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15 PUBLICATION SUMMARY REPORT<br />
Polymer in EFKA-3500<br />
Summary Report<br />
Reference No: PLC/466<br />
Ciba Speciality Chemicals Pty Limited of 235 Settlement Rd Thomastown VIC 3074 and<br />
Multichem Pty Ltd of Suite 6, 400 High Street Kew VIC 3101 have submitted a synthetic<br />
polymer of low concern (PLC) notification statement in support of their application for an<br />
assessment certificate for Polymer in EFKA-3500. The notified polymer is intended to be<br />
used as an additive in paint for automotive parts. Less than 10 tonnes of the notified polymer<br />
will be imported per annum for the first five years.<br />
ASSESSMENT OF PUBLIC, OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY AND<br />
ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS<br />
Hazard Assessment<br />
The notified polymer meets the PLC criteria and can therefore be considered to be of low<br />
hazard.<br />
Occupational Health and Safety<br />
There is Low Concern to occupational health and safety under the conditions of the<br />
occupational settings described.<br />
Public Health<br />
There is Negligible Concern to public health based on its reported use pattern.<br />
Environmental Effects<br />
The polymer is not considered to pose a risk to the environment based on its reported use<br />
pattern.<br />
RECOMMENDATIONS<br />
Control Measures<br />
Occupational Health and Safety<br />
• No specific engineering controls, work practices or personal protective equipment are<br />
required for the safe use of the notified polymer itself, however, these should be<br />
selected on the basis of all ingredients in the formulation.<br />
Guidance in selection of personal protective equipment can be obtained from Australian,<br />
Australian/New Zealand or other approved standards.<br />
• A copy of the MSDS should be easily accessible to employees.<br />
• If products and mixtures containing the notified polymer are classified as hazardous to<br />
health in accordance with the NOHSC Approved Criteria for Classifying Hazardous<br />
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Environment<br />
Disposal<br />
Substances, workplace practices and control procedures consistent with provisions of<br />
State and Territory hazardous substances legislation must be in operation.<br />
• Spills/release of the notified polymer should be contained by soaking up with inert<br />
absorbent material and dispose of as special waste in compliance with local and State<br />
regulations as recommended in the MSDS.<br />
• Use water or suitable solvent in cleaning up.<br />
• Prevent product from entering drains.<br />
• The waste resulting from cleaning the spray equipment (during application) should be<br />
washed with solvent and sent to solvent recycling. The resultant dried solid residues<br />
should be disposed to landfill.<br />
Storage<br />
• Store in cool dry place in tightly closed receptacles.<br />
• Keep ignition sources away.<br />
• Protect against electrostatic charges.<br />
Emergency procedures<br />
• Spills/release of the notified polymer should be contained by soaking up with inert<br />
absorbent material and dispose of as special waste in compliance with local and State<br />
regulations as recommended in the MSDS.<br />
• Use detergent in cleaning up.<br />
