopathological criteria during the main or recovery phase of the
study. Functional Observation Battery examinations prior to dosing were consistent between
control and treated animals and no notable abnormalities were observed in any animal during
the recovery phase. Whilst the Mean body weight gain in males of Group II (100 mg/kg
bw/d) were statistically lower (-30 %) for the period Day 8-15 (p<0.05) compared to controls,
the conspicuous absence of statistically significant dose-dependent change at later time
periods preclude the effect from being toxicologically meaningful.
No treatment-related differences in clinical chemistry parameters were observed in any
treatment group compared to controls. Day 42 Group IVref high-dosed males (1000
mg/kg/bw/d) showed a slight, but statistically significant increase (p<0.05) in chloride (+ 3.8
%), by contrast, females in this group revealed a statistically significant decrease (p<0.01) in
triglycerides (-41.7 %) compared to untreated controls. These findings were not considered
biologically relevant, as they were present at the end of the recovery period and not during
the treatment phase and were generally within historical control data.
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No statistically or biologically meaningful differences were noted in the urinalysis parameters
in any of the treatment or recovery phase animals. Similarly, no test article associated lesions
were observed in any of the Day 29 or Day 42 study animals. All lesions in the study were
interpreted as spontaneous or background lesions commensurate with historical data.
No statistically or toxicologically relevant differences in organ weight data as determined by
pathological or histopathological criteria were noted in any treatment or recovery group
animal. Whilst a statistically significant increase in relative testes/epididymides weight and a
statistically significant decrease in absolute ovarian weight were noted in the low dosed (100
mg/kg/d) males and high dosed (1000 mg/kg/d) females respectively on treatment Day 29,
these differences were not considered toxicologically meaningful in the absence of a dose-
dependent response and related histopathological change within limits of variation.
Notwithstanding the unscheduled pyelonephritis-induced death of one control male rat on
Day 23 of the study, extensive macroscopic and microscopic analysis revealed no statistically
relevant or biologically meaningful effects of CGL 074-induced toxicity were observed in the
remaining test or recovery animals.
The data suggest a no-observed adverse effect level (NOAEL) at a dose higher then the
highest dose tested (> 1000 mg/kg bw/d).
In vitro genotoxicity studies (comprising bacterial reverse mutation assays and mammalian
chromosomal aberration tests) examining the mutagenic potential of CGL 074 gave no
indication of genotoxic effects by the notified chemical.
The notifier provided no animal data in relation to the acute inhalation toxicity,
developmental and reproductive toxicity, or carcinogenicity potential of the notified
chemical. Accordingly, pharmacokinetic (and toxicokinetic) data were not available for
assessment. Although the long term effects of repeated exposure in humans to high levels of
the notified chemical have yet to be identified; extrapolation of relevant interspecies
pharmacokinetic data using physiologically based pharmacokinetic (PBPK) modelling may
provide significant insight into predicting the toxic effects of long-term exposure to the
notified chemical in humans.
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 will be imported as a commercial free-flowing powder. It will be
mixed and extruded with other ingredients to give a masterbatch suitable for use in plastic
manufacture. During further processing into finished articles and films, the notified chemical
is bound within a polymer matrix.
There is some potential for dermal and eye exposure when handling the notified chemical.
The risk of exposure by these routes is greater during masterbatch production. Accordingly,
operators opening the bags, weighing and adding the notified chemical to containers in
preparation for mixing and extrusion may experience dermal exposure. Therefore, there is a
risk of skin and eye irritation during handling. Workers involved in the processes such as
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extrusion and bagging of plastic pellets would have low exposure since following
compounding in the extruder, the notified chemical is encapsulated within the masterbatch
pellets. More specifically, the masterbatch formulation, which contains up to 20 % notified
chemical, is formulated in pellet form, wherein the concentration of the notified chemical is
reduced by more than 10-fold thereby minimising worker exposure to chemical dust and
therefore the risk of eye irritation.
Workers involved in the production of the masterbatch pellets should wear gloves, safety
glasses and overalls to further minimise the risk of irritant effects.
Local exhaust ventilation is fitted at the weighing, dispensing, blending and packing areas.
The potential for inhalation exposure is low due to limited amounts of the powder being in
the inspirable range. Respiratory protection is available when the local exhaust ventilation is
inadequate. Considering the low toxicity of the notified chemical, low concentrations in the
final finished polymer products, together with engineering controls and personal protective
equipment, the occupational health risk to workers considered to be low.
