SUMMARY The following details will be published in the NICNAS Chemical Gazette: ASSESSMENT APPLICANT(S) CHEMICAL OR HAZARDOUS INTRODUCTION USE REFERENCE TRADE NAME VOLUME LTD/1723 & HP Australia Pty Polymer 1 in PSS ND* 10 tonne/s per Pigment for inks and ≤ LTD/1724 & Ltd & DIC Additive & Polymer 2 annum paints LTD/1725 Australia in PSS Additive & Polymer 3 in PSS Additive *ND = not determined CONCLUSIONS AND REGULATORY OBLIGATIONS Hazard classification As no toxicity data were provided, the notified polymers cannot be classified according to the Globally (GHS), as adopted for industrial Harmonised System for the Classification and Labelling of Chemicals chemicals in Australia, or the (NOHSC, 2004). Approved Criteria for Classifying Hazardous Substances Human health risk assessment Under the conditions of the occupational settings described, the notified polymers are not considered to pose an unreasonable risk to the health of workers. When used in the proposed manner, the notified polymers are not considered to pose an unreasonable risk to public health. Environmental risk assessment On the basis of the PEC/PNEC ratio and the reported use pattern, the notified polymers are not considered to pose an unreasonable risk to the environment. Recommendations 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 polymers in finished products: Enclosed, automated processes during reformulation, where possible. Adequate ventilation during reformulation processes and spray applications of products containing the notified polymer. A person conducting a business or undertaking at a workplace should implement the following safe work practices to minimise occupational exposure during handling of the notified polymers in final products: Avoid inhalation of aerosols A person conducting a business or undertaking at a workplace should ensure that the following personal protective equipment is used by workers to minimise occupational exposure to the notified polymers as introduced and in final products: Respiratory protection, if ventilation is inadequate Gloves Goggles
SUMMARY The following details will be published in the NICNAS Chemical Gazette: ASSESSMENT REFERENCE APPLICANT(S) CHEMICAL OR TRADE NAME HAZARDOUS INTRODUCTION VOLUME USE LTD/1723 & LTD/1724 & LTD/1725 HP Australia Pty Ltd & DIC Australia Polymer 1 in PSS Additive & Polymer 2 in PSS Additive & Polymer 3 in PSS Additive ND* ≤ 10 tonne/s per annum Pigment for inks and paints *ND = not determined CONCLUSIONS AND REGULATORY OBLIGATIONS Hazard classification As no toxicity data were provided, the notified polymers cannot be classified according to the Globally Harmonised System for the Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS), as adopted for industrial chemicals in Australia, or the Approved Criteria for Classifying Hazardous Substances (NOHSC, 2004). Human health risk assessment Under the conditions of the occupational settings described, the notified polymers are not considered to pose an unreasonable risk to the health of workers. When used in the proposed manner, the notified polymers are not considered to pose an unreasonable risk to public health. Environmental risk assessment On the basis of the PEC/PNEC ratio and the reported use pattern, the notified polymers are not considered to pose an unreasonable risk to the environment. Recommendations 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 polymers in finished products: Enclosed, automated processes during reformulation, where possible. Adequate ventilation during reformulation processes and spray applications of products containing the notified polymer. A person conducting a business or undertaking at a workplace should implement the following safe work practices to minimise occupational exposure during handling of the notified polymers in final products: Avoid inhalation of aerosols A person conducting a business or undertaking at a workplace should ensure that the following personal protective equipment is used by workers to minimise occupational exposure to the notified polymers as introduced and in final products: Respiratory protection, if ventilation is inadequate Gloves Goggles