• Prevent product from entering drains.<br />
Secondary Notification<br />
The Director of Chemicals Notification and Assessment must be notified in writing within 28<br />
days by the notifier, other importer or manufacturer:<br />
Under subsection 64(1) of the Act; if<br />
− the notified polymer is introduced in a chemical form that does not meet the PLC<br />
criteria.<br />
− the use pattern is different from an additive in paint for automotive parts.<br />
The Director will then decide whether secondary notification is required.<br />
No additional secondary notification conditions are stipulated.<br />
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16 PUBLICATION SUMMARY REPORT<br />
EFKA-3600<br />
Summary Report<br />
Reference No: PLC/467<br />
Ciba Speciality Chemicals Pty Limited of 235 Settlement Rd Thomastown VIC 3074 and<br />
Multichem Pty Ltd of Suite 6, 400 High Street Kew VIC 3101 have submitted a synthetic<br />
polymer of low concern (PLC) notification statement in support of their application for an<br />
assessment certificate for EFKA-3600. The notified polymer is intended to be used as an<br />
additive in coatings for wood boards. Less than 10 tonnes of the notified polymer will be<br />
imported per annum for the first five years.<br />
ASSESSMENT OF PUBLIC, OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY AND<br />
ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS<br />
Hazard Assessment<br />
The notified polymer meets the PLC criteria and can therefore be considered to be of low<br />
hazard.<br />
Occupational Health and Safety<br />
There is Low Concern to occupational health and safety under the conditions of the<br />
occupational settings described.<br />
Public Health<br />
There is Negligible Concern to public health based on the use pattern.<br />
Environmental Effects<br />
The polymer is not considered to pose a risk to the environment based on its reported use<br />
pattern.<br />
RECOMMENDATIONS<br />
Control Measures<br />
Occupational Health and Safety<br />
• No specific engineering controls, work practices or personal protective equipment are<br />
required for the safe use of the notified polymer itself, however, these should be<br />
selected on the basis of all ingredients in the formulation.<br />
Guidance in selection of personal protective equipment can be obtained from Australian,<br />
Australian/New Zealand or other approved standards.<br />
• A copy of the MSDS should be easily accessible to employees.<br />
• If products and mixtures containing the notified polymer are classified as hazardous to<br />
health in accordance with the NOHSC Approved Criteria for Classifying Hazardous<br />
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Environment<br />
Substances, workplace practices and control procedures consistent with provisions of<br />
State and Territory hazardous substances legislation must be in operation<br />
Disposal<br />
• The waste resulting from cleaning the curtain coating equipment (during application)<br />
should be washed with solvent and sent to solvent recycling. The resultant dried solid<br />
residues should be disposed to landfill.<br />
Storage<br />
• Store in cool dry place in tightly closed receptacles.<br />
• Keep ignition sources away<br />
• Protect against electrostatic charges.<br />
