Control Measures
Gazette
Commonwealth
of Australia
No. C 8, Tuesday, 3 August 2004
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 STD/1048 CHEMICAL A IN OLOA 289M 5
2 STD/1049 CHEMICAL B IN OLOA 289M 8
3 STD/1050 CHEMICAL C IN OLOA 289M 11
4 STD/1058 PERGAFAST 201 14
5 STD/1071 COMPONENT OF CALTEX RPM GREASE SRI 2 17
6 STD/1077 KG-11518 19
7 STD/1078 RCP-29191 21
8 STD/1101 218DO 23
9 STD/1103 Z-51 24
10 LTD/1132 SANOLIN BLUE EHRL 29
11 PLC/355 PURADD SC-84 31
12 PLC/445 DIACRON FC-1469 33
35
13 PLC/464 SILOXANES AND SILICONES, DI-ME, 3-
HYDROXYPROPYL ME, ETHOXYLATED
PROPOXYLATED, POLYMER WITH TERT-BU
ACRYLATE AND METHACRYLIC ACID
(LURIFLEX SILK)
14 PLC/470 POLYMER IN VISCOPLEX116220, VISCOPLEX 37
1-244
15 PLC/471 POLYMER IN VISCOPLEX 316230 39
16 PLC/477 RC49217 41
17 ACCESS TO FULL PUBLIC REPORT 43
PERMITS ISSUED
18 LOW VOLUME CHEMICAL PERMITS 44
19 COMMERCIAL EVALUATION CATEGORY PERMITS 47
20 EARLY INTRODUCTION PERMITS 48
AUSTRALIAN INVENTORY OF CHEMICAL SUBSTANCES
49
21 NOTICE OF CHEMICALS ELIGIBLE FOR LISTING ON THE
AUSTRALIAN INVENTORY OF CHEMICAL SUBSTANCES FIVE
YEARS AFTER ISSUING OF ASSESSMENT CERTIFICATES
22 NOTICE OF AMENDMENTS TO THE AUSTRALIAN INVENTORY 50
OF CHEMICAL SUBSTANCES
SPECIAL NOTICES
23 CHANGES TO NICNAS COMPANY REGISTRATION 51
53
24 INDUSTRY RESPONSIBILITIES UNDER THE ROTTERDAM
CONVENTION ON THE PRIOR INFORMED CONSENT FOR
CERTAIN HAZARDOUS CHEMICALS AND PESTICIDES IN
INTERNATIONAL TRADE (COMMONLY KNOWN AS PIC)
25 PUBLIC COMMENT SOUGHT ON THE PROPOSED 54
AMENDMENTS TO THE APPROVED CRITERIA FOR
CLASSIFYING HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES 3RD EDITION
[NOHSC:1008 (2003)]
26 PHTHALATES ?NOTICE OF PROPOSED REGULATORY 56
ACTIVITIES - CALL FOR INFORMATION AND COMMENTS
27 PHTHALATES - CALL FOR INFORMATION 62
66
28 SECONDARY NOTIFICATIONS ASSESSED BY THE NATIONAL
INDUSTRIAL CHEMICALS NOTIFICATION AND ASSESSMENT
SCHEME (NICNAS)
29 LIST OF PRIORITY EXISTING CHEMICALS 68
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1 PUBLICATION SUMMARY REPORT
Chemical A in OLOA 289M
Summary Report
Reference No: STD/1048
Oronite Australia, (ABN 16 101 548 716) of Level 8, 520 Collins Street Melbourne, VIC
3000 has submitted a standard notification statement in support of their application for an
assessment certificate for Chemical A in OLOA 289M. The notified chemical is intended to
be used as a component of an oil additive package. Less than ten tonnes of the notified
chemical will be imported per annum for each of the first five years.
ASSESSMENT OF PUBLIC, OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY AND
ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS
Hazard Assessment
The toxicological studies provided in this notification were undertaken using finished product
containing the notified chemical. The studies indicate that the product has low acute oral and
dermal toxicity, it is not a skin sensitiser, and is not genotoxic nor mutagenic. The product
containing the notified chemical is a skin irritant and slightly irritating to the eyes.
The NOEL for the product containing the notified chemical established in a range finding 5
day repeated dose study in rats was 100 mg/kg bw/day, based on presence of clinical effects,
effects on body weight, food consumption, gross organ pathology, organ weight and
hyperplasia of the squamous epithelium of the forestomach at higher doses.
The product containing the notified chemical is classified as a hazardous substance. Based
on the reversible severe erythema and oedema observed the product containing the notified
chemical can be classified as skin irritant (R38 - Irritating to skin).
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 in the notification.
Environmental Effects
On the basis of the reported use pattern, aquatic PEC/PNEC ratios and ecotoxicity data, the
formulation containing the notified chemical is not considered to pose an unacceptable risk to
the environment.
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RECOMMENDATIONS
Regulatory Controls
Hazard Classification and Labelling
? The NOHSC Chemicals Standards Sub-committee should consider the following
health hazard classification for the product containing the notified chemical:
- R38-Irritating to skin
- S37/38/39-Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves, and eye/face protection.
Control Measures
Occupational Health and Safety
? Employers should implement the following safe work practices to minimise
occupational exposure during handling of the notified chemical as introduced and the
formulated product:
- Minimise spills and drips
? Employers should ensure that the following personal protective equipment is used by
workers to minimise occupational exposure to the notified chemical as introduced:
- Chemical resistant gloves
- Protective clothing
- Safety goggles
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
Disposal
? The notified chemical will be a component of waste oil generated from professional
operations. It should be disposed of by recycling as waste oil or incinerated in
accordance with approved State or Territory waste management regulations. Emptied
containers (1-4 L) should be sent to landfill for disposal. Emptied drums should be
reconditioned by steam cleaning prior to re-use, with wastewater treated and the oily
concentrate either recycled or incinerated
Emergency procedures
? Spills/release of the notified chemical should be handled in accordance with
procedures described in the Material Safety Data Sheet. Report spills to local
authorities as appropriate or required. Spills of heated oil containing the notified
chemical should be allowed to cool before proceeding with cleanup methods. Stop
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source of spill. Contain spill to prevent further contamination of soil, surface water or
groundwater. Clean up spill as soon as possible by applying non-combustible,
absorbent materials or by pumping to recovery tanks. Remove contaminated soil.
Place contaminated materials in disposable containers and dispose of in accordance
with State or Territory waste disposal regulations.
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
- If any proposed uses lead to a more significant release to water.
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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2 PUBLICATION SUMMARY REPORT
Chemical B in OLOA 289M
Summary Report
Reference No: STD/1049
Oronite Australia, (ABN 16 101 548 716) of Level 8, 520 Collins Street Melbourne, VIC
3000 has submitted a standard notification statement in support of their application for an
assessment certificate for Chemical B in OLOA 289M. The notified chemical is intended to
be used as a component of an oil additive package. Less than ten tonnes of the notified
chemical will be imported per annum for each of the first five years.
ASSESSMENT OF PUBLIC, OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY AND
ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS
Hazard Assessment
The toxicological studies provided in this notification were undertaken using finished product
containing the notified chemical. The studies indicate that the product has low acute oral and
dermal toxicity, it is not a skin sensitiser, and is not genotoxic nor mutagenic. The product
containing the notified chemical is a skin irritant and slightly irritating to the eyes.
The NOEL for the product containing the notified chemical established in a range finding 5
day repeated dose study in rats was 100 mg/kg bw/day, based on presence of clinical effects,
effects on body weight, food consumption, gross organ pathology, organ weight and
hyperplasia of the squamous epithelium of the forestomach at higher doses.
The product containing the notified chemical is classified as a hazardous substance. Based
on the reversible severe erythema and oedema observed the product containing the notified
chemical can be classified as skin irritant (R38 - Irritating to skin).
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 in the notification.
Environmental Effects
On the basis of the reported use pattern, aquatic PEC/PNEC ratios and ecotoxicity data, the
formulation containing the notified chemical is not considered to pose an unacceptable risk to
the environment.
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RECOMMENDATIONS
Regulatory Controls
Hazard Classification and Labelling
? The NOHSC Chemicals Standards Sub-committee should consider the following
health hazard classification for the product containing the notified chemical:
- R38-Irritating to skin
- S37/38/39-Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves, and eye/face protection.
Control Measures
Occupational Health and Safety
? Employers should implement the following safe work practices to minimise
occupational exposure during handling of the notified chemical as introduced and the
formulated product:
- Minimise spills and drips
? Employers should ensure that the following personal protective equipment is used by
workers to minimise occupational exposure to the notified chemical as introduced:
- Chemical resistant gloves
- Protective clothing
- Safety goggles
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
Disposal
? The notified chemical will be a component of waste oil generated from professional
operations. It should be disposed of by recycling as waste oil or incinerated in
accordance with approved State or Territory waste management regulations. Emptied
containers (1-4 L) should be sent to landfill for disposal. Emptied drums should be
reconditioned by steam cleaning prior to re-use, with wastewater treated and the oily
concentrate either recycled or incinerated.
