Gazette
Commonwealth
of Australia
No. C 9, Tuesday, 2 September 2003
CHEMICAL
Published by the Commonwealth of Australia
ISSN 1035-9877
The Industrial Chemicals (Notification and Assessment) Act 1989 (the Act) commenced on
17 July 1990. As required by Section 5 of the Act, a Chemical Gazette is published on the
first Tuesday in any month or on any days prescribed by the regulations.
CONTENTS
NEW CHEMICALS
SUMMARY REPORTS
1 STD/1043 PREPARAET 2003 5
2 STD/1051 STEPAN-MILD?RM 1 7
3 LTD/1062 DYE IN EPSON INJET CARTRIDGE 10
4 LTD/1064 EASTMAN AQ 2350 CO POLYMER 12
5 LTD/1083 MAGENTA DYE 2 14
6 LTD/1085 POLYMER IN BYKUMEN-WS 17
7 LTD/1102 POLYMER IN ARALDITE XD4763 20
8 LTD/1103 POLYMER IN DISPERBYK 185 23
9 PLC/341 POLYMER IN ALLIANZ OPT 25
10 PLC/353 POLYMER IN EC 9355A, EC 9368A, EC 9378A 27
11 ACCESS TO FULL PUBLIC REPORT 29
PERMITS ISSUED
12 LOW VOLUME CHEMICAL PERMITS 30
13 EARLY INTRODUCTION PERMITS 31
EXISTING CHEMICALS
14 NOTICE OF PUBLICATION OF ALKYL PHOSPHATE ANTI-VALVE 33
SEAT RECESSION (AVSR) ADDITIVE SUMMARY REPORT
15 CALL FOR INFORMATION ON HYDROTOPE SURFACTANTS 35
16 SECTION 48 NOTICE CALLING FOR INFORMATION ON 43
CHLORINATED TRISPHOSPHATES
SPECIAL NOTICES
17 NICNAS VISITS WESTERN AUSTRALIA 45
18 COMMENT ON PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE NATIONAL 46
WORKPLACE EXPOSURE STANDARDS FOR CRYSTALLINE
SILICA
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Preparaet 2003
Summary Report
Reference No: STD/1043
Ciba Specialty Chemicals Pty Ltd (ABN/ACN 005 061 469) of 235 Settlement Rd
Thomastown VIC 3074 has submitted a standard notification statement in support of their
application for an assessment certificate for Preparaet 2003. The notified chemical is
intended to be used as an optical brightener in laundry detergents. The notified chemical
is blended with other components of laundry detergents and dispensed into consumer
sized packages for retail sale. Less than 100 tonnes of the notified chemical will be
imported per annum for each of the first five years.
ASSESSMENT OF PUBLIC, OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY AND
ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS
Hazard Assessment
The notified chemical exhibited low acute oral and dermal toxicity in rats, was a slight
skin irritant in rabbits and a slight eye irritant in this species with conjunctival effects
persisting for up to 7 days. Eye irritant effects were below the threshold for classification
of the notified chemical as an eye irritant. The notified chemical was not a skin sensitiser
as determined by the mouse local lymph node assay and was neither mutagenic in
bacteria nor clastogenic in cultured human lymphocytes. The NOEL for a 28-day oral
repeated dose toxicity study was 1000 mg/kg/day.
Based on the submitted data, the notified chemical would not be classified as hazardous
according to 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.
Environmental Effects
On the basis of the PEC/PNEC ratios, the notified chemical is not considered to pose a
risk to the aquatic environment based on its reported use patterns.
RECOMMENDATIONS
Control Measures
Occupational Health and Safety
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? A copy of the MSDS should be easily accessible to employees.
? If products and mixtures containing the notified chemical are classified as
hazardous to health in accordance with the NOHSC Approved Criteria for
Classifying Hazardous Substances, workplace practices and control procedures
consistent with provisions of State and Territory hazardous substances legislation
must be in operation. In particular, the commercial form of the notified chemical
is classified as hazardous according to the NOHSC criteria and assigned the risk
phrase R41: Risk of serious eye damage. Therefore, the chemical identity of the
component responsible for this classification must be revealed on MSDS and
labels, appropriate engineering and isolation controls should be implemented and
chemical safety glasses with side shields or chemical safety goggles used.
Guidance in selection of personal protective equipment can be obtained from
Australian, Australian/New Zealand or other approved standards.
Environment
Disposal
? The notified chemical and empty containers should be disposed of by incineration
or landfill according to local regulations although the MSDS for the notified
chemical recommends that waste product must be disposed of by incineration and
to secure landfill and contaminated packaging must be disposed of as chemical
waste. The notified chemical is inherently biodegradable, not toxic to aquatic
organisms and only minor amounts are expected to be released during formulation
and via empty containers.
? Avoid disposing into drains and waterways.
Emergency procedures
? When spilled damp down and scoop into marked containers for disposal as
chemical waste.
? Prevent runoff into drains and waterways.
Secondary Notification
The Director of Chemicals Notification and Assessment must be notified in writing
within 28 days by the notifier, other importer or manufacturer:
Under Section 64(2) of the Act:
- if any of the circumstances listed in the subsection arise.
The Director will then decide whether secondary notification is required.
No additional secondary notification conditions are stipulated.
