SUMMARY The following details will be published in the NICNAS Chemical Gazette: ASSESSMENT APPLICANT(S) CHEMICAL OR TRADE NAME HAZARDOUS INTRODUCTION USE REFERENCE VOLUME LTD/1711 Sika Australia Dodecanoic acid, Yes 0.99 tonnes per Component Pty Ltd annum of industrial ester sealants LTD/1712 Sika Australia Dodecanoic acid, Yes 0.99 tonnes per Component Pty Ltd annum of industrial sealants ester CONCLUSIONS AND REGULATORY OBLIGATIONS Hazard classification Based on the available information, the notified chemicals are 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 sensitisation (Category 1) H317 May cause an allergic reaction – Based on the available information, the notified chemicals are recommended for hazard classification according to the (NOHSC, 2004), with the following risk phrases: Approved Criteria for Classifying Hazardous Substances R43 May cause sensitisation by skin contact Human health risk assessment Under the conditions of the occupational settings described, the notified chemicals are not considered to pose an unreasonable risk to the health of workers. When used in the proposed manner, the notified chemicals are not considered to pose an unreasonable risk to public health. Environmental risk assessment On the basis of assessed use pattern, the notified chemicals are not considered to pose an unreasonable risk to the environment. Recommendations Hazard Classification and Labelling The notified chemicals should be classified as follows: H317 May cause an allergic reaction – The following classifications should be considered for use for products/mixtures containing the notified chemicals: H317 Conc. ≥1%: Health Surveillance
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/1711 Sika Australia Pty Ltd Dodecanoic acid, ester Yes 0.99 tonnes per annum Component of industrial sealants LTD/1712 Sika Australia Pty Ltd Dodecanoic acid, ester Yes 0.99 tonnes per annum Component of industrial sealants CONCLUSIONS AND REGULATORY OBLIGATIONS Hazard classification Based on the available information, the notified chemicals are 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 sensitisation (Category 1) H317 – May cause an allergic reaction Based on the available information, the notified chemicals are recommended for hazard classification according to the Approved Criteria for Classifying Hazardous Substances (NOHSC, 2004), with the following risk phrases: R43 May cause sensitisation by skin contact Human health risk assessment Under the conditions of the occupational settings described, the notified chemicals are not considered to pose an unreasonable risk to the health of workers. When used in the proposed manner, the notified chemicals are not considered to pose an unreasonable risk to public health. Environmental risk assessment On the basis of assessed use pattern, the notified chemicals are not considered to pose an unreasonable risk to the environment. Recommendations Hazard Classification and Labelling The notified chemicals should be classified as follows: H317 – May cause an allergic reaction The following classifications should be considered for use for products/mixtures containing the notified chemicals: Conc. ≥1%: H317 Health Surveillance