Emergency procedures
? Spills/release of the notified chemical should be handled in accordance with
procedures described in the Material Safety Data Sheet. Report spills to local
authorities as appropriate or required. Spills of heated oil containing the notified
chemical should be allowed to cool before proceeding with cleanup methods. Stop
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source of spill. Contain spill to prevent further contamination of soil, surface water or
groundwater. Clean up spill as soon as possible by applying non-combustible,
absorbent materials or by pumping to recovery tanks. Remove contaminated soil.
Place contaminated materials in disposable containers and dispose of in accordance
with State or Territory waste disposal regulations.
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
- If any proposed uses lead to a more significant release to water.
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
Chemical C in OLOA 289M
Summary Report
Reference No: STD/1050
Oronite Australia, (ABN 16 101 548 716) of Level 8, 520 Collins Street Melbourne, VIC
3000 has submitted a standard notification statement in support of their application for an
assessment certificate for Chemical C in OLOA 289M. The notified chemical is intended to
be used as a component of an oil additive package. Less than ten tonnes of the notified
chemical will be imported per annum for each of the first five years.
ASSESSMENT OF PUBLIC, OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY AND
ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS
Hazard Assessment
The toxicological studies provided in this notification were undertaken using finished product
containing the notified chemical. The studies indicate that the product has low acute oral and
dermal toxicity, it is not a skin sensitiser, and is not genotoxic nor mutagenic. The product
containing the notified chemical is a skin irritant and slightly irritating to the eyes.
The NOEL for the product containing the notified chemical established in a range finding 5
day repeated dose study in rats was 100 mg/kg bw/day, based on presence of clinical effects,
effects on body weight, food consumption, gross organ pathology, organ weight and
hyperplasia of the squamous epithelium of the forestomach at higher doses.
The product containing the notified chemical is classified as a hazardous substance. Based
on the reversible severe erythema and oedema observed the product containing the notified
chemical can be classified as skin irritant (R38 - Irritating to skin).
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 in the notification.
Environmental Effects
On the basis of the reported use pattern, aquatic PEC/PNEC ratios and ecotoxicity data, the
formulation containing the notified chemical is not considered to pose an unacceptable risk to
the environment.
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RECOMMENDATIONS
Regulatory Controls
Hazard Classification and Labelling
? The NOHSC Chemicals Standards Sub-committee should consider the following
health hazard classification for the product containing the notified chemical:
- R38-Irritating to skin
- S37/38/39-Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves, and eye/face protection.
Control Measures
Occupational Health and Safety
? Employers should implement the following safe work practices to minimise
occupational exposure during handling of the notified chemical as introduced and the
formulated product:
- Minimise spills and drips
? Employers should ensure that the following personal protective equipment is used by
workers to minimise occupational exposure to the notified chemical as introduced:
- Chemical resistant gloves
- Protective clothing
- Safety goggles
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
Disposal
? The notified chemical will be a component of waste oil generated from professional
operations. It should be disposed of by recycling as waste oil or incinerated in
accordance with approved State or Territory waste management regulations. Emptied
containers (1-4 L) should be sent to landfill for disposal. Emptied drums should be
reconditioned by steam cleaning prior to re-use, with wastewater treated and the oily
concentrate either recycled or incinerated.
Emergency procedures
? Spills/release of the notified chemical should be handled in accordance with
procedures described in the Material Safety Data Sheet. Report spills to local
authorities as appropriate or required. Spills of heated oil containing the notified
chemical should be allowed to cool before proceeding with cleanup methods. Stop
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source of spill. Contain spill to prevent further contamination of soil, surface water or
groundwater. Clean up spill as soon as possible by applying non-combustible,
absorbent materials or by pumping to recovery tanks. Remove contaminated soil.
Place contaminated materials in disposable containers and dispose of in accordance
with State or Territory waste disposal regulations.
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
- If any proposed uses lead to a more significant release to water.
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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4 PUBLICATION SUMMARY REPORT
Pergafast 201
Summary Report
Reference No: STD/1058
Ciba Specialty Chemicals Pty Ltd of 235 Settlement Road Thomastown VIC 3074 has
submitted a standard notification statement in support of their application for an assessment
certificate for Pergafast 201. The notified chemical is intended to be used as a non-phenolic
colour developer for use in heat sensitive papers. Up to 10 tonnes of the notified chemical
will be imported per annum in 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.
As a comparison only, the classification of notified chemical using the Globally Harmonised
System for the Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) is presented below. This
system is not mandated in Australia and carries no legal status but is presented for
information purposes.
Hazard category Hazard statement
Acute hazards to the aquatic 1 Very toxic to aquatic life.
environment
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 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, limited release to the aquatic environment and the estimated risk quotient.
RECOMMENDATIONS
Control Measures
Occupational Health and Safety
? Employers should implement the following engineering controls to minimise
occupational exposure to powder form of the notified chemical:
- closed system for formulation
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- local exhaust ventilation during weighing and transfer the notified chemical powder.
? Employers should ensure that the following personal protective equipment is used by
workers to minimise occupational exposure to the notified chemical:
- gloves
- protective clothing
- eye protection
- dust mask or respirator when sufficient ventilation is not available.
Guidance in selection of personal protective equipment can be obtained from Australian,
Australian/New Zealand or other approved standards.
? Atmospheric monitoring should be conducted to measure workplace dust
concentrations during formulation of the notified chemical.
? 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 the coating manufacturer
and paper coating plant to minimise environmental exposure during use of the notified
chemical:
- Use and storage of the chemical in sealed and bunded areas
- Loading of raw materials should be undertaken in an enclosure which is under the
control of local exhaust ventilation.
Disposal
? The notified chemical should be disposed of to landfill and by incineration.
Emergency procedures
? Spills/release of the notified chemical should be handled by containment, collection
via vacuum or sweeping, then placing material in sealable labelled containers. The
spill area should be cleaned with a minimal amount of water, which is collected via an
absorbent material which will then be disposed of with the spilt notified chemical. All
drains and access points to nearby water causes should be blocked immediately.
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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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(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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Component of Caltex RPM Grease SRI 2
Summary Report
Reference No: STD/1071
Caltex Australia Petroleum Pty Ltd (ABN 17 000 032 128) of Level 12, MLC Centre, 19 ?29
Martin Pl Sydney NSW 2000 and Australasian Lubricants Manufacturing Company (ACN
088 894 857) of Tanker St Lytton QLD 4178 has submitted a standard notification statement
in support of their application for an assessment certificate for Component A of Caltex RPM
Grease SRI 2. The notified chemical is intended to be used as a grease component used for
lubricating anti-friction ball, needle and roller bearings operating at high speeds and high
temperatures or where salt water may penetrate the bearings. Grease containing the notified
chemical is imported, repacked and sent to retailers. End users apply the grease directly to
bearings. 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
Data on analogues suggests the notified chemical is of low toxicity via the oral route, is a
slight skin and eye irritant, exhibits limited evidence of skin sensitisation and is neither
genotoxic, reprotoxic nor carcinogenic. Repeated dose studies did not indicate significant
organ toxicity. Based on the 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 Negligible Concern to public health when used as indicated.
Environmental Effects
The chemical is not considered to pose a risk to the environment based on its reported use
pattern.
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
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provisions of State and Territory hazardous substances legislation must be in
operation.
Environment
Disposal
? The notified chemical should be disposed of by incineration or to landfill in
accordance with State/territory waste management regulations.
Emergency procedures
? Spills/release of the notified chemical should be handled by isolating the spill area,
scooping or wiping spilled material into a labelled container. Scrub spill area with
detergent and water. Minimise entry of spilled material into sewers and drainage
systems. Prevent entry by unauthorised persons to spill area. Prevent run-off to
groundwater or stormwater.
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
- uses are proposed which will result in a much higher release to the aquatic
compartment, a full suite of aquatic toxicity data for sensitive aquatic organisms
representative of receiving environments (eg. waterfleas, algae) using appropriately
sensitive test endpoints may be required as part of a secondary notification.
- the concentration of the notified chemical in the imported product is likely to exceed
1% (v/v)
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.
No additional secondary notification conditions are stipulated.