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2 PUBLICATION SUMMARY REPORT
Stepan-Mild?RM1
Summary Report
Reference No: STD/1051
Bronson and Jacobs Pty Ltd (ABN 81 000 063 249) of 5 Parkview Dr Australia Centre
Homebush Bay NSW 2140 has submitted a standard notification statement in support of
their application for an assessment certificate for Stepan-Mild RM1. The notified
chemical is intended to be used as a viscosity adjuster in general household products and
cosmetics. The notified chemical will be manually weighed out and added to mixing
vessels together with other components. Following mixing, the products (containing <5%
notified chemical) will be dispensed automatically into containers for household and
personal care products for shipment to customers. Less than 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
The notified chemical was shown to be of low acute toxicity via the oral and dermal
routes in rats, was a slight skin irritant and a severe eye irritant in rabbits, was not a skin
sensitiser in guinea pigs and was neither mutagenic in bacteria nor clastogenic in human
lymphocytes in vitro. In a 28-day oral repeat dose study the NOEL was 15 mg/kg/day bw
but severe effects were not seen up to a dose of 300 mg/kg/day bw.
The notified chemical is classified as a hazardous substance according to the NOHSC
Approved Criteria for Classifying Hazardous Substances and is assigned the risk phrase
R41: Risk of Serious Damage to Eyes.
Occupational Health and Safety
There is Low Concern to occupational health and safety under the conditions of the
occupational settings described.
Public Health
There is Negligible Concern to public health when used as described.
Environmental Effects
The chemical is not considered to pose a risk to the environment based on its reported use
pattern.
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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 notified chemical:
- R41: Risk of serious eye damage
? Use the following risk phrases for products/mixtures containing the notified
chemical:
- > 10%: R41 Risk of serious eye damage
- 5% < conc < 10%: R36 Irritating to eyes
Control Measures
Occupational Health and Safety
? Employers should implement the following engineering controls to minimise
occupational exposure to the notified chemical as introduced:
- Local exhaust ventilation should be used in weighing and mixing areas where
aerosol generation is possible
? Employers should ensure that the following personal protective equipment is used
by workers to minimise occupational exposure to the notified chemical as
introduced:
- 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
? Wastes containing the notified polymer should be disposed of to landfill.
Emergency procedures
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? Spills/release of the notified chemical should be contained as described in the
MSDS (ie. collect spilled material with an inert absorbent) and the resulting waste
disposed of to an authorised landfill.
Secondary Notification
The Director of Chemicals Notification and Assessment must be notified in writing
within 28 days by the notifier, other importer or manufacturer:
Under Section 64(2) of the Act:
- if any of the circumstances listed in the subsection arise.
The Director will then decide whether secondary notification is required.
No additional secondary notification conditions are stipulated.
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3 PUBLICATION SUMMARY REPORT
Dye in Epson Inkjet Cartridge
Summary Report
Reference No: LTD/1062
Epson Australia Pty Ltd (ABN 91 002 625 783) of 70 Gibbes Street Chatswood NSW
2067, and Toxikos Pty Ltd of 293 Waverly Road, Malvern East VIC 3145, have
submitted a joint limited notification statement in support of their application for an
assessment certificate for Dye in Epson Inkjet Cartridge. The notified chemical is
intended to be used as dye component of ink-jet printer cartridges used to print black in
general office printing. Less than 1 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 classified as hazardous under the
NOHSC Approved Criteria for Classifying Hazardous Substances (NOHSC, 1999). The
classification and labelling details are:
Irritant (Xi)
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R41 Risk of serious damage to eyes
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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 for the intended purpose and in
the manner described by the notifier.
Environmental Effects
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:
- R41 Risk of serious damage to eyes
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? Use the following risk phrases for products/mixtures containing the notified
chemical:
- 5%-10%: R36 Irritating to eyes
- 10% R41 Risk of serious damage to eyes
? Suppliers should label the notified chemical with the signal word `Hazardous' and
the risk phrases listed above.
Control Measures
Occupational Health and Safety
? Eye protection is essential when handling the notified chemical.
? A copy of the MSDS should be easily accessible to employees.
? If products and mixtures containing S190661 are classified as hazardous to health
in accordance with the NOHSC Approved Criteria for Classifying Hazardous
Substances (NOHSC, 1999), workplace practices and control procedures
consistent with provisions of State and Territory hazardous substances legislation
must be in operation.
Environment
? The following control measures should be implemented by end users to minimise
environmental exposure during use of the notified chemical:
- Do not allow material or contaminated packaging to enter drains, sewers or water
courses.
Disposal
? The MSDS for the ink containing the notified polymer recommends that the
substance be disposed through a licensed waste contractor in accordance with
Local and State 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 the import volume increases above 1000 kg; or
- On completion of the toxicity test reports on fish, Daphnia and algae. In this
regard, the notifier has agreed to provide results and test reports on fish, Daphnia
and algae when they are finalised as part of a Secondary Notification. These
studies are anticipated to be available in March 2003.
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
Eastman AQ2350
Summary Report
Reference No: LTD/1064
Eastman Chemical Ltd (ABN: 40 003 039 405) of Level 8, 15 Talavera Road, North
Ryde NSW 2113, has submitted a limited notification statement in support of their
application for an assessment certificate for Eastman AQ2350. The notified polymer is
intended to be used as a hot-melt adhesive for application in non-woven goods,
packaging, book binding and labelling. Less than 300 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 in the intended manner.
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 ensure that the following personal protective equipment is used
by workers to minimise occupational exposure to the notified chemical as
introduced:
- Respiratory protection
- Face shield
- Gloves
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
? Do not allow material or contaminated packaging to enter drains, sewers or water
courses.
Disposal
? The notified polymer should be disposed of in landfill or be destroyed through
incineration.
