ASSESSMENT APPLICANT(S) CHEMICAL OR HAZARDOUS INTRODUCTION USE REFERENCE TRADE NAME SUBSTANCE VOLUME PLC/1432 AHG Coatings NP024 No < 3 tonnes per Component of Pty Ltd annum automotive coatings Nippon Paint (India) Pvt Ltd CONCLUSIONS AND REGULATORY OBLIGATIONS Human Health Risk Assessment Based on the assumed low hazard and the assessed use pattern, the notified polymer is not considered to pose an unreasonable risk to the health of workers and the public. Environmental Risk Assessment Based on the assumed low hazard and the assessed use pattern, the notified polymer is not considered to pose an unreasonable risk to the environment. Health and Safety Recommendations Water insoluble high molecular weight polymers used in the respirable size range (< 10µm) have the potential to cause lung overloading. Respiratory protection and local exhaust ventilation should be used to prevent inhalation exposure. Guidance in selection of personal protective equipment can be obtained from Australian, Australian/New Zealand or other approved standards. A copy of the SDS should be easily accessible to employees. Spray applications should be carried out in accordance with the Safe Work Australia Code of Practice for (Safe Work Australia, 2015) or relevant State Spray Painting and Powder Coating or Territory Code of Practice. If products and mixtures containing the notified polymer are classified as hazardous to health in accordance with the Globally Harmonised System of Classification and Labelling of as adopted for industrial chemicals in Australia, workplace practices and Chemicals (GHS), control procedures consistent with provisions of State and Territory hazardous substances legislation should be in operation. Disposal Where reuse or recycling are not appropriate, dispose of the notified polymer in an environmentally sound manner in accordance with relevant Commonwealth, state, territory and local government legislation. Emergency Procedures Spills and/or accidental release of the notified polymer should be handled by physical containment, collection and subsequent safe disposal. Secondary Notification This risk assessment is based on the information available at the time of notification. The Director may call for the reassessment of the polymer under secondary notification provisions based on changes in certain circumstances. Under Section 64 of the Industrial Chemicals (Notification and
ASSESSMENT REFERENCE APPLICANT(S) CHEMICAL OR TRADE NAME HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE INTRODUCTION VOLUME USE PLC/1432 AHG Coatings Pty Ltd Nippon Paint (India) Pvt Ltd NP024 No < 3 tonnes per annum Component of automotive coatings CONCLUSIONS AND REGULATORY OBLIGATIONS Human Health Risk Assessment Based on the assumed low hazard and the assessed use pattern, the notified polymer is not considered to pose an unreasonable risk to the health of workers and the public. Environmental Risk Assessment Based on the assumed low hazard and the assessed use pattern, the notified polymer is not considered to pose an unreasonable risk to the environment. Health and Safety Recommendations Water insoluble high molecular weight polymers used in the respirable size range (< 10µm) have the potential to cause lung overloading. Respiratory protection and local exhaust ventilation should be used to prevent inhalation exposure. Guidance in selection of personal protective equipment can be obtained from Australian, Australian/New Zealand or other approved standards. A copy of the SDS should be easily accessible to employees. Spray applications should be carried out in accordance with the Safe Work Australia Code of Practice for Spray Painting and Powder Coating (Safe Work Australia, 2015) or relevant State or Territory Code of Practice. If products and mixtures containing the notified polymer are classified as hazardous to health in accordance with the Globally Harmonised System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS), as adopted for industrial chemicals in Australia, workplace practices and control procedures consistent with provisions of State and Territory hazardous substances legislation should be in operation. Disposal Where reuse or recycling are not appropriate, dispose of the notified polymer in an environmentally sound manner in accordance with relevant Commonwealth, state, territory and local government legislation. Emergency Procedures Spills and/or accidental release of the notified polymer should be handled by physical containment, collection and subsequent safe disposal. Secondary Notification This risk assessment is based on the information available at the time of notification. The Director may call for the reassessment of the polymer under secondary notification provisions based on changes in certain circumstances. Under Section 64 of the Industrial Chemicals (Notification and
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