Emergency procedures<br />
• Spills/release of the notified polymer should be contained by soaking up with inert<br />
absorbent material and disposed of as special waste in compliance with local and<br />
State regulations as recommended in the MSDS.<br />
• Use detergent in cleaning up.<br />
• Prevent product from entering drains.<br />
Secondary Notification<br />
The Director of Chemicals Notification and Assessment must be notified in writing within 28<br />
days by the notifier, other importer or manufacturer:<br />
Under subsection 64(1) of the Act; if<br />
− the notified polymer is introduced in a chemical form that does not meet the PLC<br />
criteria.<br />
− the use pattern is different from coating onto wood boards by the curtain coating<br />
machine.<br />
The Director will then decide whether secondary notification is required.<br />
No additional secondary notification conditions are stipulated.<br />
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17 ACCESS TO FULL PUBLIC REPORT<br />
<strong>NICNAS</strong> publishes a Full Public Report for each new chemical assessed. These reports are<br />
available for public inspection at the library of the National Occupational Health & Safety<br />
Commission at their Canberra office by appointment only. Please call the library on (02)<br />
6279 1161 or (02) 6279 1163 to arrange to view the Full Public Report.<br />
Reports can also be viewed and downloaded free of charge from our website at<br />
www.nicnas.gov.au. Copies of these reports may also be requested, free of charge, by<br />
contacting the Administration Section of <strong>NICNAS</strong> by phone: (02) 8577 8816 or fax: (02)<br />
8577 8888.<br />
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18 LOW VOLUME CATEGORY PERMITS<br />
The permits listed in Table 2 were issued to import or manufacture the following chemicals<br />
under section 21U of the Industrial Chemicals (Notification and Assessment) Act 1989. Low<br />
Volume Category Permits are approved for 36 months.<br />
PERMIT<br />
NUMBER<br />
COMPANY<br />
NAME<br />
621 Alberto<br />
Culver<br />
(Australia)<br />
Pty Ltd<br />
622 Procter &<br />
Gamble<br />
Australia Pty<br />
Ltd<br />
623 International<br />
Flavours &<br />
Fragrances<br />
Aust Pty Ltd<br />
624 Symrise Pty<br />
Ltd<br />
625 Givaudan<br />
Australia Pty<br />
Ltd<br />
626 PPG<br />
Industries<br />
Australia Pty<br />
Ltd<br />
627 Procter &<br />
Gamble<br />
Australia Pty<br />
Ltd<br />
628 Procter &<br />
Gamble<br />
Australia Pty<br />
Ltd<br />
Table 1<br />
Low Volume Category Permits<br />
COMPANY<br />
POSTCODE<br />
CHEMICAL OR TRADE<br />
NAME<br />
HAZARDOUS<br />
SUBSTANCE<br />
43<br />
USE DATE<br />
2151 SAB-2 No Cosmetics 20.05.04<br />
2116 PEG-20 Glyceryl<br />
triisostearate<br />
ND Cosmetics 21.05.04<br />
3175 TMH Indone No Cosmetics 02.06.04<br />
2099 Cyclohexadecanone ND Cosmetics 01.06.04<br />
2128 Georgywood No Cosmetics 08.06.04<br />
3168 947-98994<br />
AQUAPEL<br />
2116 Hexanoic acid, 2ethyl-,1,2,3propanetriyl<br />
ester<br />
2116 Hexanoic acid, 2ethyl-,<br />
2,2-dimethyl-<br />
1,3-propanediyl ester<br />
Yes Glass<br />
treatment<br />
agent<br />
11.06.04<br />
ND Cosmetics 17.06.04<br />
ND Cosmetics 17.06.04<br />
N.D.: not determined; insufficient data available to effect a health effects classification under<br />