Emergency procedures
? Spills/release of the notified polymer should be handled by shovelling up and
placing in a container for salvage or 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 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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Magenta Dye 2
Summary Report
Reference No: LTD/1083
Hewlett-Packard Australia Pty Ltd of 31-41 Joseph Street Blackburn VIC 3130 has
submitted a limited notification statement in support of their application for an
assessment certificate for Magenta Dye 2. The notified chemical is intended to be used as
an ink dyestuff in colour inkjet cartridges. Less than one tonne of the notified chemical
will be imported per annum for the first five years.
ASSESSMENT OF PUBLIC, OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY AND
ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS
Hazard Assessment
Based on the available data the notified chemical is not classified as a hazardous
substance in accordance with the NOHSC Approved Criteria for Classifying Hazardous
Substances.
Occupational Health and Safety
There is Low Concern to occupational health and safety under the conditions of the
occupational settings described.
Public Health
There is No Significant Concern to public health based on its reported use pattern.
Environmental Effects
The chemical is not considered to pose a risk to the environment based on its reported use
pattern.
RECOMMENDATIONS
Control Measures
Occupational Health and Safety
? Employers should implement the following safe work practice to minimise
occupational exposure to the notified chemical as introduced in the product:
- Avoid dermal contact to the ink in the cartridges.
? Employers should ensure that the following personal protective equipment is used
by workers to minimise occupational exposure to the notified chemical as
introduced in the product:
- Gloves.
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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.
Public Health
? The following measures should be taken by consumers to minimise public
exposure to the notified chemical:
- Avoid dermal contact to the ink in the cartridges.
Disposal
? Dissolve or mix the material with a combustible solvent and burn in a chemical
incinerator equipped with an afterburner and scrubber. If large scale, contact a
licensed contractor or an environmental professional for detailed
recommendation. The notified chemical should be disposed of to sewer or landfill
in accordance with local jurisdiction waste management guidance.
Storage
? The following precautions should be taken regarding storage of the notified
chemical:
- Stored in cool place and keep container closed.
Emergency procedures
? Spills/release of the notified chemical should be prevented from entering sewers
or waterway.
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
- concentration of the notified chemical in the product is greater than 1%.
- introduction volume exceeds 1 tonne per year.
or
Under Subsection 64(2) of the Act:
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- 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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Polymer in Bykumen-WS
Summary Report
Reference No: LTD/1085
Nuplex Industries (Aust) Pty Ltd (ABN 25 000 045 572) of 49-61 Stephen Road Botany
NSW 2019 and Degussa Coatings & Colorants Pty Ltd (ABN 16 079 823 313) of 30
Commercial Drive Dandenong VIC 3175 have submitted a limited notification statement
in support of their application for an assessment certificate for Polymer in Bykumen-WS.
The notified polymer is intended to be used as a wetting and dispersing additive in water
based industrial colourants. The product containing the notified polymer will be imported
and subsequently formulated into a range of aqueous pigment colourants. The finished
colourants would be used for tinting of paint bases at the paint manufacturing site
(~95%). Alternatively, the finished colourant is supplied to paint stores (~5%) who will
carry out tinting before supplying paints to customers. The majority (75%) of the tinted
paint will be applied by brush/roller, with a limited application by industrial spray
painting. Less than 5 tonnes of the notified polymer will be imported per annum for each
of the first five years.
ASSESSMENT OF PUBLIC, OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY AND
ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS
Hazard Assessment
No toxicological data have been provided for the notified polymer. The notified polymer
has a high molecular weight, and is not expected to be absorbed across the skin or other
biological membranes, and therefore systemic toxicity would be limited. Based on the
available data the notified chemical is not classified as hazardous under the NOHSC
Approved Criteria for Classifying Hazardous Substances.
The notifier classified the imported product containing the notified polymer as a
hazardous substance, based on the presence of hazardous organic solvents. The risk
phrases are: Harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed (R20/21/22);
irritating to eyes and respiratory system (R36/R37). There is a NOHSC exposure standard
for 2-Butoxyethanol of 25 ppm or 121 mg/m3 time-weighted-average (TWA).
The Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for the coating preparation lists a number of
health effects. The potential health effects are likely to relate to solvents present in the
coating preparation rather than the notified polymer.
Occupational Health and Safety
There is Low Concern to occupational health and safety under the conditions of the
occupational settings described.
Public Health
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There is No Significant Concern to public health when used as a component of coating
products.
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
? Employers should implement the following engineering controls to minimise
occupational exposure to the notified polymer:
- Exhaust ventilation during spray application
- Enclosed and automated spray paint application
? Employers should implement the following safe work practices to minimise
occupational exposure during handling of the notified polymer:
- During transfer operations and cleaning of equipment, avoid spills and splashing
- Spray application should be conducted in a down draft spray booth.
? Employers should ensure that the following personal protective equipment is used
by workers to minimise occupational exposure to the notified polymer:
- Chemical resistant gloves
- Protective clothing which protects the body, arms and legs
- Goggles or face shield
- Appropriately selected respirator during spray paint application
Guidance in selection of personal protective equipment can be obtained from
Australian, Australian/New Zealand or other approved standards.
? A copy of the MSDS should be easily accessible to employees.
? If products and mixtures containing the notified polymer are classified as
hazardous to health in accordance with the NOHSC Approved Criteria for
Classifying Hazardous Substances, workplace practices and control procedures
consistent with provisions of State and Territory hazardous substances legislation
must be in operation.
