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 PLC/1257 SABIC Polymer with Ultem No Component of plastics ≤ 20 tonnes per Innovative Resin Series 1000, annum – Plastics Australia 1000FC, 2300, Pty Ltd PW1000, 1010FC, 1010R 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 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 (M)SDS should be easily accessible to employees. If products and mixtures containing the notified polymer are classified as hazardous to health in accordance with the Globally Harmonised System for the 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. Storage Store in a segregated and approved area. Emergency Procedures Prevent from entering into soil, ditches, sewers, waterways and/or groundwater. Secondary Notification
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 PLC/1257 SABIC Innovative Plastics Australia Pty Ltd Polymer with Ultem Resin Series – 1000, 1000FC, 2300, PW1000, 1010FC, 1010R No ≤ 20 tonnes per annum Component of plastics 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 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 (M)SDS should be easily accessible to employees. If products and mixtures containing the notified polymer are classified as hazardous to health in accordance with the Globally Harmonised System for the 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. Storage Store in a segregated and approved area. Emergency Procedures Prevent from entering into soil, ditches, sewers, waterways and/or groundwater. Secondary Notification
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