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KG-11518
Summary Report
Reference No: STD/1077
DuPont (Australia) Ltd. (ABN 59000716469) of 168, Walker Street, North Sydney, NSW
2060 has submitted a standard notification statement in support of their application for an
assessment certificate for KG-11518. The notified polymer is intended to be used as a
component of an automotive refinish spray paint. The polymer will be imported and used in
the manufacture of automotive refinish paint. Up to 100 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
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 described in the notification.
Environmental Effects
The chemical is not considered to pose a risk to the environment based on its reported use
pattern.
RECOMMENDATIONS
Control Measures
Occupational Health and Safety
? Employers should implement the following engineering controls to minimise
occupational exposure to the notified polymer:
- Exhaust ventilation when the containers are opened and the polymer solution poured
into mixing vessels, and enclosed system for blending/packaging.
- Enclosed spray paint application system for industrial use.
? Employers should ensure that the following personal protective equipment is used by
workers to minimise occupational exposure to the notified chemical as introduced and
as diluted for use in the products:
- Protective gloves,
- safety glasses or goggles,
- half-facepiece respirator and
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- industrial clothing
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 the paint manufacturer to
minimise environmental exposure during paint manufacture of the notified chemical:
- Undertake work in bunded areas only
- Collect all wastes and recycle where possible, otherwise contain in open drums and
allow material to dry and then dispose to landfill.
Disposal
? The notified chemical should be disposed of to landfill, preferably once it has dried.
Emergency procedures
? Spills/release of the notified polymer should be handled by containment with
absorbent material, collection and storage in sealable, labelled container.
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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RCP-29191
Summary Report
Reference No: STD/1078
DuPont (Australia) Ltd. (ABN 59000716469) of 168, Walker Street, North Sydney, NSW
2060 has submitted a standard notification statement in support of their application for an
assessment certificate for RCP-29191. The notified polymer is intended to be used as a
component of an automotive refinish spray paint. The polymer will be imported and used in
the manufacture of automotive refinish paint. Up to 500 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
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 described in the notification.
Environmental Effects
The chemical is not considered to pose a risk to the environment based on its reported use
pattern.
RECOMMENDATIONS
Control Measures
Occupational Health and Safety
? Employers should implement the following engineering controls to minimise
occupational exposure to the notified polymer:
- Exhaust ventilation when the containers are opened and the polymer solution poured
into mixing vessels, and enclosed system for blending/packaging.
- Enclosed spray paint application system for industrial use.
? Employers should ensure that the following personal protective equipment is used by
workers to minimise occupational exposure to the notified polymer as introduced and
as diluted for use in the products:
- Protective gloves,
- safety glasses or goggles,
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- half-facepiece respirator and
- industrial clothing
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 the paint manufacturer to
minimise environmental exposure during paint manufacture of the notified polymer:
- Undertake work in bunded areas only
- Collect all wastes and recycle where possible, otherwise contain in open drums and
allow material to dry and then dispose to landfill.
Disposal
? The notified polymer should be disposed of to landfill, preferably once it has dried.
Emergency procedures
? Spills/release of the notified polymer should be handled by containment with
absorbent material, collection and storage in sealable, labelled container.
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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218DO
Summary Report
Reference No: STD/1101
Kodak (Australasia) Pty Ltd (ABN 49 004 057 621) of 173 Elizabeth St, Coburg Victoria has
submitted a standard notification statement in support of their application for an assessment
certificate for 218DO. The notified chemical is intended to be used as a component of
photographic paper. The chemical will be imported and used in the manufacture of
photographic paper at the notifier's plant. Up to 16 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 not classified as hazardous under the
NOHSC Approved Criteria for Classifying Hazardous Substances.
According to the GHS criteria, the notified chemical is classified as Chronic Category 4 (may
cause long lasting harmful effects to aquatic life). It is not classified on the basis of human
health effects.
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 the coating for
photographic paper.
Environmental Effects
On the basis of the PEC/PNEC ratio the notified chemical is not considered to pose a risk to
the environment based on its reported use pattern.
RECOMMENDATIONS
Control Measures
Occupational Health and Safety
? Employers should implement the following engineering controls to minimise
occupational exposure to the notified chemical:
- For formulation, local exhaust ventilation should be used when handling the notified
chemical in powder form.
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? Employers should implement the following safe work practices to minimise
occupational exposure during handling of the notified chemical as introduced and in
the dispersion formulation and application processes:
- In handling the notified chemical, avoid spills and dust generation.
- In handling the notified chemical, minimise the potential for ingestion through good
personal hygiene.
- In handling the dispersion formulation, avoid spills, splashes or aerosol generation
that would increase exposure.
? 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 the dispersion formulation and application processes:
- Respiratory protection if exposure to dust is likely
- Gloves
- Protective clothing
- Safety eye protection
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
Disposal
? Residual chemical retained in emptied containers and in dust collection filters should
be treated as prescribed waste and disposed of to secure landfill. Follow label
warnings even after container is emptied.
Emergency procedures
? Spills/release of the notified chemical should be handled by shovelling into suitable
containers for disposal. Avoid dust formation. Clean surface thoroughly to remove
residual contamination.
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
- the notified chemical is used in other locations, that do not have similar huge dilution
capacity and tertiary treatment processes to those available in the Werribee treatment
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plant. In such circumstances, a secondary notification to reassess hazard and
bioaccumulation potential is likely to be required.
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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Z-51
Summary Report
Reference No: STD/1103
Lubrizol International, Inc. (ABN 002 747 944) of 28 River Street Silverwater NSW 2128
has submitted a standard notification statement in support of their application for an
assessment certificate for Z-51. The notified chemical is intended to be used as a component
of automotive lubricants. The notified chemical will be imported as a component of
concentrate or additive package containing 1 to 10% w/w notified chemical. The imported
product will then be distributed to customers who will formulate the final lubricant. The final
lubricant will contain 0.1 to 1.0% w/w notified chemical. Between 10 and <30 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:
R36/38 ?Irritating to eyes and skin
and
As a comparison only, the classification of notified chemical using the Globally Harmonised
System for the Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) is presented below. This
system is not mandated in Australia and carries no legal status but is presented for
information purposes.
Skin Irritant Category 3
Symbol: None
Signal word: Warning
Hazard statement: Causes mild skin irritation
Eye Irritant Category 2A
Symbol: Exclamation mark
Signal word: Warning
Hazard Statement: Causes serious eye irritation
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 as a component of lubricant
product.
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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.
RECOMMENDATIONS
Regulatory Controls
Hazard Classification and Labelling
? The NOHSC Chemicals Standards Sub-committee should consider the following
health hazard classification for the notified chemical:
- R36/38 ?Irritating to eyes and skin
? Use the following risk phrases for products/mixtures containing the notified chemical:
- 20%: R36/38 - Irritating to eyes and skin
? Products containing more than 5% notified chemical and available to the public must
carry the following safety directions on the label:
- S24/25: Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
- S37/38/39: Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves, and eye/face protection.
Control Measures
Occupational Health and Safety
? Employers should implement the following engineering controls to minimise
occupational exposure to the notified chemical as introduced:
- Enclosed and automated transfer, mixing and packaging operations
- Exhaust ventilation during manufacture of engine oil products
? Employers should implement the following safe work practices to minimise
occupational exposure during handling of the notified chemical as introduced:
- Avoid splashing during transfer operations and when cleaning equipment
? Employers should ensure that the following personal protective equipment is used by
workers to minimise occupational exposure to the notified chemical as introduced:
- Chemical resistant gloves
- Protective clothing
- Safety goggles
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
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provisions of State and Territory hazardous substances legislation must be in
operation.
Environment
Disposal
? The notified chemical should be disposed of in a manner consistent with local
jurisdiction waste management regulations by incineration or recycling. Emptied
containers should be recycled or sent to landfill for disposal.
Emergency procedures
? Spills/release of engine oils containing the notified chemical not be released to
waterways or sewer. Spills/leaks should be contained by applying absorbent materials
to the spill or pumping to spilled material into labelled containers. Where feasible and
appropriate, remove contaminated soil. Place contaminated materials in disposable
containers and dispose of in a manner consistent with local jurisdiction waste
management regulations.
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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Sanolin Blue EHRL
Summary Report
Reference No: LTD/1132
Clariant (Australia) Pty Ltd (ABN 30 069 435 552) of 675 Warrigal Road Chadstone Vic
3148 and Reckitt Benckiser (Aust) Pty. Ltd (ABN 17 003 274 655) 44 Wharf Road West
Ryde NSW 2114 have submitted a limited notification statement in support of their
application for an assessment certificate for Sanolin Blue EHRL. The notified chemical is
intended to be used as a component of dishwashing detergent and toilet cleaning products.
The notified chemical will be incorporated in the cleaning products at <1%. Approximately
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.
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 as a component of dishwashing
tablet and toilet cleaner.