Approved Criteria [NOHSC:1008(1999)]<br />
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19 COMMERCIAL EVALUATION CATEGORY PERMIT<br />
The permits listed in Table 1 were issued to import or manufacture the following chemicals<br />
for commercial evaluation under section 21G of the Industrial Chemicals (Notification and<br />
Assessment) Act 1989.<br />
PERMIT<br />
NUMBER<br />
COMPANY<br />
NAME<br />
587 Petrofin<br />
International<br />
Pty Ltd<br />
588 Rohm & Haas<br />
Australia Pty<br />
Ltd<br />
589 Ashland<br />
Pacific Pty<br />
Ltd<br />
Table 2<br />
Commercial Evaluation Category Permits<br />
COMPANY<br />
POSTCODE<br />
2000<br />
3124<br />
CHEMICAL<br />
OR TRADE<br />
NAME<br />
Chemical in<br />
Spectrace<br />
CTA<br />
2162 Polymer in<br />
Pliogrip<br />
HAZARDOUS<br />
SUBSTANCE<br />
ND<br />
QUANTITY USE PERIOD<br />
40 kg<br />
Petroleum<br />
fuel<br />
additive<br />
Yes 2000 kg Structural<br />
adhesive<br />
44<br />
APPROVED<br />
N.D.: not determined; insufficient data available to effect a health effects classification under<br />
Approved Criteria [NOHSC:1008(1999)]<br />
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1 yr
20 EARLY INTRODUCTION PERMITS FOR NON-HAZARDOUS INDUSTRIAL<br />
CHEMICALS<br />
The permits listed in Table 3 were issued to import or manufacture the following chemicals<br />
prior to the issue of their respective assessment certificates under section 30A of the Act.<br />
PERMIT<br />
NUMBER<br />
COMPANY<br />
NAME<br />
330 DuPont<br />
(Australia)<br />
Pty Ltd<br />
331 Brother<br />
International<br />
332 Procter &<br />
Gamble<br />
Australia Pty<br />
Ltd<br />
Table 3<br />
Early Introduction Permits<br />
CHEMICAL OR<br />
TRADE NAME<br />
DP6001<br />
USE<br />
Component of printing ink<br />
Pitera Cosmetics<br />
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21 NOTICE OF CHEMICALS ELIGIBLE FOR LISTING ON THE AUSTRALIAN<br />
INVENTORY OF CHEMICAL SUBSTANCES FIVE YEARS AFTER ISSUING OF<br />
ASSESSMENT CERTIFICATES<br />
Notice is given in accordance with section 14(1) of the Industrial Chemicals (Notification<br />
and Assessment) Act 1989, that the following chemicals have been added to the Australian<br />
Inventory of Chemical Substances.<br />
Table 4<br />
Chemicals Eligible for Listing on the Australian Inventory of Chemical Substances<br />
CHEMICAL NAME CAS<br />
NUMBER<br />
2-Naphthalenesulfonic acid, 7-[[4-chloro-6-<br />
(dodecylamino)-1,3,5-triazin-2-yl]amino]-4hydroxy-3-[[4-[(4sulfophenyl)azo]phenyl]azo]-,<br />
disodium salt<br />
2-Propenoic acid, 2-methyl-, 2-hydroxyethyl<br />
ester, polymer with butyl 2-propenoate, 1,1dimethylethyl<br />
2-propenoate, 1-ethenyl-1Himidazole,<br />
4-hydroxybutyl 2-propenoate<br />
and methyl 2-methyl-2-propenoate<br />
2-Propenoic acid, 2-methyl-, polymer with 2-<br />
[(1,1-dimethylethyl)amino]ethyl 2-methyl-2propenoate<br />
and 2-methylpropyl 2-methyl-2propenoate<br />
1,6-Hexanediamine, N,N'-bis(2,2,6,6tetramethyl-4-piperidinyl)-,<br />
polymers with<br />
morpholine-2,4,6-trichloro-1,3,5-triazine<br />
reaction products, methylated<br />
2-Propenoic acid, 2-methyl-, butyl ester,<br />
polymer with butyl 2-propenoate,<br />
ethenylbenzene and 1,2-propanediol mono-2propenoate<br />
1,4-Benzenedicarboxylic acid, polymer with<br />
