SUMMARY The following details will be published in the NICNAS Chemical Gazette: ASSESSMENT APPLICANT(S) CHEMICAL OR HAZARDOUS INTRODUCTION USE REFERENCE TRADE NAME VOLUME LTD/1697 Ricoh Australia SC-506 Yes Component of paper ≤ 5 tonnes per Pty Ltd annum treatment products CONCLUSIONS AND REGULATORY OBLIGATIONS Hazard classification Based on the available information, the notified polymer is recommended for hazard classification according to the as adopted for Globally Harmonised System for the Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS), industrial chemicals in Australia. The recommended hazard classification is presented in the table below. Hazard classification Hazard statement Acute toxicity (Category 4) H302 - Harmful if swallowed Skin sensitisation (Category 1) H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction – Based on the available information, the notified polymer is recommended for hazard classification according to the (NOHSC, 2004) with the following risk phrase: Approved Criteria for Classifying Hazardous Substances R22: Harmful if swallowed R43: May cause sensitisation by skin contact The environmental hazard classification according to the Globally Harmonised System for the Classification (GHS) is presented below. Environmental classification under the GHS is not and Labelling of Chemicals mandated in Australia and carries no legal status but is presented for information purposes. Hazard classification Hazard statement Acute Category 1 H400 - Very toxic to aquatic life Chronic Category 1 H410 - Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects Human health risk assessment Provided that the recommended occupational health and safety control measures are being adhered to, under the occupational settings described, the notified polymer is not considered to pose an unreasonable risk to the health of workers. When used in the proposed manner, the notified polymer is not considered to pose an unreasonable risk to public health. Environmental risk assessment On the basis of the PEC/PNEC ratio and the assessed use pattern, the notified polymer is not considered to pose an unreasonable risk to the environment. Recommendations Hazard Classification and Labelling The notified polymer should be classified as follows: Acute toxicity (Category 4): H302 Harmful if swallowed – Skin sensitisation (Category 1): H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction –
SUMMARY The following details will be published in the NICNAS Chemical Gazette: ASSESSMENT REFERENCE APPLICANT(S) CHEMICAL OR TRADE NAME HAZARDOUS INTRODUCTION VOLUME USE LTD/1697 Ricoh Australia Pty Ltd SC-506 Yes ≤ 5 tonnes per annum Component of paper treatment products CONCLUSIONS AND REGULATORY OBLIGATIONS Hazard classification Based on the available information, the notified polymer is recommended for hazard classification according to the Globally Harmonised System for the Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS), as adopted for industrial chemicals in Australia. The recommended hazard classification is presented in the table below. Hazard classification Hazard statement Acute toxicity (Category 4) H302 - Harmful if swallowed Skin sensitisation (Category 1) H317 – May cause an allergic skin reaction Based on the available information, the notified polymer is recommended for hazard classification according to the Approved Criteria for Classifying Hazardous Substances (NOHSC, 2004) with the following risk phrase: R22: Harmful if swallowed R43: May cause sensitisation by skin contact The environmental hazard classification according to the Globally Harmonised System for the Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) is presented below. Environmental classification under the GHS is not mandated in Australia and carries no legal status but is presented for information purposes. Hazard classification Hazard statement Acute Category 1 H400 - Very toxic to aquatic life Chronic Category 1 H410 - Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects Human health risk assessment Provided that the recommended occupational health and safety control measures are being adhered to, under the occupational settings described, the notified polymer is not considered to pose an unreasonable risk to the health of workers. When used in the proposed manner, the notified polymer is not considered to pose an unreasonable risk to public health. Environmental risk assessment On the basis of the PEC/PNEC ratio and the assessed use pattern, the notified polymer is not considered to pose an unreasonable risk to the environment. Recommendations Hazard Classification and Labelling The notified polymer should be classified as follows: Acute toxicity (Category 4): H302 – Harmful if swallowed Skin sensitisation (Category 1): H317 – May cause an allergic skin reaction