SUMMARY The following details will be published in the NICNAS Chemical Gazette: ASSESSMENT APPLICANT(S) CHEMICAL OR HAZARDOUS INTRODUCTION USE REFERENCE TRADE NAME VOLUME STD/1541 Mimaki Ethane, Yes 30 tonnes per Component of inkjet ≤ Australia Pty Ltd annum printing inks CONCLUSIONS AND REGULATORY OBLIGATIONS Hazard classification Based on the available information, the notified chemical is recommended for hazard classification according to the as adopted for Globally Harmonised System for the Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS), industrial chemicals in Australia. The recommended hazard classification is presented in the table below. Hazard classification Hazard statement Flammable Liquids Category 4 H227 Combustible liquid. – Reproductive Toxicity Category 2 H361 Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child. – Suspected Human Reproductive Toxicant Based on the available information, the notified chemical is recommended for hazard classification according to the (NOHSC, 2004) with the following risk phrase: Approved Criteria for Classifying Hazardous Substances R62/63: Possible risk of impaired fertility/Possible risk of harm to the unborn child Human health risk assessment Provided that the recommended controls are being adhered to, 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 the PEC/PNEC ratio and the assessed use pattern, the notified chemical is not considered to pose an unreasonable risk to the environment. Recommendations Hazard Classification and Labelling The notified chemical should be classified as follows: Flammable Liquids Category 4: H227 Combustible liquid. – Reproductive Toxicity Category 2 Suspected Human Reproductive Toxicant: H361 Suspected of – damaging fertility or the unborn child. The above should be used for products/mixtures containing the notified chemical, if applicable, based on the concentration of the notified chemical present and the intended use/exposure scenario. The notifier should comply with relevant State and Territory OHS labelling requirements. NICNAS will refer the notified chemical to Safe Work Australia, for their consideration.
SUMMARY The following details will be published in the NICNAS Chemical Gazette: ASSESSMENT REFERENCE APPLICANT(S) CHEMICAL OR TRADE NAME HAZARDOUS INTRODUCTION VOLUME USE STD/1541 Mimaki Australia Pty Ltd Ethane, Yes ≤ 30 tonnes per annum Component of inkjet printing inks CONCLUSIONS AND REGULATORY OBLIGATIONS Hazard classification Based on the available information, the notified chemical is recommended for hazard classification according to the Globally Harmonised System for the Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS), as adopted for industrial chemicals in Australia. The recommended hazard classification is presented in the table below. Hazard classification Hazard statement Flammable Liquids Category 4 H227 – Combustible liquid. Reproductive Toxicity Category 2 Suspected Human Reproductive Toxicant H361 – Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child. Based on the available information, the notified chemical is recommended for hazard classification according to the Approved Criteria for Classifying Hazardous Substances (NOHSC, 2004) with the following risk phrase: R62/63: Possible risk of impaired fertility/Possible risk of harm to the unborn child Human health risk assessment Provided that the recommended controls are being adhered to, 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 the PEC/PNEC ratio and the assessed use pattern, the notified chemical is not considered to pose an unreasonable risk to the environment. Recommendations Hazard Classification and Labelling The notified chemical should be classified as follows: Flammable Liquids Category 4: H227 – Combustible liquid. Reproductive Toxicity Category 2 Suspected Human Reproductive Toxicant: H361 – Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child. The above should be used for products/mixtures containing the notified chemical, if applicable, based on the concentration of the notified chemical present and the intended use/exposure scenario. The notifier should comply with relevant State and Territory OHS labelling requirements. NICNAS will refer the notified chemical to Safe Work Australia, for their consideration.
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