Environmental Effects
On the basis of the information provided on its proposed use pattern and tentative PEC/PNEC
ratio, the overall environmental hazard from the notified chemical is considered to be low.
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 chemical 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 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
Disposal
? The products or waste containing notified chemical should be disposed of to landfill.
Emergency procedures
? Minor spills of dishwashing detergent products containing the notified chemical
should be scooped up and the area should be cleaned with water. Major spills should
be contained, shovelled into appropriately labelled containers. Moisten product if dust
generation is of concern.
? Minor spills of the toilet cleaner product containing the notified chemical should be
mopped up and the area should be washed with detergent and water. Major spills
should be contained, collected using a suitable adsorbent material such as vermiculite.
Shovel material into a clean, dry, labelled container and close lid tightly.
? Do not allow spilled material to enter 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 Section 64(1) of the Act; if
- the importation volume exceeds one tonne per annum, when a full suite of aquatic
toxicity and physico-chemical properties studies will be required.
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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Puradd SC-84
Summary Report
Reference No: PLC/355
BASF Australia Ltd (ABN 62 008 437 867) of 500 Princes Highway, Noble Park, VIC, 3174
has submitted a synthetic polymer of low concern (PLC) notification statement in support of
their application for an assessment certificate for Puradd SC-84. The notified polymer is
intended to be used as a fuel additive. Between thirty to a hundred 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.
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 based on its reported use pattern
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.
? As 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
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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.
Disposal
The notified polymer should be disposed of by landfill or by incineration.
Emergency procedures
If incidental spillage occurs during normal operating procedures, it will be contained and
soaked up with inert absorbent material (sand, soil or vermiculite) and placed in a sealable
container for appropriate disposal.
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.
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Diacron FC-1469
Summary Report
Reference No: PLC/445
Sharp Corporation of Australia Pty Ltd (ABN 40 003 039 405) of 1 Huntingwood Drive
Huntingwood Blacktown NSW 2148 has submitted a synthetic polymer of low concern
(PLC) notification statement in support of their application for an assessment certificate for
Diacron FC-1469. The notified polymer is intended to be used as a component of photocopier
toner. Less than one tonne 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.
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 when used in the proposed manner.
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
? Service personnel and office staff should wear cotton or disposable gloves and ensure
adequate ventilation is present when removing spent cartridges containing the
notified polymer and during routine maintenance and repairs.
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
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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 polymer should be disposed of by incineration or sent to landfill.
Emergency procedures
? Wet spills/release of the notified polymer should be diked and absorbed with inert
materials for disposal by incineration or landfilled according to local regulations.
? For dry spills, the material should be swept or scooped up for disposal.
? Material should not be released to sewers or allowed to enter 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 :
- 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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Siloxanes and silicones, di-Me, 3-hydroxypropyl Me, ethoxylated propoxylated,
polymers with tert-Bu acrylate and methacrylic acid (Luviflex Silk)
Summary Report
Reference No: PLC/464
Henkel Australia Pty Ltd (ABN 82 001 302 996) of 20 Rodborough Road, Frenchs Forest
NSW 2086 and BASF Australia Ltd (ABN 62 008 437 867) of 500 Princes Highway, Noble
Park Victoria 3174 have jointly submitted a synthetic polymer of low concern (PLC)
notification statement in support of their application for an assessment certificate for
Siloxanes and silicones, di-Me, 3-hydroxypropyl Me, ethoxylated propoxylated, polymers
with tert-Bu acrylate and methacrylic acid (Luviflex Silk). The notified polymer is intended
to be used as a component of hair spray. The hair products containing the notified polymer
will be used in professional hair salons and in the home, by aerosol application. Less that 1
tonne 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 has low oral toxicity. It is slightly irritating to the eyes as shown by
transient conjunctival effects. In a skin irritation study, the notified chemical showed irritant
effects as evidenced by well-defined erythema, which persisted up to 5 days in all animals
and up to 11 days in one animal. The irritation effects observed would trigger a skin irritant
classification for the notified polymer. However, the observed irritation effects were reported
to be likely due to the adhesive effects of the notified polymer in ethanol causing mechanical
injury to the skin. This phenomenon is apparently seen in polymers with adhesive properties
where the superficial layer of the epidermis can be pulled out on removal of the dressing.
This claim was also supported by a study which was conducted on a similar polymer (refer to
NA/557), and was previously assessed by NICNAS, where no skin irritation was seen when
an alternative vehicle was used which did not lead to any adhesive effects.
There was no evidence of skin sensitisation potential and the bacterial mutation study gave a
negative result. The NOAEC is 3 to 10 mg/m3 for 5 consecutive days. No adverse effects
were reported during the study.
The notified polymer meets the PLC criteria and can therefore be considered to be of low
hazard. The submitted toxicity data support the conclusion of low hazard.
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 when used as a component of hair spray.
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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.
? 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
Disposal
? The notified polymer should be disposed of to landfill.
Emergency procedures
? Spills/release of the notified polymer should be handled by suitable absorbent
material and put into suitable container for disposal.
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.
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Polymer in Viscoplex 1/6220, Viscoplex 1-244
Summary Report
Reference No: PLC/470
Degussa Australia Pty Ltd (ABN 80 005 415 752) of 30 Commercial Drive DANDENONG
VIC 3175 has submitted a synthetic polymer of low concern (PLC) notification statement in
support of their application for an assessment certificate for Polymer in Viscoplex 1/6220,
Viscoplex 1-244. The notified polymer is intended to be used as an oil additive. Less than
10 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.
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 based on the use pattern.
Environmental Effects
The polymer is not considered to pose a risk to the environment based on its reported use
pattern.
RECOMMENDATIONS
Control Measures
? 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.
? In the interest of occupational health and safety, the following guidelines and
precautions should be observed:
- Fully enclosed and automated processes at the formulation and blending sites,
including sealed and automatic transfer lines/pumps for loading and emptying of
transport and storage tanks and blending vessels;
- Standard operating procedures should be in place;
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- Adequate training for staff in handling oils and lubricants;
- Implementation of general health surveillance and monitoring programs as required.
? A copy of the MSDS should be easily accessible to employees.
? If products and mixtures containing the notified polymer are classified as hazardous to
health in accordance with the NOHSC Approved Criteria for Classifying Hazardous
Substances, workplace practices and control procedures consistent with provisions of
State and Territory hazardous substances legislation must be in operation.
Disposal
? The notified polymer should be disposed of in accordance with all Local, Sate and
Federal regulations and at an approved waste disposal facility. This will include
burning wastes and products containing the polymer in an enclosed, controlled burner
for fuel value or disposed of by supervised incineration.
? Contaminated packaging should be emptied optimally and may be reused after
appropriate professional cleaning. Packaging that cannot be cleaned should be
disposed of professionally.
Emergency procedures
? Small spills of the notified polymer should be wiped up with absorbent material
(clean rag or paper towels). Large spills should be contained, adsorbed using soil,
sand or other inert material. Collect and seal in properly labelled containers or drums
for disposal.
? The spilled material should be prevented from entering 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
- 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.
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Polymer in Viscoplex 3/6230
Summary Report
Reference No: PLC/471
Degussa Australia Pty Ltd (ABN 80 005 415 752) of 30 Commercial Drive Dandenong VIC
3175 has submitted a synthetic polymer of low concern (PLC) notification statement in
support of their application for an assessment certificate for Polymer in Viscoplex 3/6230.
The notified polymer is intended to be used as an oil additive. Less than 10 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.
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 based on the use pattern.
Environmental Effects
The polymer is not considered to pose a risk to the environment based on its reported use
pattern.
RECOMMENDATIONS
Control Measures
? 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.
? In the interest of occupational health and safety, the following guidelines and
precautions should be observed:
- Fully enclosed and automated processes at the formulation and blending sites,
including sealed and automatic transfer lines/pumps for loading and emptying of
transport and storage tanks and blending vessels;
- Standard operating procedures should be in place;
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- Adequate training for staff in handling oils and lubricants;
- Implementation of general health surveillance and monitoring programs as required.
? A copy of the MSDS should be easily accessible to employees.
? If products and mixtures containing the notified polymer are classified as hazardous to
health in accordance with the NOHSC Approved Criteria for Classifying Hazardous
Substances, workplace practices and control procedures consistent with provisions of
State and Territory hazardous substances legislation must be in operation.
Disposal
? The notified polymer should be disposed of in accordance with all Local, Sate and
Federal regulations and at an approved waste disposal facility. This will include
burning wastes and products containing the polymer in an enclosed, controlled burner
for fuel value or disposed of by supervised incineration.
? Contaminated packaging should be emptied optimally and may be reused after
appropriate professional cleaning. Packaging that cannot be cleaned should be
disposed of professionally.