Disposal
? Wastes generated during industrial application should be disposed of through a
licensed waste contractor. Wastes generated during domestic use should be
disposed of according to the following instructions: "Do not pour unwanted paint
down the drain. Keep unwanted paint in sealed containers for disposal via special
chemical waste collections. Empty paint containers should be left open in a well-
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ventilated area to dry out. When dry, recycle steel containers via steel can
recycling programs. Disposal of empty paint containers via domestic recycling
programs may differ between local authorities. Check with your local council
first."
Emergency procedures
? Spills/release of the notified polymer should be handled by collecting spillage
with non-combustible absorbent materials and placing in a suitable container for
disposal according to Local, State and Federal Government waste 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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Polymer in Araldite XD 4763
Summary Report
Reference No: LTD/1102
Vantico Pty Ltd (ABN: 93 091 627 879) of 235 Settlement Rd, Thomastown, VIC, 3074
has submitted a limited notification statement in support of their application for an
assessment certificate for Polymer in Araldite XD 4763. The notified polymer is
intended to be used as a component of a ready to use adhesive for plastic substrates,
which will only be applied by automated equipment. The adhesive will contain < 60%
notified polymer. Up to 30 tonnes of the notified polymer will be imported per annum
for each of the first five years.
ASSESSMENT OF PUBLIC, OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY AND
ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS
Hazard Assessment
No toxicological information was provided for the notified polymer and therefore the
notified polymer can not be classified according to the NOHSC Approved Criteria for
Classifying Hazardous Substances. Since the notified polymer has a high NAMW,
absorption across biological membrane and resultant systemic toxicity would be
restricted. Based on the structure of the notified polymer, it is likely that it would have
irritant and/or sensitising properties.
The polymer also contains hazardous impurities, which are listed on the NOHSC List of
Designated Hazardous Substances and are assigned the risk phrases: R36/38 - irritating
to the eye and skin, and R43 - may cause sensitisation by skin contact. The notified
polymer will only be imported as a component of an adhesive formulation, which has
been classified as hazardous. The risk phrases for the adhesive formulation are: R20 -
Harmful by inhalation, R36/37/38 - Irritating to the eyes, respiratory system, and skin,
R43 - May cause sensitisation by 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 submission.
Environmental Effects
The polymer is not considered to pose a risk to the environment based on its reported use
pattern.
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RECOMMENDATIONS
Control Measures
Occupational Health and Safety
? Employers should implement the following engineering controls to minimise
occupational exposure to the notified polymer as introduced:
- Local exhaust ventilation
? Employers should implement the following safe work practices to minimise
occupational exposure during handling of the notified polymer as introduced:
- Prevent spills and splashes
- Lids should be replaced immediately on empty pails
- NOHSC Exposure Standards for all components of the final product should not be
exceeded in the workplace
? Employers should ensure that the following personal protective equipment is used
by workers to minimise occupational exposure to the notified polymer as
introduced:
- Chemical resistant gloves, protective clothing and safety goggles
- Respirators should be used when there is potential for inhalation.
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 or incinerated according to
State and local government regulations.
Emergency procedures
? Spills/release of the notified polymer should be handled by absorbing with inert
material and collection into a sealed container for disposal.
Secondary Notification
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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 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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Polymer in Disperbyk-185
Summary Report
Reference No: LTD/1103
Nuplex Industries (Aust) Pty Ltd (ABN 25 000 045 572) of 49-61 Stephen Road, Botany
NSW 2019 has submitted a limited notification statement in support of their application
for an assessment certificate for Polymer in Disperbyk-185. The notified polymer is
intended to be used as a coating component. Paint will be manufactured from an imported
polymer dispersion. Industrial paint application involves the use of spray, roller coatings
or dipping equipment in an environment with a filtered exhaust system. Architectural
coatings will be applied by professional painters and during periods of Do-It-Yourself
(DIY), by brush, roller and occasionally spray. Twenty tonnes of the notified chemical
will be imported per annum for each of the first five years.
ASSESSMENT OF PUBLIC, OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY AND
ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS
Hazard Assessment
The notified polymer was of low acute oral toxicity in rats (LD50 > 2000 mg/kg bw), was
not a skin irritant in rabbits and was a slight eye irritant in rabbits. The polymer has a
NAMW > 1000, low levels of low molecular weight species and would not be classified
as a hazardous substance on the basis of residual monomer content. In addition adverse
health effects from reactive functional groups can be predicted to be unlikely, as these
will be involved in bonding to pigment and not available for exposure.
Occupational Health and Safety
There is Low Concern to occupational health and safety under the conditions of the
occupational settings described (engineering controls and personal protective equipment).
Public Health
There is Negligible Concern to public health when used as specified in the notification
statement.
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.
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? If products and mixtures containing the notified polymer are classified as
hazardous to health in accordance with the NOHSC Approved Criteria for
Classifying Hazardous Substances, workplace practices and control procedures
consistent with provisions of State and Territory hazardous substances legislation
must be in operation.
Environment
Disposal
? Wastes generated during industrial application should be disposed of through a
licensed waste contractor. Wastes generated during domestic use should be
disposed of according to the following instructions: "Do not pour unwanted paint
down the drain. Keep unwanted paint in sealed containers for disposal via special
chemical waste collections. Empty paint containers should be left open in a well-
ventilated area to dry out. When dry, recycle steel containers via steel can
recycling programs. Disposal of empty paint containers via domestic recycling
programs may differ between local authorities. Check with your local council
first."
Emergency procedures
? Spills/release of the notified chemical should be soaked up with inert absorbent
material and disposed of in accordance with State regulations. Do not allow spills
to enter drains.