alpha,alpha'-[(1-methylethylidene) di-4,1phenylene]bis[omega-hydroxypoly(oxy-1,2ethanediyl)],<br />
alpha,alpha' .-[(1methylethylidene)di-4,1phenylene]bis[omegahydroxypoly[oxy(methyl-1,2-ethanediyl)]]<br />
and 1,2,3-propanetriol<br />
Benzenesulfonic acid, 5-[[[[4-[[4-chloro-6-<br />
[[4-[[2-<br />
(sulfooxy)ethyl]sulfonyl]phenyl]amino]-<br />
1,3,5-triazin-2yl]amino]phenyl]amino]oxoacetyl]amino]-2-<br />
MOLECULAR<br />
FORMULA<br />
145703-76-0 C37H42ClN9O7S<br />
2.2Na<br />
220417-76-5 (C7H12O3.<br />
C7H12O2.<br />
C7H12O2.<br />
C6H10O3.<br />
C5H8O2.<br />
C5H6N2)x<br />
66028-09-9 (C10H19NO2.C8<br />
H14O2.C4H6O2)x<br />
193098-40-7 Unspecified<br />
104032-39-5 (C8H14O2.C8H8.<br />
C7H12O2.C6H10<br />
O3)x<br />
122970-65-4 (C8H6O4.C3H8O<br />
3.(C3H6O)n(C3H<br />
6O)nC15H16O2.(<br />
C2H4O)n(C2H4O<br />
)nC15H16O2)x<br />
170344-66-8 C27H26ClN7O12<br />
S3.xNa<br />
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ethoxy-, sodium salt<br />
Calcium, carbonate hydroxide<br />
monopolybutenylbenzenesulfonate,<br />
sulfurized branched nonylphenol complexes,<br />
reaction products with salicyclic acid C14-18<br />
alkyl derives.<br />
681241-13-4 Unspecified<br />
Alpha-D-Glucan 9074-78-6 Unspecified<br />
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22 NOTICE OF AMENDMENTS TO THE AUSTRALIAN INVENTORY OF<br />
CHEMICAL SUBSTANCES<br />
Notice is given in accordance with section 20 of the Industrial Chemicals (Notification and<br />
Assessment) Act 1989 (the Act) that the following amendment have been made to the<br />
Australian Inventory of Chemical Substances (AICS).<br />
Table 5 Amendment to AICS<br />
Addition of CAS number, CAS approved chemical name, molecular formula to chemicals<br />
without CAS number.<br />
CHEMICAL NAME CAS NUMBER MOLECULAR<br />
FORMULA<br />
Oxirane, methyl-, polymer<br />
with 5-isocyanato-1-<br />
(isocyanatomethyl)-1,3,3trimethylcyclohexane,<br />
methyloxirane polymer<br />
with oxirane ether with<br />
1,2,3-propanetriol (3:1)<br />
and oxirane<br />
Poly[oxy(methyl-1,2ethanediyl)],.alpha.-(2methyl-1-oxo-2propenyl)-.omega.hydroxy-,<br />
polymer with<br />
1,3diisocyanatomethylbenzen<br />
e and .alpha.-hydro-<br />
.omega.hydroxypoly[oxy(methyl-<br />
1,2-ethanediyl)]<br />
96161-71-6 (C12H18N2O2.<br />
C3H8O3. 3(C3H6O.<br />
C2H4O)x. C3H6O.<br />
C2H4O)x<br />
680599-53-5 C9H6N2O2.<br />
(C3H6O)nC4H6O2.<br />
(C3H6O)nH2O<br />
48<br />
Existing chemical<br />
name/ Associated<br />
name<br />
Reaction product of 5isocyanato-1-<br />
(isocyanato methyl)-<br />
1,3,3<br />
trimethylcyclohexane<br />
methyloxirane polymer<br />
with oxirane ether with<br />
1,2 propanediol(2:1)<br />
and methyloxiane<br />
polymer with oxirane<br />
ether with 1,2,3<br />
propertriol(3:1)<br />
Polymer of benzene,<br />
1,3diisocyanatomethyl-;<br />
poly[oxy(methyl- 1,2ethanediyl)],alphahydro-omega-hydroxy-<br />
; poly[oxy(methyl-1,2-<br />
ethanediyl)], alpha-(2methyl-1-oxo-2propenyl)-omegahydroxy-<br />
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23 LOW VOLUME CHEMICAL PERMITS IN FORCE AS AT 30 JUNE 2004<br />
Section 21ZA(2) of the Act requires the Director to publish at least once a year a list of<br />
current low volume chemical permits in force at the date of publication.<br />
Table 6<br />
Permit No Chemical/Trade Name Company Permit<br />
Issued<br />
388 Kude-3-Y Epson Australia Pty Ltd 13/07/01<br />
