Hazard category Hazard statement Skin irritant 2 Causes skin irritation Eye irritant 1 Causes serious eye damage Human health risk assessment Under the conditions of the occupational settings described, the notified polymer is not considered to pose an unacceptable risk to the health of workers. When used in the proposed manner, the notified polymer is not considered to pose an unacceptable risk to public health. Environmental risk assessment On the basis of the reported use pattern, the notified polymer is not expected to pose a risk to the environment. Recommendations Hazard Classification and Labelling Safe Work Australia, should consider the following health hazard classification for the notified polymer: R38 Irritating to skin R41 Risk of serious damage to eyes Use the following risk phrases for products/mixtures containing the notified polymer: R41 Risk of serious damage to eyes; R38 Irritating to skin conc. ≥ 20%: 10% conc. < 20%: R41 Risk of serious damage to eyes ≥ 5% conc. < 10%: R36 Irritating to eyes ≥ Occupational Health and Safety Employers should implement the following safe work practices to minimise occupational exposure during handling of the notified polymer as introduced in the HP Scitex Printer Ink Series products: Avoid contact with skin and eyes A copy of the MSDS should be easily accessible to employees. If products and mixtures containing the notified polymer are classified as hazardous to health in accordance with the [NOHSC:1008(2004)] Approved Criteria for Classifying Hazardous Substances workplace practices and control procedures consistent with provisions of State and Territory hazardous substances legislation must be in operation. Guidance in selection of personal protective equipment can be obtained from Australian, Australian/New Zealand or other approved standards. Disposal The notified polymer should be disposed of to landfill. Emergency procedures Spills or accidental release of the notified polymer should be handled by physical containment, collection and subsequent safe disposal. Regulatory Obligations Secondary Notification
Hazard category Hazard statement Skin irritant 2 Causes skin irritation Eye irritant 1 Causes serious eye damage Human health risk assessment Under the conditions of the occupational settings described, the notified polymer is not considered to pose an unacceptable risk to the health of workers. When used in the proposed manner, the notified polymer is not considered to pose an unacceptable risk to public health. Environmental risk assessment On the basis of the reported use pattern, the notified polymer is not expected to pose a risk to the environment. Recommendations Hazard Classification and Labelling Safe Work Australia, should consider the following health hazard classification for the notified polymer: R38 Irritating to skin R41 Risk of serious damage to eyes Use the following risk phrases for products/mixtures containing the notified polymer: conc. ≥ 20%: R41 Risk of serious damage to eyes; R38 Irritating to skin ≥ 10% conc. < 20%: R41 Risk of serious damage to eyes ≥ 5% conc. < 10%: R36 Irritating to eyes Occupational Health and Safety Employers should implement the following safe work practices to minimise occupational exposure during handling of the notified polymer as introduced in the HP Scitex Printer Ink Series products: Avoid contact with skin and eyes A copy of the MSDS should be easily accessible to employees. If products and mixtures containing the notified polymer are classified as hazardous to health in accordance with the Approved Criteria for Classifying Hazardous Substances [NOHSC:1008(2004)] workplace practices and control procedures consistent with provisions of State and Territory hazardous substances legislation must be in operation. Guidance in selection of personal protective equipment can be obtained from Australian, Australian/New Zealand or other approved standards. Disposal The notified polymer should be disposed of to landfill. Emergency procedures Spills or accidental release of the notified polymer should be handled by physical containment, collection and subsequent safe disposal. Regulatory Obligations Secondary Notification