normally consist of stabilized emulsions of polyvinyl alcohol (PVOH) in water, the polymer being derived from polyvinyl acetate. Substances or wastes which, if they are H11: Toxic (delayed inhaled or ingested or if they penetrate the Primary hazard or chronic) skin, may involve delayed or chronic effects, including carcinogenicity. Substances or wastes which if released present or may present immediate or Secondary H12: Ecotoxic delayed adverse impacts to the environment hazard by means of bioaccumulation and/or toxic Why is it effects upon biotic systems. hazardous? Other hazard(s) N/A N/A The polymers are the main components of waste derived from manufacture and use of these products and they are non-hazardous. Main likely chemical contaminants In some cases chemical additives may be present, such as flame retardants (PBDEs) or plasticizers (e.g. phthalate esters). Some waste is generated at the site of production but since this is an economic loss the quantity is minimized by the normal industrial practices of Quality Control. Where does it Manufacturers of resins, latex, plasticizers, glues and adhesives are Main sources come from? the main producers of this waste, along with major users of these products such as plastic product manufacturers, motor vehicle, boat and caravan manufacturers, other fibreglass product manufacturers and the construction industry to a small extent. Chemical/ physical treatment to immobilise the hazard (if required), How is it then the stabilised material is usually disposed of in hazardous Main fates managed? waste landfill. Some waste may undergo energy recovery through blending into waste-derived fuels. Volume score <1% 1 5% 5 10% 10 20% 20% – – – ≥ (% of national tonnes in 2013) 0.07% How much is generated in TOTAL: 4,792 ACT: 7 NSW: 2,170 Australia? Waste arising in NT: 2 Qld: 881 SA: 442 2013 (tonnes) Tas: 0 Vic: 447 WA: 843 The polymeric materials have very low toxicity mainly on account of Potential health Overview their low solubility. Some monomers pose workplace hazards – impacts methyl methacrylates, various isocyanates (components of
normally consist of stabilized emulsions of polyvinyl alcohol (PVOH) in water, the polymer being derived from polyvinyl acetate. Why is it hazardous? Primary hazard H11: Toxic (delayed or chronic) Substances or wastes which, if they are inhaled or ingested or if they penetrate the skin, may involve delayed or chronic effects, including carcinogenicity. Secondary hazard H12: Ecotoxic Substances or wastes which if released present or may present immediate or delayed adverse impacts to the environment by means of bioaccumulation and/or toxic effects upon biotic systems. Other hazard(s) N/A N/A Main likely chemical contaminants The polymers are the main components of waste derived from manufacture and use of these products and they are non-hazardous. In some cases chemical additives may be present, such as flame retardants (PBDEs) or plasticizers (e.g. phthalate esters). Where does it come from? Main sources Some waste is generated at the site of production but since this is an economic loss the quantity is minimized by the normal industrial practices of Quality Control. Manufacturers of resins, latex, plasticizers, glues and adhesives are the main producers of this waste, along with major users of these products such as plastic product manufacturers, motor vehicle, boat and caravan manufacturers, other fibreglass product manufacturers and the construction industry to a small extent. How is it managed? Main fates Chemical/ physical treatment to immobilise the hazard (if required), then the stabilised material is usually disposed of in hazardous waste landfill. Some waste may undergo energy recovery through blending into waste-derived fuels. How much is generated in Australia? Volume score (% of national tonnes in 2013) <1% 1 – 5% 5 – 10% 10 – 20% ≥ 20% 0.07% Waste arising in 2013 (tonnes) TOTAL: 4,792 ACT: 7 NSW: 2,170 NT: 2 Qld: 881 SA: 442 Tas: 0 Vic: 447 WA: 843 Potential health impacts Overview The polymeric materials have very low toxicity mainly on account of their low solubility. Some monomers pose workplace hazards – methyl methacrylates, various isocyanates (components of
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