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/1595 Cintox Australia L-Lysine, ND* < 2 tonnes per Cosmetic Pty Ltd annum ingredient sodium salt (1:?) (INCI name: Sodium dilauramidoglutamide lysine) *ND = not determined CONCLUSIONS AND REGULATORY OBLIGATIONS Hazard classification Based on the available information, the notified chemical is not recommended for classification according to the (GHS), as adopted for industrial Globally Harmonised System of 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 of Classification and (GHS) is presented below. Environmental classification under the GHS is not mandated Labelling of Chemicals in Australia and carries no legal status but is presented for information purposes. Hazard classification Hazard statement Acute Category 2 H401 to aquatic life – Human health risk assessment the conditions of the occupational settings described, the notified chemical is not considered to pose an unreasonable risk to the health of workers. Based on the available information, when used at 1% concentration in cosmetic products, 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 reported use pattern, the notified chemical is not considered to pose an unreasonable risk to the environment. Recommendations Occupational Health and Safety A person conducting a business or undertaking at a workplace should implement the following engineering controls to minimise occupational exposure to the notified chemical during reformulation: Enclosed, automated processes, where possible A person conducting a business or undertaking at a workplace should implement the following safe work practices to minimise occupational exposure during handling of the notified chemical during reformulation: Avoid contact with skin and eyes
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/1595 Cintox Australia Pty Ltd L-Lysine, sodium salt (1:?) (INCI name: Sodium dilauramidoglutamide lysine) ND* < 2 tonnes per annum Cosmetic ingredient *ND = not determined CONCLUSIONS AND REGULATORY OBLIGATIONS Hazard classification Based on the available information, the notified chemical is not recommended for classification according to the Globally Harmonised System of 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 of 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 Acute Category 2 H401 – to aquatic life Human health risk assessment the conditions of the occupational settings described, the notified chemical is not considered to pose an unreasonable risk to the health of workers. Based on the available information, when used at ≤ 1% concentration in cosmetic products, 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 reported use pattern, the notified chemical is not considered to pose an unreasonable risk to the environment. Recommendations Occupational Health and Safety A person conducting a business or undertaking at a workplace should implement the following engineering controls to minimise occupational exposure to the notified chemical during reformulation: Enclosed, automated processes, where possible A person conducting a business or undertaking at a workplace should implement the following safe work practices to minimise occupational exposure during handling of the notified chemical during reformulation: Avoid contact with skin and eyes
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