At the customer sites, the masterbatch pellets will be mixed with other ingredients and
processed to form plastic articles and films. Since the notified chemical is encapsulated
within the polymer matrix in masterbatch, occupational exposure to the notified chemical
cannot occur before or after the articles are made. Thus, the health risk to operators of
injection moulding or filmmaking machines arising from exposure to the notified chemical is
very low.
Under normal working conditions, storage and transport workers will be handling sealed
packages of products containing the notified chemical. There are negligible occupational
health risks for these workers.
In a 28-day repeated dose oral toxicity study, the notified chemical did not produce any
statistically or biologically relevant treatment-related effects. A NOAEL > 1000 mg/kg bw/d
suggests a low risk from repeated exposure to the notified chemical.
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. Although members of the public may make
dermal contact with plastic products containing the notified chemical, the risk to public health
is considered to be minimal since the notified chemical is expected to be of low toxicological
hazard, it is present at low concentrations and is expected to be largely trapped with the
polymeric matrix of the plastic products.
Environmental Effects
The majority of the notified chemical will be incorporated, immobile, into the polymer matrix
of the manufactured article, with little potential for release during the service life of finished
articles, and consequently little release of the notified chemical to the environment during the
service life of polyethylene pipes and other articles. Once solidified, the notified chemical is
expected to pose minimum risk to the environment.
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A maximum of 500 kg of the chemical may be placed into landfill each year with waste
resulting from formulation and manufacture of polymer masterbatches as well as from end
use injection moulding of polymer into final products such as plastic pipe and other articles.
At the end of their useful lives old pipe and other articles containing the chemical would most
likely be placed into landfill although some may be recycled for recovery of the polymers.
Once placed into landfill it is expected that the polymer matrix would slowly degrade and
break down through the agency of slow abiotic and biological processes operative in these
situations, and this may lead to release of the chemical. It is probable that the liberated
chemical would become associated with the soil, and slowly degrade through biological and
abiotic processes. The notified chemical will be mineralised to water and oxides of carbon
and nitrogen.
The notified chemical is assessed to have high potential for bioaccumulation but since little is
expected to enter the water compartment this is not judged to present an environmental
problem. Very little of the chemical is expected to be released to the water compartment, but
the available ecotoxicity information indicates that it is not toxic to aquatic species in any
trophic level up to the limit of its water solubility.
When used as indicated as an UV/light stabiliser for polymer/plastic products the notified
chemical is not expected to present a hazard to the environment.
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:
- overalls, safety glasses and PVC or rubber 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 via incineration in the presence of excess
air. Non-recyclable waste arising from article manufacturing sites should be disposed
of to landfill.
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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:
Under Section 64(2) of the Act; if
- The use pattern of the compound changes in such a way as to substantially
increase its exposure to the environment.
- If the conditions of use are varied from use in plastic products that are not in direct
contact with food, greater exposure of the public may occur. In such
circumstances, further information may be required to assess the hazards to public
health.
The Director will then decide whether secondary notification is required.
No additional secondary notification conditions are stipulated.
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5 PUBLICATION SUMMARY REPORT
Duasyn Direct Black HEF-SF
Summary Report
Reference No:STD/1009
Clariant (Australia) Pty Ltd (ABN 30 069 435 552) of 675-685 Warrigal Road Chadstone
VIC 3148 and Moore Business Systems Australia Ltd (ABN 11 008 430 662) of 3-5 Maloney
Drive Wodonga VIC 3690 have jointly submitted a standard notification statement in support
of their application for an assessment certificate for Duasyn Direct Black HEF-SF. The
notified chemical is intended to be used as a component of ink products for use in
commercial printing equipment and office inkjet printers. Up to 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 available data the notified chemical is classified as hazardous according the
NOHSC Approved Criteria for Classifying Hazardous Substances. The classification and
labelling details are: R22 ?Harmful if swallowed and R41 ?Risk of serious damage to eyes.
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 proposed manner.
Environmental Effects
Based on the available information, the overall environmental hazard of the notified chemical
is expected to be low.
RECOMMENDATIONS
Regulatory Controls
? The NOHSC Chemicals Standards Sub-committee should consider the following
hazard classification for the notified chemical:
- R22 ?Harmful if swallowed; and
- R41 ?Risk of serious damage to eyes.