Emergency procedures
? Spills on non-solid ground (e.g. soil etc) should be removed mechanically. Spills on
solid surfaces (e.g. concrete) should be absorbed with dry sand, possibly by heating.
Dispose of contaminated material in accordance with regulations.
? The spilled material should be prevented from contaminating soil/subsoil and entering
drains, surface water, ground water or wastewater.
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.
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RC49217
Summary Report
Reference No: PLC/477
DuPont (Australia) Ltd (ABN: 59 000 716 469) of 49-53 Newton Road Wetherill Park NSW
2164 has submitted a synthetic polymer of low concern (PLC) notification statement in
support of their application for an assessment certificate for RC49217. The notified polymer
is intended to be used as a component in automotive refinish paints. The notified polymer
will not be manufactured in Australia. It will be imported into Australia as a 50% solution in
solvent. It will be formulated into finished automotive paints at the notifier's site, prior to
distribution to spray-painting and smash repair companies who will apply the paint by spray
painting. Between 30 and 100 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.
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 automotive paint.
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.
- For spray painting, engineering controls and personal protective equipment should be
in accordance with the National Guidance Material for Spray Painting.
Guidance in selection of personal protective equipment can be obtained from Australian,
Australian/New Zealand or other approved standards.
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? A copy of the MSDS should be easily accessible to employees.
? If products and mixtures containing the notified 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 paint manufacturers and
applicators to minimise environmental exposure during use of the notified polymer:
- Avoid release of the notified polymer to sewer. Manufacturing and paint application
areas should be bunded.
Disposal
? The notified polymer should be disposed of to landfill or incinerated.
? Empty containers should be sent to local recycling or waste disposal facilities.
Emergency procedures
? Spills/release of the notified polymer should be handled by absorbing with sand and
put into suitable container for disposal.
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.
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17 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 8815 or fax: (02)
8577 8888.
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18 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 1
Low Volume Category Permits
PERMIT COMPANY COMPANY CHEMICAL OR TRADE HAZARDOUS USE DATE
NUMBER NAME POSTCODE NAME SUBSTANCE
629 Mt 6330 Essential oil of ND Cosmetic 21.6.04
Romance Xanthorrhoea preissii
Australia
Pty Ltd
630 Firmenich 2093 Transluzone Yes Cosmetic 23.6.04
Ltd
631 Firmenich 2093 Doremox Yes Cosmetic 23.6.04
Ltd
632 Firmenich 2093 Trifone Yes Cosmetic 23.6.04
Ltd
633 Firmenich 2093 Fructopyridine Yes Cosmetic 23.6.04
Ltd
634 Firmenich 2093 Vulcanolide Yes Cosmetic 23.6.04
Ltd
635 Firmenich 2093 Myrrhone Yes Cosmetic 23.6.04
Ltd
636 Firmenich 2093 Pyridine Orange Yes Cosmetic 23.6.04
Ltd
637 Wacker 3168 Vinnapas RE 523Z ND Civil 7.7.04
Chemicals (ingredient) Engineering
Australia Industry
Pty Ltd
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638 L'Oreal 3191 2-[(4- Yes Cosmetic 13.7.04
Australia Pty aminophenyl)azo]-
Ltd 1,3-dimethyl-1H-
imidazolium chloride
640 Canon 2113 C-193 ND Ink additive 14.7.04
Australia Pty
Ltd
641 Canon 2113 C-FG-P ND Ink additive 14.7.04
Australia Pty
Ltd
642 Canon 2113 C-BG ND Ink additive 14.7.04
Australia Pty
Ltd
643 Canon 2113 C-RB ND Ink additive 14.7.04
Australia Pty
Ltd
644 Canon 2113 C-SR ND Ink additive 14.7.04
Australia Pty
Ltd
645 Firmenich Ltd 2093 Firwood Yes Cosmetic 14.7.04
647 International 3175 Ysamber K Yes Fragrance 19.7.04
Flavours &
Fragrances
(Aust) Pty Ltd
648 International 3175 Ambrocenide 10 ND Fragrance 19.7.04
Flavours &
Fragrances
(Aust) Pty Ltd
649 Shell 3123 Polymer in Z-56 ND Fuel 20.7.04
Company of additive
Australia
"SCCI"
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650 Shell 3123 Polymer in Z-57 No Fuel 20.7.04
Company of additive
Australia
"SCCI"
N.D.: not determined; based on available information. Not classified as a hazardous
substance under Approved Criteria [NOHSC:1008(1999)]
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19 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 2
Commercial Evaluation Category Permits
PERMIT COMPANY COMPANY CHEMICAL OR HAZARDOUS QUANTITY USE PERIOD
NUMBER NAME POSTCODE TRADE NAME SUBSTANCE APPROVED
ND 2000 kg Plastic 1 year
Marubeni 3000
590 Aluminium,
Australia Ltd hydroxybis[2,4,8
,10-tetrakis(1,1-
dimethylethyl)-
6-(hydroxy-kO)-
12H-
dibenzo[d,g][1,2
,3]dioxaphospho
cin 6-oxidato]-
N.D.: not determined; based on available information. Not classified as a hazardous
substance under Approved Criteria [NOHSC:1008(1999)]
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20 EARLY INTRODUCTION PERMITS FOR NON-HAZARDOUS INDUSTRIAL
CHEMICALS
The permits listed in Table 3 were issued to import or manufacture the following chemicals prior
to the issue of their respective assessment certificates under section 30A of the Act.
Table 3
Early Introduction Permits
PERMIT COMPANY CHEMICAL OR USE
NUMBER NAME TRADE NAME
334 PPG
Industries
Australia Ltd
Polymer in Disperbyk- Wetting & dispersing additive for
335 Nuplex 2001 water based systems
Industries
Australia
Limited
336 ISP Chromabond S403E Domestic
(Australia)
Pty Ltd
Additive in drilling fluid used in
339 Rheochem 2-Propenoic acid,
petroleum industry
Ltd 2-ethylhexyl ester,
polymer with 1-
ethenyl-3-
methylbenzene
and 1-ethenyl-4
-methylbenzene
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21 NOTICE OF CHEMICALS ELIGIBLE FOR LISTING ON THE AUSTRALIAN
INVENTORY OF CHEMICAL SUBSTANCES FIVE YEARS AFTER ISSUING OF
ASSESSMENT CERTIFICATES
Notice is given in accordance with section 14(1) of the Industrial Chemicals (Notification and
Assessment) Act 1989, that the following chemicals have been added to the Australian Inventory
of Chemical Substances.
Table 4
Chemicals Eligible for Listing on the Australian Inventory of Chemical Substances
CHEMICAL NAME CAS NUMBER MOLECULAR
FORMULA
63157-72-2 C31H42N3.C2H3O2
Methylium, tris[4-(diethylamino)phenyl]-,
acetate
C6H9O9P.3Na
L-Ascorbic acid, 2-(dihydrogen phosphate), 66170-10-3
trisodium salt
Unspecified
Fatty acids, C14-18 and C18-unsatd., branched 85005-23-8
and linear, esters with trimethylolpropane
(C3H6O)n.
130668-24-5
Poly[oxy(methyl-1,2-ethanediyl)], alpha-[2-
C10H28N2O13P4
[bis(phosphonomethyl)amino]methylethyl]-
omega-[2-
[bis(phosphonomethyl)amino]methylethoxy]-
Al.Dy.Eu.O.Sr
669771-69-1
Aluminum dysprosium europium strontium
oxide (Al2Dy0.02Eu0.01Sr0.97O4)
Propanediamide, N,N'-dihexadecyl-N,N'-bis(2- 149591-38-8 C39H78N2O4
hydroxyethyl)-
66028-25-9 (C8H6O4.C6H14O3.C6
1,3-Benzenedicarboxylic acid, polymer with 2-
ethyl-2-(hydroxymethyl)-1,3-propanediol, H14O2.C6H10O4)x
hexanedioic acid and 1,6-hexanediol
Unspecified
Poly[oxy(methyl-1,2-ethanediyl)], alpha-(4- 155240-08-7
nonylphenyl)-omega-hydroxy-, branched
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22 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).
Table 5 Amendment to AICS
Addition of CAS number, CAS approved chemical name, molecular formula to chemical without
CAS number.
CHEMICAL NAME CAS NUMBER MOLECULAR Existing chemical
FORMULA name/ Associated
name to be deleted
1-Oxaspiro[4.5]decan-2- 94201-19-1 C10H16O2 cis- and trans-8-
one, 8-methyl- Methyl-1-
oxaspiro[4.5]decan-2-
one
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23 CHANGES TO NICNAS COMPANY REGISTRATION
Changes in terminology for NICNAS Company Registration
The information in this special notice is to advise registrants of the recent changes in
terminology in NICNAS Company Registration and the levels of registration, and to provide a
general reminder of registration requirements.
