Low Charge Density Yes Approved Elements Only Yes Stable Under Conditions of Use Yes Not Water Absorbing Yes Not a Hazard Substance or Dangerous Good Yes The notified polymer meets the PLC criteria. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES Appearance at 20 °C and 101.3 kPa White aqueous dispersion* Not determined Density 900-1,100 kg/m3* Water Solubility Not determined. The notified polymer is expected to be insoluble in water based on its high molecular weight and predominately hydrophobic functionalities. Dissociation Constant Not determined. The notified polymer does not contain dissociable functional groups at significant concentrations. Particle Size 0.55 µm Reactivity Stable under normal environmental conditions Degradation Products None under normal conditions of use *For the product Plextol D 324 INTRODUCTION AND USE INFORMATION Maximum Introduction Volume of Notified Chemical (100%) Over Next 5 Years Year 1 2 3 4 5 Tonnes 150 150 150 150 150 Use The notified polymer will be imported as an aqueous dispersion and used in a 2-component cement at various concentrations. It will not be manufactured or reformulated in Australia. HUMAN HEALTH RISK ASSESSMENT Although not considered in this risk assessment, NICNAS notes that the notified polymer contains residual monomers that are classified as hazardous according to the Globally Harmonised System of as adopted for industrial chemicals in Australia. Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS), ENVIRONMENTAL RISK ASSESSMENT No ecotoxicological data were submitted. Polymers without significant ionic functionality are generally of low concern to the environment. The notified polymer will be imported into Australia for use as a component in cement. No significant release is expected from transportation and the blending process. Any spills during use are expected to be collected for disposal of via a licensed waste collector. Residues in empty imported containers may be either collected from the container reconditioning process for disposal to landfill, or be directly sent to landfill with the containers. The majority of the notified polymer will be bound in the concrete
Low Charge Density Yes Approved Elements Only Yes Stable Under Conditions of Use Yes Not Water Absorbing Yes Not a Hazard Substance or Dangerous Good Yes The notified polymer meets the PLC criteria. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES Appearance at 20 °C and 101.3 kPa White aqueous dispersion* Not determined Density 900-1,100 kg/m3* Water Solubility Not determined. The notified polymer is expected to be insoluble in water based on its high molecular weight and predominately hydrophobic functionalities. Dissociation Constant Not determined. The notified polymer does not contain dissociable functional groups at significant concentrations. Particle Size 0.55 µm Reactivity Stable under normal environmental conditions Degradation Products None under normal conditions of use *For the product Plextol D 324 INTRODUCTION AND USE INFORMATION Maximum Introduction Volume of Notified Chemical (100%) Over Next 5 Years Year 1 2 3 4 5 Tonnes 150 150 150 150 150 Use The notified polymer will be imported as an aqueous dispersion and used in a 2-component cement at various concentrations. It will not be manufactured or reformulated in Australia. HUMAN HEALTH RISK ASSESSMENT Although not considered in this risk assessment, NICNAS notes that the notified polymer contains residual monomers that are classified as hazardous according to the Globally Harmonised System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS), as adopted for industrial chemicals in Australia. ENVIRONMENTAL RISK ASSESSMENT No ecotoxicological data were submitted. Polymers without significant ionic functionality are generally of low concern to the environment. The notified polymer will be imported into Australia for use as a component in cement. No significant release is expected from transportation and the blending process. Any spills during use are expected to be collected for disposal of via a licensed waste collector. Residues in empty imported containers may be either collected from the container reconditioning process for disposal to landfill, or be directly sent to landfill with the containers. The majority of the notified polymer will be bound in the concrete
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