? Use the following risk phrases for products/mixtures containing the notified chemical
at:
- 25%: R22 ?Harmful if swallowed;
- 10%: R41 ?Risk of serious damage to eyes;
- 5%-10%: R36 ?Irritating to eyes.
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Control Measures
Occupational Health and Safety
? Employers should implement the following safe work practices to minimise
occupational exposure to the notified chemical during handling of the ink products:
- Adequate induction and training programs for printer service personnel and
operators at the commercial printing site.
? Employers should ensure that the following personal protective equipment is used by
workers to minimise occupational exposure to the notified chemical during handling
of the ink products:
- Wearing cotton or disposable gloves when servicing printers.
- Wearing safety glasses, plastic or rubber gloves and industrial work-wear with
rubber aprons when operating commercial printing equipment.
Guidance in selection of personal protective equipment can be obtained from
Australian, Australian/New Zealand or other approved standards.
? Inkjet printers should be positioned in well-ventilated areas.
? 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 in landfill.
Emergency procedures
? Spills/release of the notified chemical should be contained as described in the MSDS
(i.e. contained with absorbent material and transfer to a sealable waste containers) and
the resulting waste should be disposed of in landfill. Spillages should be prevented
from entering drains, water sources or sewers.
? Personnel involved in clean-up of spillage should protect themselves against
respiratory, skin and eye exposure.
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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 circumstances of use of the notified chemical have changed such that aquatic
exposure is experienced, eg use as a textile dye, the notifier must provide all
available test reports in full with adequate English translation.
and
(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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6 PUBLICATION SUMMARY REPORT
Plasdic KZ-100
Summary Report
Reference No:PLC/289
Panasonic Australia Pty Ltd of Austlink Corporate Park, 1 Garigal Road, Belrose NSW 2085
has submitted a synthetic polymer of low concern (PLC) notification statement in support of
their application for an assessment certificate for Plasdic KZ-100. The notified polymer is
intended to be used as a component of a toner for use in facsimiles. Up to 900 kg of the
notified polymer will be imported 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 Plasdic KZ-100. However, the notified
polymer has a high molecular weight and is unlikely to penetrate biological membranes. Its
chemical structure also suggests that the polymer has a low toxicity viz; a lack of reactive
functional groups, lack of charged groups, lack of solubility in water, non-cationic in the pH
range 4-9 and high stability. It contains no reactive functional groups and no residual
monomers. The polymer meets the PLC criteria and is unlikely to be a hazardous substance
according to the National Occupational Health and Safety Commission's (NOHSC) Approved
Criteria for Classifying Hazardous Substances.
The MSDS for KK-17 Toner (containing approximately 40% notified polymer) indicated that
minimal respiratory tract irritation may occur. The product may cause eye irritation, but is
non irritating to skin. The particle size for the toner indicates that exposure to generated dust
may cause respiratory irritation. The toner is not classified as hazardous according to
NOHSC Approved Criteria for Classifying Hazardous Substances.
The form of the toner is powder and the particle size distribution is 9 to 10 祄 (respirable).
The toner can be considered a nuisance dust and employers are responsible for maintaining
atmospheric levels of toner dust below the NOHSC exposure standard of 10 mg/m3 Time
Weighted Average (TWA). Australia does not have an exposure standard for respirable dust,
however, the ACGIH Threshold Limit Value is 3 mg/m3 TWA.
Occupational Health and Safety
Exposure to toner containing the notified polymer may occur when replacing toner cartridge
and drum cartridge and when cleaning the inside of the facsimile. Transport and storage of
the toner cartridge is unlikely to result in worker exposure except in the event of accidental
spillage.
Service personnel and office staff performing replacement of a toner cartridge and drum
cartridge containing toner waste are not expected to be exposed directly to the notified
polymer as it is contained within a sealed container. However, contact with the toner on the
skin or eyes may cause irritation. Upon application to the paper, the toner is fused to the
surface and release is unlikely to occur.
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Service personnel may be exposed to the notified polymer when cleaning facsimile
equipment.
Noting that the frequency of use is low (1 service/6 months), and the low toxicity of the
notified polymer, the risk of adverse health effects to office/service personnel is low and no
personal protective equipment is required provided that workers follow proper procedures in
handling toner and toner cartridge. Any generation of dust should be avoided.