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(2) of the Act:
- if any of the circumstances listed in the subsection arise.
The Director will then decide whether secondary notification is required.
No additional secondary notification conditions are stipulated.
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9 PUBLICATION SUMMARY REPORT
Polymer in Allianz OPT
Summary Report
Reference No: PLC/341
Rohm and Haas Australia Pty Ltd (ABN 29 004 513 188) of 4th Floor, 969 Burke Road
Camberwell VIC 3124 has submitted a synthetic polymer of low concern (PLC)
notification statement in support of their application for an assessment certificate for
Polymer in Allianz OPT. The notified polymer is intended to be used as a binder in a
variety of cosmetics and sunscreen lotions. Less than 10 tonnes of the notified polymer
will be imported per annum for the first five years.
ASSESSMENT OF PUBLIC, OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY AND
ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS
Hazard Assessment
Based on the available data the notified polymer is not classified as hazardous under the
NOHSC Approved Criteria for Classifying Hazardous Substances.
Occupational Health and Safety
There is Low Concern to occupational health and safety under the conditions of the
occupational settings described.
Public Health
There is Low Concern to public health based on its reported use pattern.
Environmental Assessment
The polymer is not considered to pose a risk to the environment based on its reported use
pattern.
RECOMMENDATIONS
Control Measures
Occupational Health and Safety
? No specific engineering controls, work practices or personal protective equipment
are required for the safe use of the notified polymer itself, however, these should
be selected on the basis of all ingredients in the formulation.
Guidance in selection of personal protective equipment can be obtained from
Australian, Australian/New Zealand or other approved standards.
? A copy of the MSDS should be easily accessible to employees.
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? If products and mixtures containing the notified polymer are classified as
hazardous to health in accordance with the NOHSC Approved Criteria for
Classifying Hazardous Substances, workplace practices and control procedures
consistent with provisions of State and Territory hazardous substances legislation
must be in operation.
Environment
Disposal
? Wastes containing the notified polymer should be disposed of to landfill.
Emergency procedures
? Spills/release of the notified polymer should be contained as described in the
MSDS (ie. collect spilled material with an inert absorbent) and the resulting waste
disposed of to an authorised landfill.
Secondary Notification
The Director of Chemicals Notification and Assessment must be notified in writing
within 28 days by the notifier, other importer or manufacturer:
Under subsection 64(1) of the Act; if
- the notified polymer is introduced in a chemical form that does not meet the
PLC criteria.
or
Under subsection 64(2) of the Act:
- if any of the circumstances listed in the subsection arise.
The Director will then decide whether secondary notification is required.
No additional secondary notification conditions are stipulated.
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10 PUBLICATION SUMMARY REPORT
Polymer in EC 9355A, EC 9368A, EC 9378A
Summary Report
Reference No: PLC/353
ONDEO Nalco Australia Pty Ltd of 2 Anderson Street Banksmeadow NSW 2019, has
submitted a synthetic polymer of low concern (PLC) notification statement in support of
their application for an assessment certificate for Polymer in EC 9355A, EC 9368A, EC
9378A. The notified polymer is intended to be used as a component of primers for use on
plastic substrates such as front and rear vehicle bumpers. It is estimated that up to 3000
tonnes of the notified polymer will be imported throughout 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. No human health effects attributable to the notified polymer are expected.
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 concern to public health..
Environment Assessment
The polymer is not considered to pose a risk to the environment based on its reported
manufacture pattern and total export.
RECOMMENDATIONS
Control Measures
Occupational Health and Safety
? No specific engineering controls, work practices or personal protective equipment
are required for the safe use of the notified polymer itself, however, these should
be selected on the basis of all ingredients in the formulation.
Guidance in selection of personal protective equipment can be obtained from Australian,
Australian/New Zealand or other approved standards.
? A copy of the MSDS should be easily accessible to employees.
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? If products and mixtures containing the notified polymer are classified as
hazardous to health in accordance with the NOHSC Approved Criteria for
Classifying Hazardous Substances, workplace practices and control procedures
consistent with provisions of State and Territory hazardous substances legislation
must be in operation.
Environment
? The following control measures should be implemented by the manufacturer to
minimise environmental exposure during manufacture of the notified polymer:
- regular maintenance of bunding, drains, intercept pits and effluent treatment
plants.
- Handle only in sealed (eg cemented) areas which have good bunding and no
access to storm drains or watercourses.
Disposal
? The notified polymer should be disposed of by release to landfill or incineration.
? If potentially being released to sewer in effluent, then there should be some pre-
treatment to encourage removal in sludge and/or passing through a sand filter or
similar filter to allow removal by adsorption.
Emergency procedures
? Spills/release of the notified polymer should be handled by containment, and
adsorption with material such as sand. Contaminated material (including sand)
should then be collected, placed into sealable labelled container and disposed of
to landfill. Do not allow to enter drains or watercourses,.
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.
- local use is proposed. Due to the nature of the likely use, ie blocking
unwanted water streams in offshore oil-bearing sandstone formations, this
should be accompanied by toxicity data for fish and aquatic invertebrates for
the notified polymer.
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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11 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 8800 or fax: (02)
8577 8888.
