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/1616 BASF Australia Glycols, 1,2-, Yes Component of cosmetic ≤ 1 tonne per Ltd ethoxylated annum products propoxylated (INCI name: PPG-1-PEG-9 Lauryl Glycol Ether) CONCLUSIONS AND REGULATORY OBLIGATIONS Hazard classification Based on the available information, the notified polymer is recommended for hazard classification according to the as adopted for Globally Harmonised System for the Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS), industrial chemicals in Australia. The recommended hazard classification is presented in the following table. Hazard classification Hazard statement Skin Irritation (Category 2) H315 Causes skin irritation – Eye Irritation (Category 2A) H319 Causes serious eye irritation – Based on the available information, the notified polymer is recommended for hazard classification according to the (NOHSC, 2004), with the following risk phrase(s): Approved Criteria for Classifying Hazardous Substances R36: Irritating to eyes R38: Irritating to skin The environmental hazard classification according to the Globally Harmonised System for the Classification is presented below. Environmental classification under the GHS is not and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) mandated in Australia and carries no legal status but is presented for information purposes. Hazard classification Hazard statement Acute Toxicity (Category 2) H401 - Toxic to aquatic life H412 - Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting Chronic Toxicity (Category 3) effects 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 at 2% in leave-on cosmetic products and 3% in rinse-off cosmetic products, the notified ≤ ≤ polymer is not considered to pose an unreasonable risk to public health. Environmental risk assessment On the basis of the PEC/PNEC ratio and the assessed use pattern, the notified polymer is not considered to pose an unreasonable risk to the environment. Recommendations Hazard Classification and Labelling The notified polymer should be classified as follows: Skin Irritation (Category 2): H315 Causes skin irritation –
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/1616 BASF Australia Ltd Glycols, 1,2-, ethoxylated propoxylated (INCI name: PPG-1-PEG-9 Lauryl Glycol Ether) Yes ≤ 1 tonne per annum Component of cosmetic products CONCLUSIONS AND REGULATORY OBLIGATIONS Hazard classification Based on the available information, the notified polymer is recommended for hazard classification according to the Globally Harmonised System for the 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 Irritation (Category 2) H315 – Causes skin irritation Eye Irritation (Category 2A) H319 – Causes serious eye irritation Based on the available information, the notified polymer is recommended for hazard classification according to the Approved Criteria for Classifying Hazardous Substances (NOHSC, 2004), with the following risk phrase(s): R36: Irritating to eyes R38: Irritating to skin The environmental hazard classification according to the Globally Harmonised System for the Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) is presented below. Environmental classification under the GHS is not mandated in Australia and carries no legal status but is presented for information purposes. Hazard classification Hazard statement Acute Toxicity (Category 2) H401 - Toxic to aquatic life Chronic Toxicity (Category 3) H412 - Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects 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 at ≤ 2% in leave-on cosmetic products and ≤ 3% in rinse-off cosmetic products, the notified polymer is not considered to pose an unreasonable risk to public health. Environmental risk assessment On the basis of the PEC/PNEC ratio and the assessed use pattern, the notified polymer is not considered to pose an unreasonable risk to the environment. Recommendations Hazard Classification and Labelling The notified polymer should be classified as follows: Skin Irritation (Category 2): H315 – Causes skin irritation