Cotton or disposable gloves may be worn to prevent skin irritation and workers should avoid
any generation of dust when handling the toner.
It is unlikely that the airborne concentration of toner dust in the workplace would warrant
exposure monitoring and specific ventilation.
Spilt residues should be swept up manually or using a dust explosion-proof vacuum cleaner
and placed within a waste container.
Given these considerations, the polymer will not pose a significant health hazard in the
occupational environment.
Workers handling printed paper are not at risk of adverse health effects because the polymer
is fixed to the paper and not available for exposure or dermal uptake.
Public Health
Public exposure will be limited to transient and infrequent contact if spillage occurs during
the changing of cartridges or plastic waste cases. The type of contact will most likely be
dermal although minimal eye and inhalation exposure is possible. The low likelihood of
contact with the notified polymer and its low toxicity, suggest that it will not pose a
significant hazard to public health when used in the proposed manner.
Environmental Effects
The notified polymer will not be manufactured in Australia, but will be imported in a toner
blend in sealed cartridges. As such, direct release of the chemical to the environment is not
anticipated, except for a small amount released as residues left in waste toner units.
The majority of the notified chemical entering the environment will be fused to paper during
the printing process. The waste paper generated will be disposed of through landfill,
recycling, or incineration. Due to the low water solubility of the notified polymer, it is
expected that the bulk of the polymer will partition into sludge in paper mills or sewage
treatment facilities when paper is recycled. Waste sludge, spent cartridges and toner units
containing the notified polymer will be disposed to landfill. In a landfill, the toner containing
the notified polymer should remain fixed to the paper substrate and remain immobile.
Incinerated paper/toner wastes will generate oxides of carbon and water, which will not
present a significant environmental hazard.
During normal use, the polymer is not expected to enter the aquatic environment. In any case,
the polymer's high molecular weight will preclude absorption across biological membrane.
Hence the substance is not expected to bioaccumulate.
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Given these considerations, the overall environmental risk presented by the importation of the
notified polymer is low.
RECOMMENDATIONS
Control Measures
Occupational Health and Safety
No specific control measures are necessary for the notified polymer, however, in the
interests of good occupational health and safety practice, the following guidelines are
recommended for handling toners containing the notified polymer:
Avoid generation of dust clouds when handling the toner;
?br>
Service operators should wear cotton or disposable gloves when handling the toner (ie
?br>
when replacing toner cartridge and drum cartridge containing the notified polymer or
when cleaning the inside of a facsimile);
Spillage of the notified polymer should be avoided. Spillage should be cleaned up
?br>
promptly with absorbents which should be put into containers for disposal;
A copy of the appropriate MSDS should be easily accessible to employees.
?br>
If products containing the notified chemical are hazardous to health in accordance with the
NOHSC Approved Criteria for Classifying Hazardous Substances, workplace practices and
control procedures consistent with State and Territory hazardous Substances regulations 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(1) of the Act; if
- 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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7 PUBLICATION SUMMARY REPORT
Plasdic KZ-142
Summary Report
Reference No:PLC/290
Panasonic Australia Pty Ltd of Austlink Corporate Park, 1 Garigal Road, Belrose NSW 2085
has submitted a synthetic polymer of low concern (PLC) notification statement in support of
their application for an assessment certificate for Plasdic KZ-142. The notified polymer is
intended to be used as a component of a toner for use in facsimiles. Up to 900 kg of the
notified polymer will be imported 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 Plasdic KZ-142. However, the notified
polymer has a high molecular weight and is unlikely to penetrate biological membranes. Its
chemical structure also suggests that the polymer has a low toxicity viz; a lack of reactive
functional groups, lack of charged groups, lack of solubility in water, non-cationic in the pH
range 4-9 and high stability. It contains no reactive functional groups and no residual
monomers. The polymer meets the PLC criteria and is unlikely to be a hazardous substance
according to the NOHSC Approved Criteria for Classifying Hazardous Substances.
The MSDS for KK-17 Toner (approximately 40% notified polymer) indicated that minimal
respiratory tract irritation may occur. The product may cause eye irritation, but is non
irritating to skin. The particle size for the toner indicates that exposure to generated dust may
cause respiratory irritation. The toner is not classified as hazardous according to the National
Occupational Health and Safety Commission's (NOHSC) Approved Criteria for Classifying
Hazardous Substances.
