SUMMARY The following details will be published in the NICNAS Chemical Gazette: ASSESSMENT APPLICANT(S) CHEMICAL OR TRADE HAZARDOUS INTRODUCTION USE REFERENCE NAME VOLUME LTD/1969 Takasago Cyclohexanecarboxylic Yes < 1 tonne per Fragrance ingredient International acid, 2,2,6-trimethyl-, annum (Singapore) Pte 2-propen-1-yl ester, Ltd (1R,6S)- CONCLUSIONS AND REGULATORY OBLIGATIONS Hazard classification Based on the available information, the notified chemical is recommended for hazard classification according to the (GHS; United Nations, 2009), as Globally Harmonised System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals adopted for industrial chemicals in Australia. The recommended hazard classification is presented in the following table. Hazard classification Hazard statement Skin Sensitiser Category 1B H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction – The environmental hazard classification according to the 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) H411 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 Sensitiser (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/1969 Takasago International (Singapore) Pte Ltd Cyclohexanecarboxylic acid, 2,2,6-trimethyl-, 2-propen-1-yl ester, (1R,6S)- 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; United Nations, 2009), as adopted for industrial chemicals in Australia. The recommended hazard classification is presented in the following table. Hazard classification Hazard statement Skin Sensitiser Category 1B H317 – May cause an allergic skin reaction The environmental hazard classification according to the 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) H411 – 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 Sensitiser (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.