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/1148 Axalta Coating RC-73004A No Component of industrial ≤ 25 tonnes per Systems annum and automotive coatings Australia Pty Ltd PLC/1149 Axalta Coating RC-73004B No Component of industrial ≤ 25 tonnes per Systems annum and automotive coatings Australia Pty Ltd CONCLUSIONS AND REGULATORY OBLIGATIONS Human Health Risk Assessment Based on the assumed low hazard and the assessed use pattern, the notified polymers are 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 polymers are 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 polymers themselves. 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. Spray applications should be carried out in accordance with the Safe Work Australia Code of Practice for (Safe Work Australia, 2012) or relevant State Spray Painting and Powder Coating or Territory Code of Practice. If products and mixtures containing the notified polymers 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 The notified polymers should be disposed to landfill. Emergency Procedures Spills and/or accidental release of the notified polymers should be handled by physical containment, collection and subsequent safe disposal. 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/1148 Axalta Coating Systems Australia Pty Ltd RC-73004A No ≤ 25 tonnes per annum Component of industrial and automotive coatings PLC/1149 Axalta Coating Systems Australia Pty Ltd RC-73004B No ≤ 25 tonnes per annum Component of industrial and automotive coatings CONCLUSIONS AND REGULATORY OBLIGATIONS Human Health Risk Assessment Based on the assumed low hazard and the assessed use pattern, the notified polymers are 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 polymers are 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 polymers themselves. 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. 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, 2012) or relevant State or Territory Code of Practice. If products and mixtures containing the notified polymers 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 The notified polymers should be disposed to landfill. Emergency Procedures Spills and/or accidental release of the notified polymers should be handled by physical containment, collection and subsequent safe disposal. Secondary Notification
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