389 Kube-3-B-1 Epson Australia Pty Ltd 23/07/01<br />
390 4-Alkyl (C9 branched)<br />
phenol ethoxylate<br />
propoxylate ethyl acetate<br />
Dow Chemical (Australia) Ltd & Reckitt<br />
Benckiser (Australia) Ltd<br />
20/07/01<br />
391 Walnut Ester Firmenich Limited 03/08/01<br />
392 Romandolide Firmenich Limited 09/08/01<br />
393 Kude-3-B-2 Epson Australia Pty Ltd 27/07/01<br />
394 Kude-3-B-3 Epson Australia Pty Ltd 27/07/01<br />
395 Chemical in QR-D1 CPI Graphics 10/08/01<br />
396 Lexmark Polymer HB-380 Lexmark International Inc 10/08/01<br />
397 K-9352 Konica Australia Pty Ltd 16/08/01<br />
398 CIN 10090712 Kodak Australasia Pty Ltd 19/09/01<br />
399 “Eastman” EEH Solvent 3M Australia Pty Ltd 29/08/01<br />
400 Component in 3M Paste<br />
Wax<br />
3M Australia Pty Ltd 14/09/01<br />
401 SA70 Polymer 3M Australia Pty Ltd 14/09/01<br />
402 2,6 Octadienal, 3,7dimethyl-acid,<br />
isomerized<br />
Procter & Gamble Australia Pty Ltd 18/09/01<br />
403 NT-9 Canon Australia Pty Ltd 04/10/01<br />
404 H-9605 Konica Australia 04/10/01<br />
405 Polyurethane 3M Australia Pty Ltd 05/10/01<br />
406 Polymer in Ty-Ply ® RC Lord Chemical Products Pty Ltd 05/10/01<br />
407 Pigment Additive C Clariant (Aust) Pty Ltd 24/10/01<br />
408 Citrathal R Givaudan Australia Pty Ltd 09/11/01<br />
409 Javanol Givaudan Australia Pty Ltd 09/11/01<br />
410 Acrylic Copolymer 3935 DuPont (Australia) Ltd 19/11/01<br />
411 Jojoba Wax PEG-80 Esters Amway of Australia 23/11/01<br />
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412 Hydrogenated polyisobutene Estee Lauder Pty Ltd 10/12/01<br />
413 D-glucopyranose,<br />
oligomeric, 6-(dihydrogen 2hydroxy-1,2,3propanetricarboxylate),<br />
1-<br />
(coco alkyl) ethers, sodium<br />
salts<br />
414 2-oleamido-1,3octadecanediol<br />
415 Copper, [glycyl-N-Lhistydyl-N,N3-L-<br />
Lysinato(2-)]-, monoacetate<br />
416 Hexane, 1,6-diisocyanato-,<br />
polymer with 2-ethyl-2-<br />
(hydroxymethyl)-1,3propanediol,<br />
and 2oxepanone<br />
Estee Lauder Pty Ltd 14/12/01<br />
L’Oreal Australia Pty Ltd 07/01/02<br />
Johnson & Johnson Pacific Pty Ltd 11/01/2002<br />
Estee Lauder Pty Ltd 18/01/02<br />
417 Acrylic Vinylic copolymer 3M Australia Pty Ltd 04/02/02<br />
418 Component in Lord 663 &<br />
Fusor 113 B<br />
Lord Chemical Products Australia Pty Ltd 16/02/02<br />
419 Anapear Givaudan Australia Pty Ltd 20/02/02<br />
420 12-Methyl-9-tetradecen-14olide<br />
(cis and trans)<br />
421 Butene, homopolymer<br />
hydrogenated<br />
422 3,7,11-trimethyl-6,10dodecadienal<br />
423 6,7-Epoxy-1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8octahydro-1,1,2,4,4,7hexamethylnaphthalene<br />
424 2,6-Dihydroxy-3,4dimethylpyridine<br />
425 1-Propanaminium, N,N,Ntrimethyl-3-[(1-oxohexa<br />
decyl)amino]-, chloride<br />
426 Siloxanes and silicones, 3aminopropyl<br />
Me, di-Me, 3hydroxypropyl<br />
Me, ethers<br />
with polyethylene glycol<br />
mono-Me ethers, citrates<br />
(salts)<br />
427 Borane, trihydro [thiobis<br />
(methane)]<br />
Givaudan Australia Pty Ltd 21/02/02<br />
Bronson and Jacobs Pty Ltd 21/02/02<br />
Givaudan Australia Pty Ltd 21/02/02<br />
Givaudan Australia Pty Ltd 21/02/02<br />
Schwarzkopf Pty Ltd 28/03/02<br />
Schwarzkopf Pty Ltd 19/04/02<br />
Schwarzkopf Pty Ltd 19/04/02<br />
Tiger Chemical Company 15/04/02<br />
