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/1968 Takasago 2-Pentanone, Yes Fragrance ingredient ≤ 1 tonne per International annum (Singapore) Pte Ltd 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 industrial Globally Harmonised System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS), chemicals in Australia. The recommended hazard classification is presented in the following table. Hazard classification Hazard statement Skin sensitisation (Category 1B) H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction – The environmental hazard classification according to the Globally Harmonised System of Classification and (GHS) is presented below. Environmental classification under the GHS is not mandated Labelling of Chemicals in Australia and carries no legal status but is presented for information purposes. Hazard classification Hazard statement Acute (Category 1) H400 Very toxic to aquatic life – H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting – Chronic (Category 1) 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 in the proposed manner, 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 reported use pattern, the notified chemical is not considered to pose an unreasonable risk to the environment. Recommendations Hazard Classification and Labelling The notified chemical should be classified as follows: Skin sensitisation (Category 1B): H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction – The above should be used for products/mixtures containing the notified chemical, if applicable, based on the concentration of the notified chemical present and the intended use/exposure scenario.
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/1968 Takasago International (Singapore) Pte Ltd 2-Pentanone, 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 of 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 1B) H317 – May cause an allergic skin reaction The environmental hazard classification according to the Globally Harmonised System of 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 1) H400 – Very toxic to aquatic life Chronic (Category 1) H410 – Very 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 in the proposed manner, 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 reported use pattern, the notified chemical is not considered to pose an unreasonable risk to the environment. Recommendations Hazard Classification and Labelling The notified chemical should be classified as follows: Skin sensitisation (Category 1B): H317 – May cause an allergic skin reaction The above should be used for products/mixtures containing the notified chemical, if applicable, based on the concentration of the notified chemical present and the intended use/exposure scenario.