The form of the toner is powder and the particle size distribution is 9 to 10 祄 (respirable).
The toner can be considered a nuisance dust and employers are responsible for maintaining
atmospheric levels of toner dust below the NOHSC exposure standard of 10 mg/m3 Time
Weighted Average (TWA). Australia does not have an exposure standard for respirable dust,
however, the ACGIH Threshold Limit Value is 3 mg/m3 TWA.
Occupational Health and Safety
Exposure to toner containing the notified polymer may occur when replacing toner cartridge
and drum cartridge and when cleaning the inside of the facsimile. Transport and storage of
the toner cartridge is unlikely to result in worker exposure except in the event of accidental
spillage.
Service personnel and office staff performing replacement of a toner cartridge and drum
cartridge containing toner waste are not expected to be exposed directly to the notified
polymer as it is contained within a sealed container. However, contact with the toner on the
skin or eyes may cause irritation. Upon application to the paper, the toner is fused to the
surface and release is unlikely to occur.
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Service personnel may be exposed to the notified polymer when cleaning facsimile
equipment.
Noting that the frequency of use is low (1 service/6 months), the risk of adverse health effects
to office/service personnel is low and no personal protective equipment is required provided
that workers follow proper procedures in handling toner and toner cartridge. Any generation
of dust should be avoided.
Cotton or disposable gloves may be worn to prevent skin irritation and workers should avoid
any generation of dust when handling the toner.
It is unlikely that the airborne concentration of toner dust in the workplace would warrant
exposure monitoring and specific ventilation.
Spilt residues should be swept up manually or using a dust explosion-proof vacuum cleaner
and placed within a waste container.
Given these considerations, the polymer will not pose a significant health hazard in the
occupational environment.
Workers handling printed paper are not at risk of adverse health effects because the polymer
is fixed to the paper and not available for exposure or dermal uptake.
Public Health
Public exposure will be limited to transient and infrequent contact if spillage occurs during
the changing of cartridges or plastic waste cases. The type of contact will most likely be
dermal although minimal eye and inhalation exposure is possible. The low likelihood of
contact with the notified polymer and its low toxicity, suggest that it will not pose a
significant hazard to public health when used in the proposed manner.
Environmental Effects
The notified polymer will not be manufactured in Australia, but will be imported in a toner
blend in sealed cartridges. As such, direct release of the chemical to the environment is not
anticipated, except for a small amount released as residues left in waste toner units.
The majority of the notified chemical entering the environment will be fused to paper during
the printing process. The waste paper generated will be disposed of through landfill,
recycling, or incineration. Due to the low water solubility of the notified polymer, it is
expected that the bulk of the polymer will partition into sludge in paper mills or sewage
treatment facilities when paper is recycled. Waste sludge, spent cartridges and toner units
containing the notified polymer will be disposed to landfill. In a landfill, the toner containing
the notified polymer should remain fixed to the paper substrate and remain immobile.
Incinerated paper/toner wastes will generate oxides of carbon and water, which will not
present a significant environmental hazard.
During normal use, the polymer is not expected to enter the aquatic environment. In any case,
the polymer's high molecular weight will preclude absorption across biological membrane.
Hence the substance is not expected to bioaccumulate.
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Given these considerations, the overall environmental risk presented by the importation of the
notified polymer is low.
RECOMMENDATIONS
Control Measures
Occupational Health and Safety
No specific control measures are necessary for the notified polymer, however, in the interests
of good occupational health and safety practice, the following guidelines are recommended
for handling toners containing the notified polymer:
? Avoid generation of dust clouds when handling the toner;
? Service operators should wear cotton or disposable gloves when handling the toner
(ie when replacing toner cartridge and drum cartridge containing the notified
polymer or when cleaning the inside of a facsimile);
? Spillage of the notified polymer should be avoided. Spillage should be cleaned up
promptly with absorbents which should be put into containers for disposal;
? A copy of the appropriate MSDS should be easily accessible to employees.