428 NEJI-6 Epson Australia Pty Ltd 03/05/02<br />
429 NEJI-5 Epson Australia Pty Ltd 03/05/02<br />
430 NEJI-4 Epson Australia Pty Ltd 03/05/02<br />
431 Tangerinal Firmenich Limited 09/07/02<br />
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432 Silane Modifier 1 DuPont (Australia) Ltd 10/07/02<br />
433 Polymer in intermediate<br />
171009<br />
Dow Chemical (Australia) Ltd 11/07/02<br />
435 Bondfast-E General Electric Plastics (Aust) Pty Ltd 19/07/02<br />
436 Phosphine Oxide 3M Australia Pty Ltd 01/08/02<br />
437 Iodinium Borate Salt 3M Australia Pty Ltd 01/08/02<br />
438 1-Propanol, 2-methy-3-<br />
[(1,7,7-trimethylbicyclo<br />
[2.2.1]hept-2-yl)oxy], exo<br />
International Flavours & Fragrances (Australia)<br />
Ltd<br />
05/08/02<br />
439 Lexmark Yellow Dye 302 Lexmark International (Australia) Pty ltd 08/08/02<br />
440 Benzenepropanenitrile, 4ethyl-α,α-dimethyl- <br />
441 Benzenebutanenitrile, α,α,γtrimethyl- <br />
International Flavours & Fragrances (Australia)<br />
Ltd<br />
International Flavours & Fragrances (Australia)<br />
Ltd<br />
08/08/02<br />
08/08/02<br />
481 Dimyristyl Tartrate Swift & Company Ltd 09/09/02<br />
482 Neodox 91-5AEC Amway Of Australia Pty Ltd 18/09/02<br />
483 FCA 1001 Panasonic (Aust) Pty Ltd 25/09/02<br />
484 Rhodia Aust Pty Ltd<br />
Drometrizole Trisiloxane<br />
485 L’Oreal Aust Pty Ltd<br />
486<br />
L’Oreal Luxury Products Aust Pty Ltd<br />
01/10/02<br />
487 Chemical in Isoset UX-100 Ashland Pacific Pty Ltd 04/10/02<br />
488 SB520M35 3M Australia Pty Ltd 09/10/02<br />
489 oils, candlenut (Kukui nut<br />
oil refined)<br />
490 Photosol 7-232<br />
Photochromic Dye<br />
491 Ubiquinone10, Coenzyme<br />
Q10<br />
Bronson & Jacobs Pty Ltd 10/10/02<br />
Transitions Optical Pty Ltd 10/10/02<br />
Beiersdorf Australia Ltd 04/11/02<br />
492 2-Butanone, 1,3,4 trihydroxy Johnson & Johnson Pacific Pty Ltd 08/11/02<br />
493 Quaternary ammonium<br />
compounds, coco alkyl(2,3dihydroxypropyl)<br />
dimethyl,<br />
3-phosphates (esters),<br />
chlorides, sodium salts<br />
494 Lthium Salt of Tall Oil Fatty<br />
Acids<br />
499 Polymer Component A of<br />
Primer 94<br />
500 Polymer Component B of<br />
Primer 94<br />
Amway of Australia 11/11/02<br />
Castrol Australia Pty Ltd 21/11/02<br />
3M Australia Pty Ltd 27/11/02<br />
3M Australia Pty Ltd 27/11/02<br />
501 C20-C40 Alkyl Stearate Beiersdorf Australia Ltd 9/12/02<br />
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502 C18-C38 Alkyl<br />
Hydroxystearoyl Stearate<br />
Beiersdorf Australia Ltd 9/12/02<br />
503 ZKJP265 Vantico Pty Ltd 10/12/02<br />
504 ZKYM012 Vantico Pty Ltd 10/12/02<br />
505 ZKYM021 Vantico Pty Ltd 10/12/02<br />
506 V106 Vantico Pty Ltd 10/12/02<br />
507 Lexmark Magenta Dye 321 Lexmark International (Australia) Pty Ltd 19/12/02<br />
508 Component of Uralane 5774<br />
A & Uralane 5779 A<br />
Vantico Pty Ltd 06/01/03<br />
509 Violettyne Firmenich Limited 17/01/03<br />
510 Natactone Firmenich Limited 17/01/03<br />
511 Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), α,<br />
α′, α″ 1,2,3propanetriyltris[ω-hydroxy-,<br />
2-hydroxypropanoate<br />
512 Polymer in Liquitint Bright<br />
Yellow<br />
Ensign Laboratories Pty Ltd 04/02/03<br />
Asia Pacific Specialty Chemicals Ltd 10/02/03<br />
513 Macromelt 6240 3M Australia Pty Ltd 07/02/03<br />
514 Desmodur DN/Desmodur<br />