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12 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 HAZARDOUS USE DATE
NUMBER NAME POSTCODE TRADE NAME SUBSTANCE
543 L'Oreal 3191 Stearalkonium No Cosmetic 04/07/2003
Australia Bentonite
Pty Ltd
544 L'Oreal 3191 Methylsilanol No Cosmetic 24/07/2003
Australia Mannuronate
Pty Ltd
545 Givaudan 2128 Florhydral No Cosmetic 07/08/2003
Pty Ltd
546 Givaudan 2128 Okoumal No Cosmetic 07/08/2003
Pty Ltd
547 Epson 2113 AKDE-3 Yes Printer ink 07/08/2003
Australia
Pty Ltd
548 Epson 2113 FYS-109 Yes Printer ink 14/08/2003
Australia
Pty Ltd
549 Firmenich 2093 Mysoral Yes Cosmetic 14/08/2003
Ltd
550 Firmenich 2093 Quincester Yes Cosmetic 14/08/2003
Ltd
551 Epson 2113 FYS-108 Yes Printer ink 14/08/2003
Australia
Pty Ltd
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13 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 2
Early Introduction Permits
PERMIT COMPANY CHEMICAL OR USE
NUMBER NAME TRADE NAME
224 Hewlett DP7001 Ink component
Packard Aust
Pty Ltd
264 Johnson &
Johnson
Pacific Pty
Ltd
Ascorbic Acid, 2- Cosmetic
265 Shiseido
Glucoside
(Australia)
Pty Ltd
266 Trimex Pty
Ltd
267 DuPont
(Australia)
Ltd
DP 7002 Ink component
268 Hewlett
Packard
Australia Ltd
269 Edward Ascorbic acid, 2- Cosmetics
Keller Glucoside
Australia Pty
Ltd
270 DuPont
(Australia)
Ltd
DP 5003 Ink component
271 Epson
Australia Pty
Ltd
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272 DuPont Tone 1278 Polyol Component in extrusion moulding
(Australia) resins
Ltd
273 GE Betz Pty DCA 229 Scale inhibitor in cooling towers
Ltd and superplasticiser in concrete
274 Rohn & Haas QRXP-1651 PMN Component in aqueous base paints
Australia Pty
Ltd
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14 NOTICE OF PUBLICATION OF ALKYL PHOSPHATE ANTI-VALVE
SEAT RECESSION (AVSR) ADDITIVE SUMMARY REPORT
The alkyl phosphate anti-valve seat recession (AVSR) additive has been assessed as a
priority existing chemical (PEC) under the Commonwealth Industrial Chemicals
(Notification and Assessment Act, 1989 (the Act).
An assessment report on the alkyl phosphate AVSR additive (PEC Report No. 25) has
been published under section 60F of the Act and is available from the NICNAS website
at:
http://www.nicnas.gov.au/publications/car/pec/pecindex.htm.
The summary report has been prepared in accordance with subsection 60F(4) of the Act,
and is published here.
The publication of this report revokes the declaration of the alkyl phosphate AVSR
additive as a priority existing chemical under section 62 of the Act.
Reports are also available (free) on request to:
NICNAS
GPO Box 58
Sydney NSW 2001
Australia
Toll free: 1800 638 528
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SUMMARY REPORT OF ALKYL PHOSPHATE ANTI-VALVE
SEAT RECESSION ADDITIVE
Chemical Identity
Chemical Name: alkyl phosphate anti-valve seat recession additive
CAS No.: confidential
EINECS No.: confidential
Synonyms: nil
Applicants
A S Harrison & Co Pty Limited
PO Box W2
Warringah Mall 2100
Asia Pacific Specialty Chemicals
Limited
15 Park Road
Seven Hills
NSW 2147
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15 CALL FOR INFORMATION ON HYDROTOPE SURFACTANTS
The Director of the National Industrial Chemicals Notification and Assessment
Scheme (NICNAS) is seeking information, under section 48 of the Industrial Chemicals
(Notification and Assessment) Act 1989 (the Act), on a group of chemicals known as
Hydrotrope surfactants. These chemicals are listed in Table 1.
Table 1 瑿hemical substances covered by the Call for Information
Name CAS No.
ar-Toluenesulfonic acid, sodium salt 12068-03-0
Benzenesulfonic acid, (1-methylethyl)-, 37475-88-0
ammonium salt
Benzenesulfonic acid, (1-methylethyl)-, 32073-22-6
sodium salt
Xylenesulfonic acid, sodium salt 1300-72-7
Xylenesulfonic acid, ammonium salt 26447-10-9
ar-Cumenesulfonic acid, sodium salt 28348-53-0
Surfactants are used in a wide range of industrial and commercial products, with soaps
and detergents being the main ones. The term detergent is often used interchangeably
with surfactant. Other areas of use include foams; hair conditioners; as dispersants and
emulsifiers; intermediates for chemical synthesis; oil recovery; in manufacture of
polymers, paints and coatings; in paper, textile and fiber production.
The specific information sought on the hydrotope surfactants is:
quantities imported into and/or manufactured in Australia;
?br>
products imported containing the chemical and concentration (%) of chemical in
?br>
the products;
uses of the chemical or the products containing the chemical; and
?br>
brief description of the manufacturing and/or use processes and control measures
?br>
in place
This notice is directed to all persons who have manufactured or imported one or more
of the chemicals or products containing any of the chemicals since 1 January 2002. Any
other persons with information on these chemicals including users, past importers or
manufacturers are also encouraged to provide information on the chemicals to the
Director.
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Information on these chemicals is sought as Australia is co-sponsoring this group of
chemicals into the OECD SIDS Program, along with an Industry Consortia. Sponsorship
requires the sponsoring country, amongst other things, to collect data on import,
manufacture, use and the control measures in place, in the sponsoring country, during
manufacture and use of the sponsored chemicals to put the hazard data into context.
