SUMMARY The following details will be published in the NICNAS Chemical Gazette: ASSESSMENT APPLICANT(S) CHEMICAL OR HAZARDOUS INTRODUCTION USE REFERENCE TRADE NAME SUBSTANCE VOLUME Rohm & Haas Polymer in Acusol LTD/1587 ND Component of ≤ 100 tonnes per annum dishwashing and laundry Australia Pty 420N products Ltd and Dow Chemical () Ltd *ND = not determined CONCLUSIONS AND REGULATORY OBLIGATIONS Hazard classification Based on the available data the notified polymer is not classified as hazardous according to the Approved [NOHSC:1008(2004)]. Human health risk assessment Criteria for Classifying Hazardous Substances Under the conditions of the occupational settings described, the notified polymer is not considered to pose an unreasonable risk to the health of workers. When used in the proposed manner, the notified polymer 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 polymer is not considered to pose an unreasonable risk to the environment. Recommendations Occupational Health and Safety No specific engineering controls, work practices or personal protective equipment are required for the safe use of the notified polymer itself. However, these should be selected on the basis of all ingredients in the formulation. Guidance in selection of personal protective equipment can be obtained from Australian, Australian/New Zealand or other approved standards. 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. 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
SUMMARY The following details will be published in the NICNAS Chemical Gazette: ASSESSMENT REFERENCE APPLICANT(S) CHEMICAL OR TRADE NAME HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE INTRODUCTION VOLUME USE LTD/1587 Rohm & Haas Australia Pty Ltd and Dow Chemical () Ltd Polymer in Acusol 420N ND ≤ 100 tonnes per annum Component of dishwashing and laundry products *ND = not determined CONCLUSIONS AND REGULATORY OBLIGATIONS Hazard classification Based on the available data the notified polymer is not classified as hazardous according to the Approved Criteria for Classifying Hazardous Substances [NOHSC:1008(2004)]. Human health risk assessment Under the conditions of the occupational settings described, the notified polymer is not considered to pose an unreasonable risk to the health of workers. When used in the proposed manner, the notified polymer 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 polymer is not considered to pose an unreasonable risk to the environment. Recommendations Occupational Health and Safety No specific engineering controls, work practices or personal protective equipment are required for the safe use of the notified polymer itself. However, these should be selected on the basis of all ingredients in the formulation. Guidance in selection of personal protective equipment can be obtained from Australian, Australian/New Zealand or other approved standards. 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. 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