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 STD/1406 Marubeni T-1063FM Yes tonnes per Flame retardant in ≤120 Australia Ltd annum polymeric resins CONCLUSIONS AND REGULATORY OBLIGATIONS Hazard classification Based on the available data the notified chemical is classified as hazardous according to the Approved Criteria [NOHSC:1008(2004)]. The classification and labelling details are: for Classifying Hazardous Substances R36 Irritating to eyes and The classification of the notified chemical using the Globally Harmonised System for the Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) (United Nations 2009) is presented below. This system is not mandated in and carries no legal status but is presented for information purposes. Hazard category Hazard statement Eye irritation Category 2A Irritating to eyes Aquatic Environment Acute Category 3 Harmful to aquatic life Chronic Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting Category 3 effects Human health risk assessment Under the conditions of the occupational settings described, the notified chemical is not considered to pose an unreasonable risk to the health of workers. When used in the proposed manner, the notified chemical is not considered to pose an unreasonable risk to public health. Environmental risk assessment On the basis of limited aquatic exposure and the assessed use pattern, the notified chemical is not considered to pose an unreasonable risk to the environment. Recommendations Hazard Classification and Labelling Safe Work Australia, should consider the following health hazard classification for the notified chemical: Xi R36 Irritating to eyes Use the following risk phrases for products/mixtures containing the notified chemical:
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 STD/1406 Marubeni Australia Ltd T-1063FM Yes ≤120 tonnes per annum Flame retardant in polymeric resins CONCLUSIONS AND REGULATORY OBLIGATIONS Hazard classification Based on the available data the notified chemical is classified as hazardous according to the Approved Criteria for Classifying Hazardous Substances [NOHSC:1008(2004)]. The classification and labelling details are: R36 Irritating to eyes and The classification of the notified chemical using the Globally Harmonised System for the Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) (United Nations 2009) is presented below. This system is not mandated in and carries no legal status but is presented for information purposes. Hazard category Hazard statement Eye irritation Category 2A Irritating to eyes Aquatic Environment Acute Category 3 Harmful to aquatic life Chronic Category 3 Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects Human health risk assessment Under the conditions of the occupational settings described, the notified chemical is not considered to pose an unreasonable risk to the health of workers. When used in the proposed manner, the notified chemical is not considered to pose an unreasonable risk to public health. Environmental risk assessment On the basis of limited aquatic exposure and the assessed use pattern, the notified chemical is not considered to pose an unreasonable risk to the environment. Recommendations Hazard Classification and Labelling Safe Work Australia, should consider the following health hazard classification for the notified chemical: Xi R36 Irritating to eyes Use the following risk phrases for products/mixtures containing the notified chemical:
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