If products containing the notified chemical are hazardous to health in accordance with the
NOHSC Approved Criteria for Classifying Hazardous Substances, workplace practices and
control procedures consistent with State and Territory hazardous Substances regulations 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(1) of the Act; if
- 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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8 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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9 LOW VOLUME CATEGORY PERMITS
The permits listed in Table 1 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 1
Low Volume Category Permits
PERMIT COMPANY COMPANY CHEMICAL OR HAZARDOUS USE DATE
NUMBER NAME POSTCODE TRADE NAME SUBSTANCE
428 Epson 2067 NEJI-6 No Ingredient 03.05.2002
Australia in inkjet
Pty Ltd cartridge
429 Epson 2067 NEJI-5 No Ingredient 03.05.2002
Australia in inkjet
Pty Ltd cartridge
430 Epson 2067 NEJI-4 No Ingredient 03.05.2002
Australia in inkjet
Pty Ltd cartridge
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10 EARLY INTRODUCTION PERMITS FOR NON-HAZARDOUS INDUSTRIAL
CHEMICALS
The permits listed in Table 2 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 2
Early Introduction Permits
PERMIT COMPANY CHEMICAL OR USE
NUMBER NAME TRADE NAME
206 Bonakemi Polymer in Bonatech Floor coating
Australia Pty Traffic
Ltd
207 Ezi Floor Polymer in Bonatech Floor coating
Products Traffic
208 Roche Sodium ascorbyl Cosmetics
Vitamins phosphate
Australia Pty
Ltd
209 National Elotex Flow 8200 Concrete additive
Starch &
Chemical
Company
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11 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 3
Chemicals Eligible for Listing on the Australian Inventory of Chemical Substances
CHEMICAL NAME CAS NUMBER MOLECULAR FORMULA
2-propenoic acid, 2-methyl-, 2-ethylhexyl ester, (C14H22O2. C12H22O2. C8H8. C6H10O3)x
163292-55-5
polymer with ethenylbenzene, 2-hydroxyethyl 2-
methyl-2-propenoate and exo-1,7,7-
trimethylbicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-yl 2-methyl-2-
propenoate
Neodecanoic acid, ethenyl ester, polymer with butyl (C12H22O2. C10H16O2. C8H14O2. C8H14O2.
164002-59-9
C7H12O3. C7H12O2. C6H10O3. C3H4O2) x
2-methyl-2-propenoate, cyclohexyl 2-methyl-2-
propenoate, 1,1-dimethylethyl 2-propenoate, 2-
hydroxyethyl 2-methyl-2-propenoate, 2-
methylpropyl 2-methyl-2-propenoate, 1,2-
propanediol mono(2-methyl-2-propenoate) and 2-
propenoic acid.
2-Propenenitrile, polymer with 5-amino-1,3,3- (C15H16O2.C10H22N2.C8H12N2.C3H5ClO.C3H3N.
82209-41-4
C2H6O2.C2H4O)x
trimethylcyclohexanemethaneamine, 1,3-
benzenedimethanamine, (chloromethyl)oxirane,
1,2-ethanediol, 4,4'-(1-methylethylidene)bis[phenol]
and oxirane
2-Propenoic acid, 2-methyl-, polymer with 38298-19-0 (C8H14O2.C8H8.C5H8O2.C4H6O2)x
ethenylbenzene, methyl 2-methyl-2-propenoate and
2-methylpropyl 2-methyl-2-propenoate
2-Propenoic acid, 2-methyl-, 2,3-dihydroxypropyl (C14H22O2.C14H16N2O2.C7H12O4.C7H12O2.C6H1
163206-27-7
ester, polymer with 1,3-bis(1-isocyanato-1- 4O2.C5H10O4.C4H11NO2.C4H10O2.C3H6O3)x.xC4
H11NO
methylethyl)benzene, 1,4-butanediol, butyl 2-
propenoate, dimethyl carbonate, 1,6-hexanediol, 3-
hydroxy-2-(hydroxymethyl)-2-methylpropanoic
acid, 2,2'-iminobis[ethanol] and rel-(1R,2R,4R)-
1,7,7-trimethylbicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-yl 2-methyl-2-
propenoate, compd. with 2-(dimethylamino)ethanol
2-butenedioic acid (Z)-, di-2-propenyl ester, 181658-44-6 Unspecified
polymers with acrylic acid, Et acrylate, methacrylic
acid, 2-[[(phenylamino)carbonyl]oxy]ethyl
methacrylate and polyethylene glycol 2-butenoate
C16-18-alkyl ethers
Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-methyl-omega- 143472-08-6 (C8H12N2O2. (C2H4O)n CH4O)x
hydroxy-, polymer with 1,6-diisocyanatohexane
block
Silsesquioxanes, 3-[(2-aminoethyl)amino]propyl 145775-27-5 Unspecified
Me, methoxy-terminated
2-Propenamide, polymer with 2-propenylthiourea 125044-35-1 (C4H8N2S.C3H5NO)x
1-Propanethiol, 2,3-bis[(2-mercaptoethyl)thio]- 131538-00-6 C7H16S5
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12 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 4
Amendment to AICS
CHEMICAL NAME CAS NUMBER MOLECULAR FORMULA
Glycerides, C16-18-and C18-unsatd., polymers with p-
68015-37-2 (C11H14O2.C9H6N2O2.C8H6O4.C8H4O3.
