SUMMARY The following details will be published in the NICNAS Chemical Gazette: ASSESSMENT APPLICANT(S) CHEMICAL OR HAZARDOUS INTRODUCTION USE REFERENCE TRADE NAME SUBSTANCE VOLUME LTD/1558 PPG Industries Polymer B in ND* 3 tonnes per Component of sealants ≤ Australia Pty Ltd CA1000 annum *ND = not determined CONCLUSIONS AND REGULATORY OBLIGATIONS Hazard classification As no toxicity data were provided, the notified polymer cannot be classified according to the Approved Criteria (NOHSC, 2004). for Classifying Hazardous Substances Human health risk assessment Under the conditions of 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 assessed use pattern, the notified polymer is not considered to pose an unreasonable risk to the environment. Recommendations Occupational Health and Safety Employers should implement the following safe work practices to minimise occupational exposure during handling of the notified polymer: Avoid contact with skin Employers should ensure that the following personal protective equipment is used by workers to minimise occupational exposure to the notified polymer: Coveralls Gloves Guidance in selection of personal protective equipment can be obtained from Australian, Australian/New Zealand or other approved standards. A copy of the MSDS should be easily accessible to employees. If products and mixtures containing the notified polymer are classified as hazardous to health in accordance with the [NOHSC:1008(2004)] Approved Criteria for Classifying Hazardous Substances workplace practices and control procedures consistent with provisions of State and Territory hazardous substances legislation must be in operation. Surveillance
SUMMARY The following details will be published in the NICNAS Chemical Gazette: ASSESSMENT REFERENCE APPLICANT(S) CHEMICAL OR TRADE NAME HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE INTRODUCTION VOLUME USE LTD/1558 PPG Industries Australia Pty Ltd Polymer B in CA1000 ND* ≤ 3 tonnes per annum Component of sealants *ND = not determined CONCLUSIONS AND REGULATORY OBLIGATIONS Hazard classification As no toxicity data were provided, the notified polymer cannot be classified according to the Approved Criteria for Classifying Hazardous Substances (NOHSC, 2004). Human health risk assessment Under the conditions of 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 assessed use pattern, the notified polymer is not considered to pose an unreasonable risk to the environment. Recommendations Occupational Health and Safety Employers should implement the following safe work practices to minimise occupational exposure during handling of the notified polymer: Avoid contact with skin Employers should ensure that the following personal protective equipment is used by workers to minimise occupational exposure to the notified polymer: Coveralls Gloves Guidance in selection of personal protective equipment can be obtained from Australian, Australian/New Zealand or other approved standards. A copy of the MSDS should be easily accessible to employees. If products and mixtures containing the notified polymer are classified as hazardous to health in accordance with the Approved Criteria for Classifying Hazardous Substances [NOHSC:1008(2004)] workplace practices and control procedures consistent with provisions of State and Territory hazardous substances legislation must be in operation. Surveillance