This assessment report is for an extension of original assessment certificate for Z-149. Based on the submission of new information by the extension notifier, some sections of the original assessment report have been modified. These modifications have been made under the heading in the respective Application’ ‘Extension sections. SUMMARY The following details will be published in the NICNAS Chemical Gazette: ASSESSMENT APPLICANT(S) CHEMICAL OR HAZARDOUS INTRODUCTION USE REFERENCE TRADE NAME VOLUME EX/210 BP Australia Pty Z-149 Yes Additive in engine oil ≤ 46 tonnes per (STD/1555) Ltd annum CONCLUSIONS AND REGULATORY OBLIGATIONS Hazard classification Based on the available information, the notified chemical is recommended for hazard classification according to the as adopted for industrial Globally Harmonised System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS), chemicals in Australia. The recommended hazard classification is presented in the table below. Hazard classification Hazard statement Skin sensitisation (Category 1) H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction – Based on the available information, the notified chemical is recommended for hazard classification according to the (NOHSC, 2004) with the following risk phrase: Approved Criteria for Classifying Hazardous Substances R38: Irritating to skin R43: May cause sensitisation by skin contact The environmental hazard classification according to the Globally Harmonised System of Classification and (GHS) is presented below. Environmental classification under the GHS is not mandated Labelling of Chemicals 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 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:
This assessment report is for an extension of original assessment certificate for Z-149. Based on the submission of new information by the extension notifier, some sections of the original assessment report have been modified. These modifications have been made under the heading ‘Extension Application’ in the respective sections. SUMMARY The following details will be published in the NICNAS Chemical Gazette: ASSESSMENT REFERENCE APPLICANT(S) CHEMICAL OR TRADE NAME HAZARDOUS INTRODUCTION VOLUME USE EX/210 (STD/1555) BP Australia Pty Ltd Z-149 Yes ≤ 46 tonnes per annum Additive in engine oil 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), as adopted for industrial chemicals in Australia. The recommended hazard classification is presented in the table below. Hazard classification Hazard statement Skin sensitisation (Category 1) H317 – May cause an allergic skin reaction Based on the available information, the notified chemical is recommended for hazard classification according to the Approved Criteria for Classifying Hazardous Substances (NOHSC, 2004) with the following risk phrase: R38: Irritating to skin R43: May cause sensitisation by skin contact The environmental hazard classification according to the Globally Harmonised System of 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 2) H401 - Toxic to aquatic life 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:
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