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/1282 Woolworths Ltd Polymer in No Component of paint ≤ 60 tonnes per annum and Based Interior/Exterior Paint Diversified Brands Australia Pty 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 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 In the interest of occupational health and safety, the following precautions should be observed during spray application of paints containing the notified polymer: Use adequate general ventilation Avoid inhalation exposure Use respiratory protection if inhalation exposure may occur. 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, 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.
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/1282 Woolworths Ltd and Diversified Brands Australia Pty Ltd Polymer in Interior/Exterior Paint No ≤ 60 tonnes per annum Component of paint 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 In the interest of occupational health and safety, the following precautions should be observed during spray application of paints containing the notified polymer: Use adequate general ventilation Avoid inhalation exposure Use respiratory protection if inhalation exposure may occur. 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, 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.
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