Therefore, the notified chemical is not considered to pose a risk to the aquatic environment under the proposed use and introduction volume. 8. CONCLUSIONS AND REGULATORY OBLIGATIONS Hazard classification Based on the provided data the notified chemical is classified as hazardous according to the Approved Criteria [NOHSC:1008(2004)]. The following risk phrase applies to the notified for Classifying Hazardous Substances chemical: C: R34 Causes burns and As a comparison only, the classification of the notified chemical using the Globally Harmonised System for the Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) (United Nations 2009) is presented below. This system is not mandated in and carries no legal status but is presented for information purposes. Hazard category Hazard statement Causes severe skin burns and eye Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1 damage Human health risk assessment Under the conditions of the occupational settings described, the notified chemical is not considered to pose an unacceptable risk to the health of workers. When used in the proposed manner, the notified chemical is not considered to pose an unacceptable risk to public health. Environmental risk assessment On the basis of the reported use pattern, the notified chemical is not expected to pose a risk to the environment. Recommendations Hazard Classification and Labelling The Office of the ASCC, Department of Employment and Workplace Relations (DEWR), should consider the following health hazard classification for the notified chemical: C: R34 Causes burns Use the following cut-off concentrations and risk phrases for products/mixtures containing the notified chemical: Conc 10%: R34 ≥ 5% Conc < 10%: R36; R38 ≥ Occupational Health and Safety
Therefore, the notified chemical is not considered to pose a risk to the aquatic environment under the proposed use and introduction volume. 8. CONCLUSIONS AND REGULATORY OBLIGATIONS Hazard classification Based on the provided data the notified chemical is classified as hazardous according to the Approved Criteria for Classifying Hazardous Substances [NOHSC:1008(2004)]. The following risk phrase applies to the notified chemical: C: R34 Causes burns and As a comparison only, the classification of the notified chemical using the Globally Harmonised System for the Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) (United Nations 2009) is presented below. This system is not mandated in and carries no legal status but is presented for information purposes. Hazard category Hazard statement Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage Human health risk assessment Under the conditions of the occupational settings described, the notified chemical is not considered to pose an unacceptable risk to the health of workers. When used in the proposed manner, the notified chemical is not considered to pose an unacceptable risk to public health. Environmental risk assessment On the basis of the reported use pattern, the notified chemical is not expected to pose a risk to the environment. Recommendations Hazard Classification and Labelling The Office of the ASCC, Department of Employment and Workplace Relations (DEWR), should consider the following health hazard classification for the notified chemical: C: R34 Causes burns Use the following cut-off concentrations and risk phrases for products/mixtures containing the notified chemical: Conc ≥ 10%: R34 ≥ 5% Conc < 10%: R36; R38 Occupational Health and Safety