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/1820 Allnex Australia Polymer in ND* Component of UV ≤15 tonne/s per Pty Ltd & Ebecryl 80 annum cured ink Fujifilm Australia Pty Ltd *=Not Determined CONCLUSIONS AND REGULATORY OBLIGATIONS Hazard classification Based on the available information, the notified polymer is not recommended for hazard classification according to the as adopted for Globally Harmonised System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS), industrial chemicals in Australia. Human health risk assessment Provided that the recommended controls are in place to limit exposure, 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 reported use pattern, the notified polymer 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 isolation and engineering controls where possible to minimise occupational exposure to the notified polymer; Enclosed, automated processes Local exhaust ventilation A person conducting a business or undertaking at a workplace should implement the following safe work practices to minimise occupational exposure to the notified polymer; Avoid contact with skin and eyes Avoid inhalation Clean up any spills or soiled personal protective equipment promptly 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 polymer; Coveralls Impervious gloves Goggles Respiratory protection if inhalation exposure may occur Guidance in selection of personal protective equipment can be obtained from Australian, Australian/New Zealand or other approved standards.
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/1820 Allnex Australia Pty Ltd & Fujifilm Australia Pty Ltd Polymer in Ebecryl 80 ND* ≤15 tonne/s per annum Component of UV cured ink *=Not Determined CONCLUSIONS AND REGULATORY OBLIGATIONS Hazard classification Based on the available information, the notified polymer is not recommended for hazard classification according to the Globally Harmonised System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS), as adopted for industrial chemicals in Australia. Human health risk assessment Provided that the recommended controls are in place to limit exposure, 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 reported use pattern, the notified polymer 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 isolation and engineering controls where possible to minimise occupational exposure to the notified polymer; Enclosed, automated processes Local exhaust ventilation A person conducting a business or undertaking at a workplace should implement the following safe work practices to minimise occupational exposure to the notified polymer; Avoid contact with skin and eyes Avoid inhalation Clean up any spills or soiled personal protective equipment promptly 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 polymer; Coveralls Impervious gloves Goggles Respiratory protection if inhalation exposure may occur Guidance in selection of personal protective equipment can be obtained from Australian, Australian/New Zealand or other approved standards.