SUMMARY The following details will be published in the NICNAS Chemical Gazette: ASSESSMENT APPLICANT(S) CHEMICAL OR HAZARDOUS INTRODUCTION USE REFERENCE NAME VOLUME STD/1535 The Chemours 1-Propene, Yes 130 tonnes per Refrigerant ≤ Company annum (Australia) Pty Ltd CONCLUSIONS AND REGULATORY OBLIGATIONS Hazard classification Based on the available information, the notified chemical 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 Flammable gases (Category 1) H220 - Extremely flammable gas H280 Contains gas under pressure, may explode if – Gases under pressure (Liquefied gas) heated Based on the available information, the notified chemical is recommended for hazard classification according to the (NOHSC, 2004) with the following risk phrase: Approved Criteria for Classifying Hazardous Substances R12: Extremely flammable Human health risk assessment Provided that the recommended controls are adhered to, under the conditions of the occupational settings described, the notified chemical is not considered to pose an unreasonable risk to the health of workers. When used in the proposed manner, the notified chemical is not considered to pose an unreasonable risk to public health. Environmental risk assessment On the basis of its low hazard to the environment and assessed use pattern, the notified chemical is not expected to pose an unreasonable risk to the environment. Recommendations Hazard Classification and Labelling The notified chemical should be classified under GHS as follows: Flammable gases (Category 1): H220 - Extremely flammable gas under pressure (Liquefied gas): H280 Contains gas under pressure, may explode if heated – The above should be used for products/mixtures containing the notified chemical, if applicable, based on the concentration of the notified chemical present and the intended use/exposure scenario. The notified chemical should be classified as follows under the ADG Code: Class 2, Division 2.1 (liquefied Gas, flammable, not otherwise specified (n.o.s.)) Refrigeration and air conditioning systems and units containing the notified chemical should be marked and labelled in accordance with The Australian Automotive Code of Practice 2008 for Control of
SUMMARY The following details will be published in the NICNAS Chemical Gazette: ASSESSMENT REFERENCE APPLICANT(S) CHEMICAL OR NAME HAZARDOUS INTRODUCTION VOLUME USE STD/1535 The Chemours Company (Australia) Pty Ltd 1-Propene, Yes ≤ 130 tonnes per annum Refrigerant CONCLUSIONS AND REGULATORY OBLIGATIONS Hazard classification Based on the available information, the notified chemical 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 Flammable gases (Category 1) H220 - Extremely flammable gas Gases under pressure (Liquefied gas) H280 – Contains gas under pressure, may explode if heated Based on the available information, the notified chemical is recommended for hazard classification according to the Approved Criteria for Classifying Hazardous Substances (NOHSC, 2004) with the following risk phrase: R12: Extremely flammable Human health risk assessment Provided that the recommended controls are adhered to, under the conditions of the occupational settings described, the notified chemical is not considered to pose an unreasonable risk to the health of workers. When used in the proposed manner, the notified chemical is not considered to pose an unreasonable risk to public health. Environmental risk assessment On the basis of its low hazard to the environment and assessed use pattern, the notified chemical is not expected to pose an unreasonable risk to the environment. Recommendations Hazard Classification and Labelling The notified chemical should be classified under GHS as follows: Flammable gases (Category 1): H220 - Extremely flammable gas under pressure (Liquefied gas): H280 – Contains gas under pressure, may explode if heated The above should be used for products/mixtures containing the notified chemical, if applicable, based on the concentration of the notified chemical present and the intended use/exposure scenario. The notified chemical should be classified as follows under the ADG Code: Class 2, Division 2.1 (liquefied Gas, flammable, not otherwise specified (n.o.s.)) Refrigeration and air conditioning systems and units containing the notified chemical should be marked and labelled in accordance with The Australian Automotive Code of Practice 2008 for Control of