tert-butylbenzoic acid, isophthalic acid, C5H12O4. (C2H4O)n H2O.Unspecified)x
pentaerythritol, phthalic anhydride, polyethylene
glycol and TDI
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13 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
Anti-valve seat recession (AVSR) fuel additives various
Sodium cyanide 143-33-9
2. PREVIOUS PRIORITY EXISTING CHEMICALS
PEC Chemical CAS Date of
Assessment publication of
No. report
Full Assessments -
2 Savinase ?Proteolytic various Feb1993
enzymes in detergents
1 TGIC 2451-62-9 April 1994
(Triglycidylisocyanurate)
3 Glutaraldehyde 111-30-8 June 1994
5 Sodium ethyl xanthate 140-90-9 May 1995
4 HCFC-123 306-83-2 March 1996
6 2-butoxyethanol in cleaning 111-76-2 Oct 1996
products
7 1,4-dioxane 123-91-1 June 1998
9 Chrysotile asbestos 12001-29-5 Feb 1999
8 Trichloroethylene 79-01-6 March 2000
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
18 Ammonium persulphate in 7727-54-0 June 2001
hairdressing
18 Potassium persulfate in 7727-21-1 June 2001
hairdressing
18 Sodium persulfate in 7775-27-1 June 2001
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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
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
19 Hydrofluoric acid 7664-39-3 June 2001
17 Trisphosphates Various June 2001
20 Polybrominated flame Various June 2001
retardants
16 Short chain chlorinated Various June 2001
paraffins
* 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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14 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 Ref. Company Name
Name No. No.
Habanolide NA/577 SN/10 Firmenich Limited
Polymer in Reactint NA/405 - Asia Pacific Specialty
Red X64. Chemicals Limited
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
C-1824 NA/35 SN/1 Kodak April 1992
Australasia
Pty Ltd
Nonanoic Acid, NA/114 SN/2 Kodak September
Potassium Salt Australasia 1993
Pty Ltd
Polymer in Tersperse NA/431 NA/610 Orica October
4913 Australia Pty 1998
Ltd
Necon LO-80 NA/316 NA/562 Bristol-Myers November
Pty Ltd 1997
Mortrace MP NA/580 SN/5 Petrofin January
International 1999
Pty Ltd
Aero 6697 promotor NA/221 SN/6 Cytec April 1999
Australia
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)
ChEster 304 NA/728 SN/8 Chevron December
Chemical 2000
Australia and
Baker Huges
Inteq
ChEster 306 NA/729 SN/9 Chevron December
Chemical 2000
Australia and
Baker Huges
Inteq
* 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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15 DRAFT SECTION 48 REPORTS FOR
TETRACHLOROBENZYLTOLUENE AND POLYCHLORINATED DIPHENYL
ETHER
A notice calling for information on uses of the following groups of chemicals was published
in the Commonwealth Chemical Gazette of 1 January 2002:
? Tetrachlorobenzyltoluene
? Polychlorinated diphenyl ether
Draft reports based on the information received are now available for comment. Comments
are to be provided by 21 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
Free call: 1800 638 528
or may be requested by fax: (02) 8577 8888 or email: warwick.shaw@nicnas.gov.au.
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16 SECTION 58 NOTICE CALLING FOR INFORMATION ON
PARAFORMALDEHYDE
In accordance with section 51 of the Industrial Chemicals (Notification and Assessment) Act
1989, as amended, (the Act), formaldehyde was declared a priority existing chemical (PEC)
for full assessment by a notice in the Chemical Gazette of 5 March 2002.
Paraformaldehyde [Chemical Abstracts Service (CAS) number 30525-89-4 or 9002-81-7] is a
polymer of formaldehyde and can generate gaseous formaldehyde by heating.
