recycling into the process. This means that little waste is generated so only small quantities are transferred to licensed disposal companies. Solids are used as minor components in raw materials for cement production. Solvents are recovered and after distillation used in cleaning operations. When solvents are unable to be recovered they are transferred to disposal companies for combustion with other solvent wastes. Contaminated material such as cleaning rags and paper are landfilled as hazardous waste. Trials have been conducted on the incorporation of solid waste generated by overspray into cement kiln feedstock but most such waste is still sent to landfill. Volume score <1% 1 5% 5 10% 10 20% 20% – – – ≥ (% of national tonnes in 2013) 0.61% How much is generated in TOTAL: 44,110 ACT: 206 NSW: 12,424 Australia? Waste arising in NT: 86 Qld: 11,154 SA: 2,236 2013 (tonnes) 0 16,960 1,043 Tas: Vic: WA: The advent of water-based paints and coatings has greatly reduced the hazards that were associated with solvents incorporated into Overview paints. Similarly, vegetable oils have replaced petroleum products in most printing inks. Low: There is small risk from the presence of unpolymerized Acute toxicity monomers such as butyl acrylate in water-based paints. Its presence accounts for the smell of new paint. Potential health Low: Solvents present in oil-based paints, some inks and impacts Chronic toxicity surface coatings can contribute to chronic toxicity. Low - medium: No carcinogenic effects are known for common constituents of inks, paints and surface coatings, although limited Carcinogenicity specialty (oil based) coatings may contain solvents with the potential for carcinogenicity. Reproductive Low: No impact on reproduction is expected from common toxicity constituents of these industrial products. Workplace Where solvents other than water are involved there is a need for good workplace ventilation, system closed to the maximum extent, and availability of personal protective health & safety impacts equipment where waste must be dealt with. Population There are no population-wide risks arising from the production formulation and use of scale impacts these industrial products.
recycling into the process. This means that little waste is generated so only small quantities are transferred to licensed disposal companies. Solids are used as minor components in raw materials for cement production. Solvents are recovered and after distillation used in cleaning operations. When solvents are unable to be recovered they are transferred to disposal companies for combustion with other solvent wastes. Contaminated material such as cleaning rags and paper are landfilled as hazardous waste. Trials have been conducted on the incorporation of solid waste generated by overspray into cement kiln feedstock but most such waste is still sent to landfill. How much is generated in Australia? Volume score (% of national tonnes in 2013) <1% 1 – 5% 5 – 10% 10 – 20% ≥ 20% 0.61% Waste arising in 2013 (tonnes) TOTAL: 44,110 ACT: 206 NSW: 12,424 NT: 86 Qld: 11,154 SA: 2,236 Tas: 0 Vic: 16,960 WA: 1,043 Potential health impacts Overview The advent of water-based paints and coatings has greatly reduced the hazards that were associated with solvents incorporated into paints. Similarly, vegetable oils have replaced petroleum products in most printing inks. Acute toxicity Low: There is small risk from the presence of unpolymerized monomers such as butyl acrylate in water-based paints. Its presence accounts for the smell of new paint. Chronic toxicity Low: Solvents present in oil-based paints, some inks and surface coatings can contribute to chronic toxicity. Carcinogenicity Low - medium: No carcinogenic effects are known for common constituents of inks, paints and surface coatings, although limited specialty (oil based) coatings may contain solvents with the potential for carcinogenicity. Reproductive toxicity Low: No impact on reproduction is expected from common constituents of these industrial products. Workplace health & safety impacts Where solvents other than water are involved there is a need for good workplace ventilation, system closed to the maximum extent, and availability of personal protective equipment where waste must be dealt with. Population scale impacts There are no population-wide risks arising from the production formulation and use of these industrial products.