SUMMARY The following details will be published in the NICNAS Chemical Gazette: ASSESSMENT APPLICANT(S) CHEMICAL OR HAZARDOUS INTRODUCTION USE REFERENCE NAME VOLUME STD/1473 Ecolab Pty Ltd Component 1 in No STD/1473: Component of a scale ≤125 and O3270 tonnes per inhibitor STD/1474 and annum Component 2 in STD/1474: ≤125 tonnes per annum CONCLUSIONS AND REGULATORY OBLIGATIONS Hazard classification on the available information, the notified chemicals are not recommended for classification according to the (GHS), as adopted for industrial Globally Harmonised System for the Classification and Labelling of Chemicals chemicals in Australia, or the (NOHSC, 2004). Approved Criteria for Classifying Hazardous Substances The environmental hazard classification according to the Globally Harmonised System for the Classification (GHS) is presented below. Environmental classification under the GHS is not and Labelling of Chemicals mandated in Australia and carries no legal status but is presented for information purposes. Hazard classification Hazard statement Category 3 H402 - Harmful to aquatic life H411 - Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting Chronic Category 3 effects Human health risk assessment Under the conditions of the occupational settings described, the notified chemicals are not considered to pose an unreasonable risk to the health of workers. When used in the proposed manner, the notified chemicals are not considered to pose an unreasonable risk to public health. Environmental risk assessment On the basis of the marine PEC/PNEC ratio and the assessed use pattern, the notified chemicals are not considered to pose an unreasonable risk to the environment. Recommendations Occupational Health and Safety If products and mixtures containing the notified chemicals are classified as hazardous to health in accordance with the Globally Harmonised System for the Classification and Labelling of Chemicals as adopted for industrial chemicals in Australia, workplace practices and control procedures (GHS) consistent with provisions of State and Territory hazardous substances legislation should be in operation. Environment Disposal
SUMMARY The following details will be published in the NICNAS Chemical Gazette: ASSESSMENT REFERENCE APPLICANT(S) CHEMICAL OR NAME HAZARDOUS INTRODUCTION VOLUME USE STD/1473 and STD/1474 Ecolab Pty Ltd Component 1 in O3270 and Component 2 in No STD/1473: ≤125 tonnes per annum STD/1474: ≤125 tonnes per annum Component of a scale inhibitor CONCLUSIONS AND REGULATORY OBLIGATIONS Hazard classification on the available information, the notified chemicals are not recommended for classification according to the Globally Harmonised System for the Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS), as adopted for industrial chemicals in Australia, or the Approved Criteria for Classifying Hazardous Substances (NOHSC, 2004). The environmental hazard classification according to the Globally Harmonised System for the Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) is presented below. Environmental classification under the GHS is not mandated in Australia and carries no legal status but is presented for information purposes. Hazard classification Hazard statement Category 3 H402 - Harmful to aquatic life Chronic Category 3 H411 - Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects Human health risk assessment Under the conditions of the occupational settings described, the notified chemicals are not considered to pose an unreasonable risk to the health of workers. When used in the proposed manner, the notified chemicals are not considered to pose an unreasonable risk to public health. Environmental risk assessment On the basis of the marine PEC/PNEC ratio and the assessed use pattern, the notified chemicals are not considered to pose an unreasonable risk to the environment. Recommendations Occupational Health and Safety If products and mixtures containing the notified chemicals 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. Environment Disposal
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