The changes in terminology are as follows:
NICNAS Company Registration is now referred to as NICNAS Registration.
Lower Tier Registration is now referred to as Tier 2 Level Registration
Upper Tier Registration is now referred to as Tier 3 Level Registration
GENERAL REMINDERS
Below are some reminders in relation to NICNAS registration renewals for 2004-05
Increase in registration fees and charges
As advised in our July 2004 Gazette notice there has been an increase in the NICNAS
Registration fees and charges for registrations/renewals relating to 2004-05. The new fee
schedule is as follows:
Registration Level Formerly named Registration cost New registration cost
(2003-04) (2004-05)
Tier 2 Level Lower Level $1,343 $1,411
Upper Level
Tier 3 Level $7,833 $8,232
Reminder of Renewal deadline
The renewal date is 31 August 2004, the date on which your old registration runs out. You must
renew your registration before it expires.
Notify NICNAS for non-renewals
If for any reasons you are not renewing your registration in the new registration year, you must
notify NICNAS in writing before your old registration expires (i.e. by 31 August).
(You can do this by using the renewal application form NICNAS sends out each year around
renewal time. The form has a section relating to non-renewals.)
Renewals received after 31 August are late renewals and a PENALTY APPLIES
The registration for a company lapses if it is not renewed by the 31 August deadline.
Applications received after this date will be considered a late renewal application, and are
subject to a late renewal penalty. This penalty is mandatory, and payment is required in addition
to the registration renewal fee before we can re-instate your registration. That is to say, a late
renewal application can only be processed when both the appropriate registration fee and charge,
and the late renewal penalty, have been paid. The late renewal penalty is calculated at 15% of the
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total registration cost. The following table shows the costs for late renewals for 2004-05
registration year.
Payment for renewals received after 31 August 2004
Registration Level Registration Late renewal Total renewal
cost penalty cost
Tier 2 Level $1,411 $212 $1,623
$8,232 $1,235
Tier 3 Level $9,467
We advise you to renew on time to avoid paying the late renewal penalty.
Late renewals carry a risk
It is an offence for a registrable person to introduce (import and/or manufacture) relevant
industrial chemicals without a registration in force. All late renewals therefore may carry the
risk of such an offence. If a company were prosecuted for the offence, it would not be allowed
to apply to have its registration re-instated in order to avoid the prosecution.
Do not let your registration lapse, otherwise you will not be able to introduce any relevant
industrial chemical without committing an offence.
If you have any questions about the above changes, please contact NICNAS on 02 8577 8800.
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24 INDUSTRY RESPONSIBILITIES UNDER THE ROTTERDAM CONVENTION
ON THE PRIOR INFORMED CONSENT FOR CERTAIN HAZARDOUS CHEMICALS
AND PESTICIDES IN INTERNATIONAL TRADE
(COMMONLY KNOWN AS PIC)
The purpose of this Notice is to advise industry of new compliance requirements in respect of
certain hazardous chemicals that are subject to an international convention commonly known as
PIC.
Pursuant to paragraph 5 of section 106 of the Industrial Chemicals (Notification and Assessment
Act) 1989 (the Act), it is an offence to import/manufacture or export industrial chemicals in
contravention of an international agreement to which Australia is a Party.
Regulations are being developed under the Act to prohibit exports of certain hazardous
chemicals without written authorisation from NICNAS. These regulations are expected to come
into effect on 18 August 2004, when the obligations under PIC come into force. To facilitate
this process, Customs flags will be mounted on export entries alerting the exporter of the new
requirements.
If you have or intend to import and/or export any of the industrial chemicals that are subject to
the PIC procedure (ie included in Annex III of the Convention):
?Polychlorinated biphenyls;
?Polybrominated biphenyls;
?Asbestos;
?Tris(2,3-dibromophosphate); or,
?Polybrominated terphenyls.
you should contact NICNAS to help you comply with the obligations under the Rotterdam
Covention and in particular with regards to obtaining export authorisations.
Industry guidance and information about the Convention will shortly be available on the
NICNAS website http://www.nicnas.gov.au.
The United Nations Environment Programme website provide information on the PIC programs
and procedures: http://www.pic.int.
If you have any questions about the above or wish to clarify whether the information in this
Notice affects your trade, contact Hana Hamdan (Team Leader, Innovation and Compliance) on
02 8577 8855 or 1800 638 528 or email to hana.hamdan@nicnas.gov.au.
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25 PUBLIC COMMENT SOUGHT ON THE PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE
APPROVED CRITERIA FOR CLASSIFYING HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES 3RD
EDITION [NOHSC:1008 (2003)]
The National Occupational Health and Safety Commission (NOHSC) invites public comment on
the proposed amendments to the Approved Criteria for Classifying Hazardous Substances.
NOHSC maintains classification tools that are used by manufacturers and importers to determine
whether substances are hazardous and for preparing labels and Material Safety Data Sheets
(MSDS). These tools include the Approved Criteria for Classifying Hazardous Substances
(Approved Criteria). Australia's workplace hazardous substances classification system is based
on the scientifically robust system of the European Union (EU). This provides consistency with
the largest single trading block for Australian imported chemicals.
NOHSC declared the current edition of the Approved Criteria in 2003. It is based on the 28th
adaptation of the relevant EU directive. NOHSC agreed that, subject to Workplace Relations
Ministers' Council's endorsement, jurisdictions aim for implementation of the revised Approved
Criteria document by 31 December 2004. The NOHSC Office received additional public
comment during 2003 suggesting that where the word `dangerous' refers to health effects in the
Approved Criteria it should be replaced by `hazardous'. The term `dangerous' was derived from
EU directives, where it is used in a different context to that in common use in Australian and
State/Territory acts and regulations. The NOHSC National Model Regulations for the Control of
Workplace Hazardous Substances [NOHSC:1005(1994)] confers a specific meaning to what is a
hazardous substance, i.e. a substance is determined to be hazardous in accordance with the
NOHSC's List of Designated Hazardous Substances or Approved Criteria for Classifying
Hazardous Substances. There are similar definitions in Australian and State/Territory legislation.
In response, the NOHSC Office has replaced `dangerous' with `hazardous' where `dangerous'
referred to health effects in the Approved Criteria. The NOHSC Office has also removed
`dangerous' and `hazardous' where they are not explicitly required to convey meaning. Some
other minor editorial changes to the document declared in April 2003 have also been made.
A Public Consultation Paper which provides a description of the proposed amendments and
details how to provide your comment, and the draft Approved Criteria for Classifying Hazardous
Substance are available free of charge by downloading from the NOHSC Website at:
http://www.nohsc.gov.au/PublicComment
Alternatively, if you wish to have a copy sent to you, place your request by:
? Telephone Freecall 1800 552 488 ?at the prompts speak slowly and clearly. State your
name, postal address and the name of the publication you require; or
? Fax to (02) 6279 1150 ?mark your fax `Proposed amendments to the Approved Criteria
for Classifying Hazardous Substances. Attention: Chemical Standards Team' and include
your name and postal address; or
? Email to alan.yee@nohsc.gov.au ?title your email `Proposed amendments to the
Approved Criteria for Classifying Hazardous Substances' in the subject line and include
your name and postal address.
NOHSC will review the proposed amendments to the Approved Criteria for Classifying
Hazardous Substances in light of public comment received and make final recommendations late
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2004. Following declaration by NOHSC, the final document will be considered for adoption by
Commonwealth, State and Territory Governments for use in their legislative frameworks.
Public comment closes on 24 August 2004.
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26 PHTHALATES ?NOTICE OF PROPOSED REGULATORY ACTIVITIES - CALL
FOR INFORMATION AND COMMENTS
Phthalates are the most common group of chemicals used as plasticisers (plastic softeners)
worldwide. They are used in a diverse range of products and applications such as automotive
components, building and construction materials, adhesives, cables and wires, paints, personal
protective equipment, toys and childcare articles, food contact materials, cosmetics and medical
devices such as flexible tubing, intravenous bags and catheters.
Concerns have been raised regarding the use of phthalates in Australia. Several phthalates have
been nominated and listed on the NICNAS Candidate List due to the potential for adverse effects
and their widespread use in consumer products. The Australian Inventory of Chemical
Substances (AICS) lists more than 100 phthalate chemicals. However, for the majority of these
phthalates, Australian use information is unavailable.
According to the European Council for Plasticisers and Intermediates, over one million tonnes of
phthalates are produced annually in Western Europe. However, regulatory controls have been
adopted recently for a number of phthalates in the European Community, USA and Canada due
to health concerns over migration or leaching from their use in toys, childcare articles, cosmetics
and medical devices.
