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/1599 Firmenich 1-Butanone, Yes 10 tonnes per A fragrance ingredient ≤ Limited annum CONCLUSIONS AND REGULATORY OBLIGATIONS Hazard classification on the available information, the notified chemical is recommended for hazard classification according to the as adopted for industrial Globally Harmonised System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS), chemicals in Australia. The recommended hazard classification is presented in the following table. Hazard classification Hazard statement Sensitisation, Skin (Category 1) H317 May an allergic skin reaction – on the available information, the notified chemical is recommended for hazard classification according to the (NOHSC, 2004), with the following risk phrases: Approved Criteria for Classifying Hazardous Substances R43: May cause skin sensitisation by skin contact 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. Based on the available information, when used in the assessed pattern, the notified chemical is not considered to pose an unreasonable risk to public health. Environmental risk assessment On the basis of the reported use pattern and low expected aquatic exposure, 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: Sensitisation, Skin (Category 1): H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction – 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 Delegate (and/or the Advisory Committee on Chemicals Scheduling) should consider the notified chemical for listing on the SUSMP.
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/1599 Firmenich Limited 1-Butanone, Yes ≤ 10 tonnes per annum A fragrance ingredient CONCLUSIONS AND REGULATORY OBLIGATIONS Hazard classification on the available information, the notified chemical is recommended for hazard classification according to the Globally Harmonised System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS), as adopted for industrial chemicals in Australia. The recommended hazard classification is presented in the following table. Hazard classification Hazard statement Sensitisation, Skin (Category 1) H317 – May an allergic skin reaction 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 phrases: R43: May cause skin sensitisation by skin contact 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. Based on the available information, when used in the assessed pattern, the notified chemical is not considered to pose an unreasonable risk to public health. Environmental risk assessment On the basis of the reported use pattern and low expected aquatic exposure, 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: Sensitisation, Skin (Category 1): H317 – May cause an allergic skin reaction 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 Delegate (and/or the Advisory Committee on Chemicals Scheduling) should consider the notified chemical for listing on the SUSMP.
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