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/1737 Givaudan Quinoline, Yes Fragrance ingredient ≤ 1 tonne per Australia Pty Ltd annum CONCLUSIONS AND REGULATORY OBLIGATIONS Hazard classification Based on the available information, the notified chemical 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 table below. Hazard classification Hazard statement Sensitisation, Skin (Category 1) H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction – Based on the available information, the notified chemical is recommended for hazard classification according to the (NOHSC, 2004), with the following risk phrase(s): Approved Criteria for Classifying Hazardous Substances Xi; R38: Irritating to the skin Xi; R43: May cause sensitisation by skin contact The environmental hazard classification according to the Globally Harmonised System for the Classification (GHS) is presented below. Environmental classification under the GHS is not and Labelling of Chemicals mandated in Australia and carries no legal status but is presented for information purposes. Hazard classification Hazard statement Acute Category 2 H401 - Toxic to aquatic life Chronic Category 2 H 411 - Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects Human health risk assessment Under the conditions of the occupational settings described, the notified chemical is not considered to pose an unreasonable risk to the health of workers. When used at 0.03% in fine fragrances, 0.006% in other cosmetic products and 0.00075% in household ≤ ≤ ≤ products, the notified chemical 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 chemical is not expected to pose an unreasonable risk to the environment. Recommendations Hazard Classification and Labelling The notified chemical should be classified as follows: Sensitisation, Skin (Category 1): H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction –
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/1737 Givaudan Australia Pty Ltd Quinoline, Yes ≤ 1 tonne per annum Fragrance ingredient CONCLUSIONS AND REGULATORY OBLIGATIONS Hazard classification Based on the available information, the notified chemical 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 table below. Hazard classification Hazard statement Sensitisation, Skin (Category 1) H317 – May cause an allergic skin reaction Based on the available information, the notified chemical is recommended for hazard classification according to the Approved Criteria for Classifying Hazardous Substances (NOHSC, 2004), with the following risk phrase(s): Xi; R38: Irritating to the skin Xi; R43: May cause sensitisation by skin contact 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 Category 2 H401 - Toxic to aquatic life Chronic Category 2 H 411 - Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects Human health risk assessment Under the conditions of the occupational settings described, the notified chemical is not considered to pose an unreasonable risk to the health of workers. When used at ≤ 0.03% in fine fragrances, ≤ 0.006% in other cosmetic products and ≤ 0.00075% in household products, the notified chemical 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 chemical is not expected to pose an unreasonable risk to the environment. Recommendations Hazard Classification and Labelling The notified chemical should be classified as follows: Sensitisation, Skin (Category 1): H317 – May cause an allergic skin reaction