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/1772 Firmenich Ltd Pamplewood Yes Cosmetic ingredient ≤ 1 tonne per annum CONCLUSIONS AND REGULATORY OBLIGATIONS Hazard classification Based on the available information, the notified chemical is not recommended for classification according to the (GHS), as adopted for industrial Globally Harmonised System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals chemicals in Australia, or the (NOHSC, 2004). Approved Criteria for Classifying Hazardous Substances 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 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, maximum annual importation volume and assessed use pattern the notified chemical is not considered to pose an unreasonable risk to the environment. Recommendations Occupational Health and Safety A person conducting a business or undertaking at a workplace should implement the following safe work practices to minimise occupational exposure during handling of the notified chemical during reformulation processes: Avoid contact with skin and eyes A person conducting a business or undertaking at a workplace should ensure that the following personal protective equipment is used by workers to minimise occupational exposure to the notified chemical during reformulation processes: Coveralls Impervious gloves Eye protection
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/1772 Firmenich Ltd Pamplewood Yes ≤ 1 tonne per annum Cosmetic ingredient CONCLUSIONS AND REGULATORY OBLIGATIONS Hazard classification Based on the available information, the notified chemical is not recommended for classification according to the Globally Harmonised System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS), as adopted for industrial chemicals in Australia, or the Approved Criteria for Classifying Hazardous Substances (NOHSC, 2004). 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 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, maximum annual importation volume and assessed use pattern the notified chemical is not considered to pose an unreasonable risk to the environment. Recommendations Occupational Health and Safety A person conducting a business or undertaking at a workplace should implement the following safe work practices to minimise occupational exposure during handling of the notified chemical during reformulation processes: Avoid contact with skin and eyes A person conducting a business or undertaking at a workplace should ensure that the following personal protective equipment is used by workers to minimise occupational exposure to the notified chemical during reformulation processes: Coveralls Impervious gloves Eye protection