In order to determine appropriate regulatory responses for phthalates in Australia, NICNAS has
conducted information searches and toxicity hazard screenings for 30 phthalates which appear to
be those in most common use in Australia and/or overseas. Common use is determined on the
basis of public information from industry review sources such as the European Council for
Plasticisers and Intermediates, from previous NICNAS calls-for-information and from general
literature surveys. Toxicity screenings of available data confirm that many of these phthalates
are, or have been, the subject of overseas scientific review (Attachment 1) and many have
potentially significant toxicity and/or ecotoxicity.
NICNAS has limited import volume and use information for selected phthalates from a
Candidate List call-for-information in 1999 and the High Volume Industrial Chemical (HVIC)
calls-for-information in 2002. On the basis of this use information and screenings of available
overseas hazard and use data, NICNAS is proposing the following regulatory activities and calls-
for-information to address concerns with the use of phthalates in Australia.
NICNAS requests specific information for the individual phthalate chemicals as listed
below. NICNAS also welcomes general comments on these regulatory actions and
proposals.
The due date for the provision of information and/or comments is 14 September 2004.
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1. Proposed PEC Declaration for Diethylhexyl Phthalate CAS # 117-81-7
Diethylhexyl phthalate (DEHP) CAS # 117-81-7 is to be declared as a Priority Existing
Chemical (PEC) for a full risk assessment. Of all phthalates for which Australian use and
importation information is available, DEHP is imported to Australia in by far the highest volume
(> 10,000 tonnes/year). Its high volume importation to Australia reflects widespread use. It is the
most commonly used single plasticiser worldwide with extensive use in a range of products,
articles and medical devices. It also possesses significant reproductive/developmental toxicity
and ecotoxicity.
The PEC assessment will comprise an occupational and public health and safety and
environmental assessment. A request for specific information will accompany the PEC
Declaration.
Comments are requested on this proposal to declare DEHP as a PEC.
2. High Volume Phthalates ?Call for Information on Available Data
From NICNAS calls-for-information in 1999 and 2002, the following 6 individual phthalates are
known to be imported to Australia in high volume (up to thousands of tonnes/year)
(Table 1). They are common phthalates used in a range of products and articles. Reliable
overseas assessment reports are available for many (see Attachment 1). Toxicity hazard
screenings indicate that each possesses significant mammalian toxicity and/or ecotoxicity.
Recognising the availability of reliable overseas review data for each and previous data
indicating importation of these phthalates to Australia in high volume, NICNAS proposes to
conduct screening assessments of these 6 high volume phthalates. For each chemical, the critical
toxicological endpoints for health and/or the environment will be identified from reputable
overseas reviews and combined with Australian use and exposure data to conduct screening
assessments.
Subject to the information received, these assessments will be published as screening assessment
reports.
NICNAS is seeking specific data on importation/manufacture volumes and uses of these 6
phthalates. These specific data requests are outlined in a separate notice in this Gazette.
IN ADDITION to these specific data requests outlined in the accompanying Gazette notice,
NICNAS also requests a LISTING or BIBLIOGRAPHY of any further safety profile data
available for these 6 phthalates, for example:
Unpublished mammalian toxicity or ecotoxicity data;
?br>
Unpublished human and environmental exposure data;
?br>
Unpublished bioaccumulation and persistence data;
?br>
Unpublished migration or leaching data;
?br>
Information on phaseout or substitution programmes.
?br>
NICNAS is not seeking these additional studies at present, but a LISTING of the studies or
information that are available.
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General comments are requested on this proposal to conduct screening assessments for
each of this group of phthalates.
Table 1 ?High Volume Phthalates
Name CAS Number
Diisodecyl phthalate (DIDP) 26761-40-0 / 68515-49-1
Dimethyl phthalate (DMP) 131-11-3
Di-isononyl phthalate (DINP) 28553-12-0 / 68515-48-0
Dibutyl phthalate (DBP) 84-74-2
Butylbenzyl phthalate (BBP) 85-68-7
Diethyl phthalate (DEP) 84-66-2
3. Call for Information on Phthalates with Known Hazards and Suspected Low Use
The limited hazard information available for the majority of the following 8 phthalates (Table 2)
suggests some mammalian toxicity and/or ecotoxicity. However, information searches do not
indicate widespread use. For DnHP and DCHP, zero importation or manufacture was indicated
in 1999. The others were not subject to the 1999 call-for-information. None were reported for the
HVIC call-for-information.
NICNAS is seeking specific data on importation/manufacture volumes and uses of these 8
phthalates. These specific data requests are outlined in a separate notice in this Gazette.
IN ADDITION to these specific data requests outlined in the accompanying Gazette notice,
NICNAS also requests a LISTING or BIBLIOGRAPHY of any further safety profile data
available for these 8 phthalates, for example:
Unpublished mammalian toxicity or ecotoxicity data;
?br>
Unpublished human and environmental exposure data;
?br>
Unpublished bioaccumulation and persistence data;
?br>
Unpublished migration or leaching data;
?br>
Information on phaseout or substitution programmes.
?br>
NICNAS is not seeking these additional studies at present, but a LISTING of the studies or
information that is available.
Subject to the information received and confirmation of low use, an information sheet is
proposed for each of these phthalates based on available overseas assessment reports and toxicity
screening summaries.
General comments are requested on this proposal.
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Table 2 ?Phthalates of Known Hazard and Suspected Low Use
CAS Number
Name
Di-n-octyl phthalate (DnOP) 117-84-0
Dimethyl terephthalate (DMT) 120-61-6
Bis(2-methoxyethyl) phthalate 117-82-8
Ditridecyl phthalate (DTDP) 119-06-2
Diallyl phthalate (DAP) 131-17-9
Diisobutyl phthalate (DiBP) 84-69-5
Di-n-hexyl phthalate (DnHP) 84-75-3
Dicyclohexyl phthalate (DCHP) 84-61-7
4. Call for Information on Phthalates with Limited Hazard and Use Information
Very limited or no published toxicity data and use information were found for the 15 phthalates
listed below (Table 3). The few data available do not indicate significant toxicity. These
phthalates were not subject to the 1999 call-for-information. None were reported to the HVIC
call-for-information.
To confirm whether regulatory action is required for these phthalates, NICNAS is seeking
importation/manufacture volumes and uses of these phthalates. The specific data requests
are outlined in a separate notice in this Gazette.
Subject to confirmation of limited or no use in Australia, no regulatory action is proposed
currently for these phthalates.
General comments are requested on this proposal.
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Table 3 ?Phthalates with Limited Hazard and Use Information
Name CAS Number
Di-C6-10-phthalate 68515-51-5
Diisoheptyl phthalate (DIHP) 41451-28-9 / 71888-89-6
Di-C7-9-phthalate 68515-41-3
Di-C9-11-phthalate 68515-43-5
Undecyldodecyl phthalate (UDP) 116998-09-5
Diisoundecyl phthalate (DIUP) 85507-79-5
Diundecyl phthalate (DUP) 3648-20-2
Diisooctyl phthalate (DIOP) 27554-26-3
Dinonyl phthalate (DNP) 84-76-4
Dipentyl phthalate (DPP) 131-18-0
Di-C7-11-phthalate 68648-91-9
Diisotridecyl phthalate (DTDP) 27253-26-5
Di-n-propyl phthalate (DPrP) 131-16-8
Diisohexyl phthalate (DIHexP) 68515-50-4 / 71850-09-4
Di-8-10-phthalate 71662-46-9
Further information and comments relating to these proposed activities for phthalates can be
addressed to
Dr Graham Harvey (Tel 02 8577 8851) or
Dr Janith Wickramaratna (Tel 02 8577 8846)
NICNAS
GPO Box 58
Sydney NSW 2001
Australia
Fax 02 8577 8888
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Attachment 1.
Regulatory Reports on Phthalates
Phthalate EURAR CERHR IPCS SIAR IARC ATSDR ECETOC
CICAD Summaries
Butylbenzyl
- -
(BBP)
Dibutyl
- - - -
(DBP)
Diethyl
- - - - -
(DEP)
Diethylhexyl
- -
(DEHP)
Diisodecyl
- - - -
(DIDP)
Di-isononyl
- - - -
(DINP)
Dimethyl
- - - - - -
(DMP)
Dimethyl
terephthalate - - - - - -
(DMT)
Di-n-hexyl
- - - - - -
(DnHP)
Di-n-octyl
- - - - -
(DnOP)
EURAR ?European Union Risk Assessment Report
CERHR ?Center for the Evaluation of Risks to Human Reproduction (NTP)
IPCS CICAD ?International Programme on Chemical Safety Concise International Chemical
Assessment Document
SIAR ?SIDS Initial Assessment Report (OECD)
IARC ?International Agency for Research on Cancer
ATSDR ?Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry
ECETOC ?European Centre for Ecotoxicology and Toxicology of Chemicals
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27 PHTHALATES - CALL FOR INFORMATION
Phthalates are a group of chemicals for which concerns have been raised regarding potential
adverse effects and their use in a wide range of products and articles. NICNAS is proposing
regulatory activities for selected phthalates. A separate notice outlining the proposed
activities and a request for comments is available in this Gazette.
