SUMMARY The following details will be published in the NICNAS Chemical Gazette: ASSESSMENT APPLICANT(S) CHEMICAL OR HAZARDOUS INTRODUCTION USE REFERENCE NAME VOLUME STD/1520 IMCD Australia EXP1200078 Yes 1,000 tonnes Industrial lubricating ≤ Limited per oils CONCLUSIONS AND REGULATORY OBLIGATIONS Hazard classification 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 R38: Irritating to skin R43: May cause sensitisation by skin contact 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. 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 – Skin Sensitisation (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. Health Surveillance As the notified chemical is a skin sensitiser, employers should carry out health surveillance for any worker who has been identified in the workplace risk assessment as having a significant risk of skin sensitisation.
SUMMARY The following details will be published in the NICNAS Chemical Gazette: ASSESSMENT REFERENCE APPLICANT(S) CHEMICAL OR NAME HAZARDOUS INTRODUCTION VOLUME USE STD/1520 IMCD Australia Limited EXP1200078 Yes ≤ 1,000 tonnes per Industrial lubricating oils CONCLUSIONS AND REGULATORY OBLIGATIONS Hazard classification 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: R38: Irritating to skin R43: May cause sensitisation by skin contact 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. 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 Skin Sensitisation (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. Health Surveillance As the notified chemical is a skin sensitiser, employers should carry out health surveillance for any worker who has been identified in the workplace risk assessment as having a significant risk of skin sensitisation.
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