The SIDS program is a voluntary cooperative international testing program that focuses
on developing base level test information on international High Production Volume
(HPV) chemicals. Under the SIDS Program hazard assessments of HPV chemicals are
conducted. Countries who are part of the OECD and who participate in its existing
chemicals program are encouraged to "sponsor" chemicals through the SIDS Program so
that the burden of assessment of these chemicals can be shared amongst members.
In accordance with section 50 of the Act, the information may be accompanied by an
application that some or all of the information provided be treated as exempt information.
Application forms are available on the NICNAS web-site at www.nicnas.gov.au
Importers and manufacturers who believe they have relevant information should contact
Ms Virginia Parish or alternatively if you would like further information or wish to
discuss any aspects of this activity please contact Dr Sneha Satya on 02 8577 8880 or
email sneha.satya@nicnas.gov.au
A response form to assist industry in providing the relevant information is attached.
Please complete the form for each chemical you import/manufacture and/or each product
you import/manufacture.
Please submit the completed form by 10 October 2003.
The information is to be sent to:
Virginia Parish
Existing Chemicals
NICNAS
G P O Box 58
Sydney
NSW 2001.
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RESPONSE TO SECTION 48 NOTICE
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 Y/N
If yes, please provide an estimate of the quantity you manufacture (tonnes/year):
2. Describe the manufacturing process.
The following questions need to be answered for this point:
a. How are the raw materials transferred to mixing vessels?
b. Is the formulating process open or closed?
Hints:
?Open (eg. open tanks)
?Partially closed (eg. covered tanks,)
?Closed (fully sealed process including automated addition of raw
materials to tanks)
c. How long does one batch take and how often do you undertake batches (if
it is batch process)?
d. Is any heating involved?
e. How do you collect and test samples?
f. Describe decanting and packaging process (automated or manual)
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________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
3. Describe any engineering controls that are in place to reduce potential exposure of
workers to the chemical during manufacture eg. exhaust ventilation, industrial
fans, general ventilation etc.
Process/Activity Engineering Controls
4. Please give details of the personal protective equipment used by workers during
manufacture, eg. type of gloves, goggles, respirators, protective clothing etc.
Process/Activity Personal Protective Equipment Type
5. Are any other precautions taken to reduce exposure of workers to the chemical?
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Limited access to area of use Y/N Written procedures for safe use Y/N
Special labelling or placarding Y/N
Other_____________________________
6. Do you import the chemical? Y/N
and/or products containing the chemical? Y/N
If yes, please provide an estimate of the quantity of chemical you
import (tonnes/year):
7. Please complete the table below for each product imported
Name of product Uses of product Volume Conc. of
(tonnes/yr) chemical in
product
(%)
8. Do you formulate products with this chemical? Y/N
9. If yes, Please complete the table below for each product formulated
Name of product Uses of product Volume Conc. of
(tonnes/yr) chemical in
product
(%)
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10. Describe the formulation process.
The following questions need to be answered for this point:
a. How is the chemical transferred to mixing vessels?
b. Is the formulating process open or closed?
Hints:
?Open (eg. open tanks)
?Partially closed (eg. covered tanks,)
?Closed (fully sealed process including automated addition of the chemical
to tanks)
c. How long does one batch take and how often do you undertake batches (if
it is batch process)?
d. Is any heating involved?
e. How do you collect and test samples?
.f. Describe decanting and packaging process (automated or manual)
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
11. Describe any engineering controls that are in place to reduce exposure of workers
to the chemical or its products during formulation eg. exhaust ventilation,
industrial fans, general ventilation etc.
Process/Activity Engineering Controls
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12. Please give details of the personal protective equipment used by workers during
formulation, eg. type of gloves, goggles, respirators, protective clothing etc.
Process/Activity Personal Protective Equipment Type
13. Are any other precautions taken to reduce exposure of workers to the chemical or
its products?
Limited access to area of use Y/N Written procedures for safe use Y/N
Special labelling or placarding Y/N
Other_____________________________
14. Do you use this chemical? Y/N
If yes please provide the uses of the chemical.
15. Who are the downstream users of this chemical or its products?
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Please send the completed form to: Virginia Parish
Existing Chemicals
NICNAS
GPO Box 58
Sydney NSW 2001
If your company is a small business with less than 20 employees, please provide an estimate
of the time taken to complete this form
hrs mins
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16 SECTION 48 NOTICE CALLING FOR INFORMATION ON
CHLORINATED TRISPHOSPHATES
In accordance with section 48 of the Industrial Chemicals (Notification and Assessment)
Act 1989, as amended, (the Act), the Director of the National Industrial Chemical
Notification and Assessment Scheme (NICNAS) is calling for information from
importers, formulators and end users of the following chemicals:
Chemical name CAS Number
Tris (2-chloroethyl) phosphate (TCEP) 115-96-8
Tris (1-chloro-2-propyl) phosphate (TCPP) 13674-84-5
Tris (1,3-dichloro-2-propyl) phosphate (TDCPP) 13674-87-8
Tris (2-chloro-1-propyl) phosphate 6145-73-9
The information required on these chemicals is:
a) the quantities of each trisphosphate and/or quantities of each trisphosphate in
products/mixtures imported in the calendar year 2002 and 2003 to date;
b) atmospheric monitoring data during use of chlorinated trisphosphates in
workplaces;
c) emissions from articles containing chlorinated trisphosphates, such as levels of
trisphosphates in indoor air, including estimates of "blooming" for furniture and
officeware products/materials known to contain trisphosphates, and in the interior
of automobiles where components are known to contain trisphosphates.