In accordance with Section 48 of the Industrial Chemicals Notification and Assessment Act
(the Act), the Director is seeking information on uses of and potential exposure to these
chemicals.
This notice is directed to all persons (called the `notifiers') who have manufactured or
imported during the last 12 months one or more of the chemicals or products containing the
chemicals listed in the following table. Any other persons with information on these
chemicals, including past importers or manufacturers, are encouraged to provide this
information to the Director.
Responses on the chemicals are required on the attached form. The due date for responses is
14 September 2004. A separate form should be completed for each chemical.
Name CAS Number
Diisodecyl phthalate (DIDP) 26761-40-0 / 68515-49-1
Dimethyl phthalate (DMP) 131-11-3
Di-isononyl phthalate (DINP) 28553-12-0 / 68515-48-0
Dibutyl phthalate (DBP) 84-74-2
Butylbenzyl phthalate (BBP) 85-68-7
Diethyl phthalate (DEP) 84-66-2
Di-n-octyl phthalate (DnOP) 117-84-0
Dimethyl terephthalate (DMT) 120-61-6
Bis(2-methoxyethyl) phthalate 117-82-8
Ditridecyl phthalate (DTDP) 119-06-2
Diallyl phthalate (DAP) 131-17-9
Diisobutyl phthalate (DiBP) 84-69-5
Di-n-hexyl phthalate (DnHP) 84-75-3
Dicyclohexyl phthalate (DCHP) 84-61-7
Di-C6-10-phthalate 68515-51-5
Diisoheptyl phthalate (DIHP) 41451-28-9 / 71888-89-6
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Di-C7-9-phthalate 68515-41-3
Di-C9-11-phthalate 68515-43-5
Undecyldodecyl phthalate (UDP) 116998-09-5
Diisoundecyl phthalate (DIUP) 85507-79-5
Diundecyl phthalate (DUP) 3648-20-2
Diisooctyl phthalate (DIOP) 27554-26-3
Dinonyl phthalate (DNP) 84-76-4
Dipentyl phthalate (DPP) 131-18-0
Di-C7-11-phthalate 68648-91-9
Diisotridecyl phthalate (DTDP) 27253-26-5
Di-n-propyl phthalate (DPrP) 131-16-8
Diisohexyl phthalate (DIHexP) 68515-50-4 / 71850-09-4
Di-8-10-phthalate 71662-46-9
The penalty for non-compliance with this notice is up to $33,000. In accordance with Section
50 of the Act, the information may be accompanied by an application that some or all of the
information provided should be treated as `exempt information'. Application forms may be
obtained from Ms Virginia Parish on 02 8577 8893 or via the NICNAS website at
http://www.nicnas.gov.au/forms/form3.doc.
Further information can be obtained from Dr Graham Harvey on 02 8577 8851 or Dr Janith
Wickramaratna on 02 8577 8846.
Completed forms should be sent to Ms Virginia Parish
Existing Chemicals
NICNAS
GPO Box 58
Sydney NSW 2001
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RESPONSE TO SECTION 48 NOTICE ?PHTHALATES
Please use a separate form for each chemical.
Company Name:
Address:
Contact name:
Phone Number: Fax Number:
Details of Chemical
Chemical Name:
Product or Trade Name:
Chemical Abstract Services Number:
1. Do you manufacture the above chemical (Please circle) Y/N
If yes, please provide an estimate of the quantity you manufacture (tonnes/year)
2. Do you import the chemical? Y/N
If yes, please provide an estimate of the quantities of chemical you import (tonnes/year)
Tonnes/year:
3. Do you import products (mixtures) containing this chemical? Y/N
Please indicate the product(s) you import containing the chemical and the total tonnage of chemical in each
product:
Name of Product Uses Tonnes chemical/year
4. Do you import articles (eg. toys, childcare articles, medical devices, etc.)
containing this chemical? Y/N
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If so, what concentration (%) is the chemical in the article?
5. Do you manufacture or formulate products containing this chemical? Y/N
Please indicate the product(s) you manufacture or formulate containing the chemical and the total tonnage of
chemical in each product:
Name of Product Uses Tonnes chemical/year
6. Do you use this chemical other than for manufacturing products
(eg. manufacturing articles)? Y/N
If yes, please provide the uses of the chemical.
7. Is this chemical available to members of the public? Y/N
8. Who are the downstream users of this chemical or its products?
Thank-you. Please send the completed form to: Virginia Parish
Existing Chemicals
NICNAS
GPO Box 58
Sydney NSW 2001
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28 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 64(2) of the
Act. This enabled the original assessment to be updated.
1. Chemicals that require secondary notification
Chemical/Trade Original Secondary Company
Name Ref No. Ref No. Name
KUDE-5 LTD/1062 SN/13 Toxikos Pty
Ltd & Epson
Australia Pty
Ltd
2. Chemicals that no longer require secondary notification
Chemical/Trade name Original Ref Secondary Company Date Gazetted
No. Ref. No Name
Triglycidylisocyanurate PEC No. 1 PEC No. 1S Feb 2001
(TGIC)
HCFC-123 PEC No. 4 PEC No. 4S July 1999
Sodium ethyl xanthate PEC No. 5 PEC No. 5S Feb 2000
Z28 NA/418 NA/418S Lubrizol Dec 2003
International,
Inc.
April 2003
Polymer in Reactint NA/405 NA/405S Asia Pacific
Red X64 Specialty
Chemicals Ltd
April 1992
C-1824 NA/35 SN/1 Kodak
Australasia Pty
Ltd
September
Nonanoic Acid, NA/114 SN/2 Kodak
1993
Potassium Salt Australasia Pty
Ltd
Necon LO-80 NA/316 NA/562 Bristol-Myers November
Pty Ltd 1997
Polymer in Tersperse NA/431 NA/610 Orica Australia October 1998
4913 Pty Ltd
January 1999
Mortrace MP NA/580 SN/5 Petrofin
International
Pty Ltd
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April 1999
Aero 6697 Promotor NA/221 SN/6 Cytec
Australia
Holdings Pty
Ltd
January 2000
Melio Tex SP 3948 NA/131 SN/7 Clariant
(Australia) Pty
Ltd (formely
Sandoz
Australia Pty
Ltd)
December
ChEster 304 NA/728 SN/8 Chevron
2000
Chemical
Australia and
Baker Hughes
Inteq
December
ChEster 306 NA/729 SN/9 Chevron
2000
Chemical
Australia and
Baker Hughes
Inteq
Habanolide NA/577 SN/10 Firmenich Ltd September
2002
20 April 2004
Prosoft TQ 1003 NA/956 SN/11 Nuplex
Industries
(Aust) Pty Lrd
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29 LIST OF PRIORITY EXISTING CHEMICALS
Sections 54(1) and 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 list details 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 places 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 the 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
http://www.nicnas.gov.au/publications/car/pec/pecindex.htm.
1. List of current priority existing chemicals
Chemical CAS Number
Full Assessments
Formaldehyde 50-00-0
Sodium cyanide 143-33-9
Triclosan 3380-34-5
Octabromobiphenyl 27858-07-7
Decabromobiphenyl 13654-09-6
Tris(2,3-dibromopropyl) phosphate 126-72-7
2. Previous priority existing chemicals
PEC Assessment Chemical CAS Number Date of
No. publication of
report
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 111-76-2 Oct 1996
cleaning 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
7727-54-0; 7727- June 2001
18 Ammonium, potassium
21-1; 7775-27-1
and sodium persulfate in
hairdressing
21 Benzene 71-43-2 Sept 2001
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22 Limonene* 5989-27-5; 5989- May 2002
54-8; 138-86-3
23 Acrylamide 79-06-1 May 2002
12108-13-3 June 2003
24 Methylcyclopentadienyl
manganese tricarbonyl
(MMT)
Exempt July 2003
25 Alkyl phosphate anti-
valve seat recession
additive
Exempt Feb 2004
26 Sodium alkylbenzene
sulfonate anti-valve seat
recession additive
Preliminary Assessments
10 Acrylonitrile 107-13-1 Feb 2000
12 Glycolic acid in 79-14-1 April 2000
cosmetics
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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