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/1423 Prysmian Chemical in Yes 200 tonnes per Coating component for ≤ Telecom Cables Cablelite 9D9-464 annum cables & Systems Australia Pty Ltd The J Vlaeminck Family Trust 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 Skin Irritation (Category 2) H315 Causes skin irritation – Skin Sensitisation (Category 1) H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction – 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 Xi: R43 May cause sensitisation by skin contact Xi: R38 Irritating to skin The environmental hazard classification according to the Globally Harmonised System for the Classification is presented below. Environmental classification under the GHS is not and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) mandated in Australia and carries no legal status but is presented for information purposes. Hazard category Hazard statement Aquatic Acute 3 Harmful to aquatic life Environment Chronic 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 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: Skin Irritation (Category 2): H315 Causes skin irritation –
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/1423 Prysmian Telecom Cables & Systems Australia Pty Ltd The J Vlaeminck Family Trust Chemical in Cablelite 9D9-464 Yes ≤ 200 tonnes per annum Coating component for cables 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 Skin Irritation (Category 2) H315 – Causes skin irritation Skin Sensitisation (Category 1) H317 – May cause an allergic skin reaction 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: Xi: R43 May cause sensitisation by skin contact Xi: R38 Irritating to skin 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 category Hazard statement Aquatic Environment Acute 3 Chronic 3 Harmful to aquatic life 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 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: Skin Irritation (Category 2): H315 – Causes skin irritation
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