The following precautions should be taken regarding storage of the notified chemicals: Store in original unopened container under an inert atmosphere. The handling and storage of the notified chemicals should be in accordance with the Safe Work Australia Code of Practice for (SWA, Managing Risks of Hazardous Chemicals in the Workplace 2012b) or relevant State or Territory Code of Practice. Emergency procedures Spills or accidental release of the notified chemicals should be handled by physical containment, collection and subsequent safe disposal. In the of an emergency, unnecessary personnel should be evacuated and all ignition sources removed. Regulatory Obligations Secondary Notification This risk assessment is on the information available at the time of notification. The Director may call for the reassessment of the chemicals under secondary notification provisions based on changes in certain circumstances. Under Section 64 of the the Industrial Chemicals (Notification and Assessment) Act (1989) notifier, as well as any other importer or manufacturer of the notified chemicals, have post-assessment regulatory obligations to notify NICNAS when any of these circumstances change. These obligations apply even when the notified chemicals are listed on the Australian Inventory of Chemical Substances (AICS). Therefore, the Director of NICNAS must be notified in writing within 28 days by the notifier, importer or manufacturer: (1) Under Section 64(2) of the Act; if the function or use of the chemicals has changed from catalysts for polyethylene production, or is likely to change significantly; the amount of chemicals being introduced has increased from 10 tonnes per annum, or is likely to increase, significantly; the chemicals have to be manufactured in Australia; additional information has become available to the person as to an adverse effect of the chemicals on occupational health and safety, public health, or the environment. The Director will then decide whether a reassessment (i.e. a secondary notification and assessment) is required. No additional secondary notification conditions are stipulated. (Material) Safety Data Sheet The (M)SDSs of the notified chemicals were provided by the notifier and were reviewed by NICNAS. The accuracy of the information on the (M)SDSs remains the responsibility of the applicant. ASSESSMENT DETAILS APPLICANT AND NOTIFICATION DETAILS Qenos Pty Ltd (ABN: 62 054 195 771) 471-513 Kororoit Creek Road ALTONA VIC 3018 STD/1439: Standard: Chemical other than polymer (more than 1 tonne per year)
The following precautions should be taken regarding storage of the notified chemicals: Store in original unopened container under an inert atmosphere. The handling and storage of the notified chemicals should be in accordance with the Safe Work Australia Code of Practice for Managing Risks of Hazardous Chemicals in the Workplace (SWA, 2012b) or relevant State or Territory Code of Practice. Emergency procedures Spills or accidental release of the notified chemicals should be handled by physical containment, collection and subsequent safe disposal. In the of an emergency, unnecessary personnel should be evacuated and all ignition sources removed. Regulatory Obligations Secondary Notification This risk assessment is on the information available at the time of notification. The Director may call for the reassessment of the chemicals under secondary notification provisions based on changes in certain circumstances. Under Section 64 of the Industrial Chemicals (Notification and Assessment) Act (1989) the notifier, as well as any other importer or manufacturer of the notified chemicals, have post-assessment regulatory obligations to notify NICNAS when any of these circumstances change. These obligations apply even when the notified chemicals are listed on the Australian Inventory of Chemical Substances (AICS). Therefore, the Director of NICNAS must be notified in writing within 28 days by the notifier, importer or manufacturer: (1) Under Section 64(2) of the Act; if the function or use of the chemicals has changed from catalysts for polyethylene production, or is likely to change significantly; the amount of chemicals being introduced has increased from 10 tonnes per annum, or is likely to increase, significantly; the chemicals have to be manufactured in Australia; additional information has become available to the person as to an adverse effect of the chemicals on occupational health and safety, public health, or the environment. The Director will then decide whether a reassessment (i.e. a secondary notification and assessment) is required. No additional secondary notification conditions are stipulated. (Material) Safety Data Sheet The (M)SDSs of the notified chemicals were provided by the notifier and were reviewed by NICNAS. The accuracy of the information on the (M)SDSs remains the responsibility of the applicant. ASSESSMENT DETAILS APPLICANT AND NOTIFICATION DETAILS Qenos Pty Ltd (ABN: 62 054 195 771) 471-513 Kororoit Creek Road ALTONA VIC 3018 STD/1439: Standard: Chemical other than polymer (more than 1 tonne per year)