SUMMARY The following details will be published in the NICNAS Chemical Gazette: ASSESSMENT APPLICANT(S) CHEMICAL OR HAZARDOUS INTRODUCTION USE REFERENCE NAME VOLUME STD/1587 BASF Australia Octene, No < 5,000 tonnes A mineral processing Ltd hydroformylation per annum aid in the mining products, industry CONCLUSIONS AND REGULATORY OBLIGATIONS Hazard classification on the available information, the notified chemical is recommended for hazard classification according to the as adopted for industrial Globally Harmonised System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS), chemicals in Australia. The recommended hazard classification is presented in the following table. Hazard classification Hazard statement Skin Sensitisation (Category 1B) H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction – Based on the available information, the notified chemical is recommended for hazard classification according to the (NOHSC, 2004), with the following risk phrase(s): Approved Criteria for Classifying Hazardous Substances R43: May cause sensitisation by skin contact 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 the reported use pattern and low expected aquatic exposure, the notified chemical is not considered to pose an unreasonable risk to the environment. Recommendations Hazard Classification and Labelling The notified chemical should be classified as follows: Skin Sensitisation (Category 1B): H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction – 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. Occupational Health and Safety A person conducting a business or undertaking at a workplace should implement the following engineering controls to minimise occupational exposure to the notified chemical: Automated and enclosed processes, where possible Good ventilation when processing occurs inside buildings
SUMMARY The following details will be published in the NICNAS Chemical Gazette: ASSESSMENT REFERENCE APPLICANT(S) CHEMICAL OR NAME HAZARDOUS INTRODUCTION VOLUME USE STD/1587 BASF Australia Ltd Octene, hydroformylation products, No < 5,000 tonnes per annum A mineral processing aid in the mining industry CONCLUSIONS AND REGULATORY OBLIGATIONS Hazard classification on the available information, the notified chemical is recommended for hazard classification according to the Globally Harmonised System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS), as adopted for industrial chemicals in Australia. The recommended hazard classification is presented in the following table. Hazard classification Hazard statement Skin Sensitisation (Category 1B) H317 – May cause an allergic skin reaction 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(s): R43: May cause sensitisation by skin contact 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 the reported use pattern and low expected aquatic exposure, the notified chemical is not considered to pose an unreasonable risk to the environment. Recommendations Hazard Classification and Labelling The notified chemical should be classified as follows: Skin Sensitisation (Category 1B): H317 – May cause an allergic skin reaction 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. Occupational Health and Safety A person conducting a business or undertaking at a workplace should implement the following engineering controls to minimise occupational exposure to the notified chemical: Automated and enclosed processes, where possible Good ventilation when processing occurs inside buildings