Paraformaldehyde behaves like methanol-free formaldehyde of the same concentration once
it dissolves in water. Therefore, paraformaldehyde may be a significant source of
formaldehyde exposure. Information on formulation and use of paraformaldehyde will assist
in the PEC assessment of formaldehyde.
In accordance with section 58 of the Act, the Director of the National Industrial Chemical
Notification and Assessment Scheme (NICNAS) requires importers, manufacturers and
formulators of paraformaldehyde to provide following information:
a) the quantities of paraformaldehyde which have been imported (as `pure'
paraformaldehyde or in products/mixtures) and/or manufactured by the company in
calendar year 2000 and 2001, and the quantities proposed to be imported and/or
manufactured in calendar year 2002;
b) the quantities of paraformaldehyde which have been formulated into products/mixtures by
the company in calendar year 2000 and 2001, and the concentration of paraformaldehyde
in these products/mixtures;
c) the uses of paraformaldehyde and/or products/mixtures containing paraformaldehyde
known to the company;
d) information on human and environmental exposure to paraformaldehyde and
formaldehyde;
e) the methods used by the company in handling, storing, manufacturing and disposal of
paraformaldehyde and/or products/mixtures containing paraformaldehyde*; and
f) sample Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and labels for paraformaldehyde and/or
products/mixtures containing paraformaldehyde*;
g) contact details of the persons to whom the company has supplied or intends to supply
paraformaldehyde or products/mixtures containing paraformaldehyde. This is an
important piece of information which enables NICNAS to contact downstream users for
information necessary for the assessment. Customer lists are kept confidential*.
* Items e), f) and g) are exempt for products containing less than 0.2% paraformaldehyde.
Any other persons who have relevant information (eg users of paraformaldehyde) are
encouraged to provide the information.
Where information is listed as being required, this means there is a penalty under the Act for
non-compliance.
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Confidentiality may be claimed for certain items of information. Details on what items may
be granted confidentiality and how to make a formal application for confidentiality can be
obtained from the formaldehyde contact officer (see below). Note that a formal application
and a fee of $500 are required.
The closing date for provision of information is 16 July 2002.
Formaldehyde Contact Officer: Griffin D'Costa, ph (02) 8577 8894 or fax (02) 8577 8888
or email: griffin.d'costa@nicnas.gov.au
For further information or assistance, please contact Jun Zhang on (02) 8577 8882 or fax (02)
8577 8888 or email: jun.zhang@nicnas.gov.au
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17 COMMENT ON PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE NATIONAL
WORKPLACE EXPOSURE STANDARD FOR BENZENE
The National Occupational Health and Safety Commission (NOHSC) invites public comment
on a proposed amendment to the national exposure standard for benzene to 1 ppm (TWA8).
Exposure standards are guides to the safe use of chemicals in the workplace. The proposed
standard gives details on the acceptable concentration of benzene in the worker's breathing
zone, to limit the risk of adverse health effects.
The main industrial use of benzene is as a starting material for the synthesis of other
chemicals. Most benzene feedstock is imported, but some is manufactured at an Australian
steelworks as a by-product of coal coking. Large quantities of benzene are produced during
the refining of petroleum and retained as a component of petrol. Petrol vehicle emissions are
the predominant source of benzene in the environment.
A Public Discussion paper providing a description of the process used to develop the
proposed amendment, details of how to provide your comment, summary information to
support the proposed amendment and a Preliminary Regulation Impact Statement is available
free of charge by downloading from the NOHSC Website at:
http://www.nohsc.gov.au/OHSInformation/Databases/ExposureStandards/expsearch.asp
Alternatively, if you wish to have a downloaded copy sent to you, place your request by:
? telephone to Freecall 1800 666 843 ?follow the prompts when the call is answered;
or
? fax (02) 6279 1150 ?mark your fax `Proposed amendment to the national exposure
standard for benzene, Attention: Chemicals Framework Team' and include your
name and postal address; or
? email to esrequest@nohsc.gov.au ?title your email `Proposed amendment to the
national exposure standard for benzene' and include your name and postal address.
NOHSC will review the proposed amendment in light of public comment received and make
a final recommendation in October 2002. Following declaration by NOHSC, final exposure
standards are adopted by Commonwealth, State and Territory Governments in workplace
hazardous substances legislation.
Public comment closes on 23 August 2002.
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