The occupational exposure data must be representative of occupational processes utilising
chlorinated trisphosphates, especially in rigid foam production and other uses where
`semi-closed' or `open' conditions apply.
The closing date for provision of information is 2 October 2003. There is a penalty
under the Act for non-compliance.
A preliminary assessment of chlorinated trisphosphates was conducted by NICNAS and a
report published in June 2001. The assessment focused on the uses of and potential
exposure to chlorinated trisphosphates in Australia. A copy of the assessment report is
available on the NINCAS website http://www.nicnas.gov.au.
This group of chemicals are mainly used in Australia in the production of polyurethane
flexible and rigid foams. Flexible foams are incorporated into finished products such as
bedding and other furnishing applications for retail sale and semi-rigid foams are used in
automobile accessories, such as sun visors, and furniture and officeware
products/materials. A recommendation in the report was that a full (risk) assessment of
chlorinated trisphosphates be carried out to address public and occupational exposures.
A timeframe of 18 months was provided for industry to provide the necessary data to
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enable the conduct of risk assessment. Provision of such data would help avoid use of
modeling methods which may over-estimate exposure, and hence potential risk to the
general public and workers during the use of chlorinated trisphosphates.
Please contact Jun Zhang to discuss provision of the data if the required data is not
currently available. The contact details are phone (02) 8577 8882 or fax (02) 8577 8888
or email: jun.zhang@nicnas.gov.au
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17 NICNAS VISITS WESTERN AUSTRALIA
NICNAS wishes to invite interested companies to attend the Seminar `About NICNAS'.
WHAT CITY? Perth
WHAT TIME? 9:00 AM ?12:00 PM
WHEN? Friday 26 September 2003
WHERE? Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Function Room 1 Level 4
180 Hay St East Perth WA 6892
This interactive seminar will provide you with valuable information about NICNAS and
help you to comply with its regulatory requirements. In addition, it will demonstrate the
electronic template which is a useful tool for submitting notifications of new industrial
chemicals at a reduced cost to you. It is envisaged that more seminars will follow in
other states.
For enquiries on registration, please contact Hana Hamdan (Compliance Team Leader)
on 02 8577 8855 or email: hana.hamdan@nicnas.giv.au, or register on-line at
www.nicnas.gov.au.
COMPLIANCE AUDIT PROGRAMS
NICNAS is about to commence an audit program divided into two phases:
Phase 1: Preliminary surveys will be sent to current holders of Commercial Evaluation
and Low Volume Permits, and Certificates issued for chemicals assessed under the
Limited category.
Phase 2: Companies will be selected for site visits to examine the implementation of the
permit conditions within their workplace, verify the information submitted on the audit
forms and to assist companies in improving their tracking systems.
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18 COMMENT ON PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE NATIONAL
WORKPLACE EXPOSURE STANDARDS FOR CRYSTALLINE SILICA
The National Occupational Health and Safety Commission (NOHSC) invites public
comment on the proposed amendments to the national exposure standards for crystalline
silica. The proposed amendments have resulted from a review of the current interim
standards.
The proposed standards for the following forms of crystalline silica are:
0.13 mg/m3 for quartz;
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0.13 mg/m3 for cristobalite; and
?br>
0.1 mg/m3 for tridymite.
?br>
Crystalline silica -- also known as silicon dioxide (SiO2) -- is the basic component of
sand, quartz and granite rock and is found in varying proportions in aggregates, sand,
mortar, concrete and stone, and is also in the air and the soil.
Processes which may give rise to airborne concentrations of crystalline silica dust include
hard rock mining, excavation, tunnelling and earthworks, construction, foundry
operations, ceramics production, stone works, refractory brick production, abrasive
blasting, agricultural ploughing and harvesting, and the production of asphalt, agricultural
chemicals, abrasives, glass and paint. Excessive exposure to crystalline silica has
historically been linked with a range of diseases such as silicosis, tuberculosis and lung
cancer. The outcomes of exposure range from mild through to severe incapacitation, and
potentially death.
Exposure standards are guides to the safe use of chemicals in the workplace. The
proposed standard gives details on the acceptable concentration of crystalline silica in the
worker's breathing zone, to limit the risk of adverse health effects.
The public comment documentation, which includes a public comment paper providing a
description of the process used to develop the proposed amendments, peer review
comments, details of how to provide your comment, summary information to support the
proposed amendment, and a Preliminary Regulation Impact Statement is available free of
charge from the NOHSC website at:
http://www.nohsc.gov.au/OHSInformation/Databases/ExposureStandards/Crystalline-
Silica/ .
Alternatively, if you wish to have a downloaded copy sent to you, place your request by:
? telephone to Freecall 1800 552 488 follow the prompts when the call is answered; or
? fax (02) 6279 1150 ?mark your fax `Proposed amendments to the national exposure
standard for crystalline silica, Attention: Chemicals Framework Team' and include
your name and postal address; or
? email to esrequest@nohsc.gov.au ?title your email `Proposed amendments to the
national exposure standard for crystalline silica' and include your name and postal
address.
NOHSC will review the proposed amendments in light of public comment received and
make a final recommendation in July 2004. Following declaration by NOHSC, final
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exposure standards are adopted by Commonwealth, State and Territory Governments in
workplace hazardous substances legislation.
Public comment closes on Friday 14 November 2003.
Drew Wagner - Executive Manager
National Occupational Health and Safety Commission Office
20 August 2003
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