DA-L<br />
515 Polymer in Liquitint<br />
Aquamarine<br />
516<br />
517<br />
DP4001<br />
518 Triarylsulfonium/BF6<br />
carative complex<br />
Mitsubishi Australia Ltd 13/02/03<br />
Asia Pacific Specialty Chemicals Ltd 21/02/03<br />
DuPont (Australia) Ltd<br />
Lexmark International Australia Pty Ltd<br />
25/02/03<br />
3M Australia Pty Ltd 03/03/03<br />
519 Alicyclic amine derivative Dow Chemical Australia Ltd 18/03/03<br />
520 ZKRM 2098 Vantico Pty Ltd 20/03/03<br />
521 Adduct RGW Vantico Pty Ltd 20/03/03<br />
522 Decanoic acid, mixed esters<br />
with heptanoic acid,<br />
isononanoic acid, octanoic<br />
acid and pentaerythritol<br />
Castrol Australia Pty Ltd 04/04/03<br />
523 Hatcol 1570 Castrol Australia Pty Ltd 04/04/03<br />
524 Canon Australia Ltd 09/04/03<br />
525<br />
DP3002<br />
DuPont (Australia) Ltd 09/04/03<br />
526 DuPont (Australia) Ltd 09/04/03<br />
527<br />
DP7003<br />
Hewlett-Packard Australia Pty Ltd 09/04/03<br />
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528 Canon Australia Pty Ltd 16/04/03<br />
529<br />
DP3001<br />
DuPont (Australia) Ltd 16/04/03<br />
530 BIO INDEX Ondeo-Nalco Australia Pty Ltd 12/05/03<br />
532 Sorbitan isooctadecanoate<br />
(2:3)<br />
533 Octadecanoic acid, hydroxy<br />
monoester with 1-(2heptyl)undecanol<br />
534 Poly[oxy(methyl-1,2ethanediyl)],α-hydro-ωhydroxy-,<br />
ether with<br />
oxybis[propanediol] (4:1)<br />
535 Ethanol, 2-[2-<br />
(dodecyloxy)ethoxy]<br />
carboxylate sodium salt<br />
Shiseido (Australia) Pty Ltd 21/05/03<br />
Shiseido (Australia) Pty Ltd 21/05/03<br />
Shiseido (Australia) Pty Ltd 21/05/03<br />
Shiseido (Australia) Pty Ltd 21/05/03<br />
536 PPG-13 Decyltetradeceth-24 Shiseido (Australia) Pty Ltd 22/05/03<br />
537 α-D-Galactopyranuronic<br />
acid, O-6-deoxy-β-L-<br />
galactopyranosyl-(1→3)<br />
-O-α-D-Galactopyranosyl-<br />
(1→3)-, homopolymer<br />
Trimex Pty Ltd 25/06/03<br />
538 Cis-6-Novenyl Acetate International Flavours & Fragrances 10/07/03<br />
539 Polymer in Liquitint Red ST Asia Pacific Specialty Chemicals Ltd 10/07/03<br />
540 Hydroxypropyl Bis (N-<br />
Hydroxyethyl-P-Phenylene<br />
diamine) HCI<br />
Marigny (Australasia) Pty Ltd 14/07/03<br />
541 Portulaca oleracea extract Johnson & Johnson Pacific Pty Ltd 14/07/03<br />
542 6-hydroxyindole L’Oreal Australia Pty Ltd 14/07/03<br />
543 Stearalkonium Bentonite L’Oreal Australia Pty Ltd 24/07/03<br />
544 Methylsilanol Mannuronate L’Oreal Australia Pty Ltd 24/07/03<br />
545 Florhydral Givaudan Australia Pty Ltd 07/08/03<br />
546 Okoumal Givaudan Australia Pty Ltd 07/08/03<br />
547 AKDE-3 Epson Australia Pty Ltd 07/08/03<br />
548 FYS-109 Epson Australia Pty Ltd 14/08/03<br />
549 Mysoral Firmenich Limited 14/08/03<br />
550 Quincester Firmenich Limited 14/08/03<br />
551 FYS-108 Epson Australia Pty Ltd 14/08/03<br />
552 5-amino-6-chloro-o-cresol Swift & Co Ltd 18/08/03<br />
553 Phenol, 4-(butoxymethyl)-2methoxy- <br />
Johnson & Johnson Pacific Pty Ltd 21/08/04<br />
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554 Procter & Gamble Australia Pty Ltd<br />
555<br />
Stabylen 30<br />
Owen Hellyer & Associates Pty Ltd<br />
27/08/03<br />
556 Belambre Givaudan Australia Pty Ltd 01/09/03<br />
557 Floridile Givaudan Australia Pty Ltd 01/09/03<br />
558 1-Propanesulphonic<br />
acid, 2,3-dihydroxy,<br />
mono-C10-C16-alkyl<br />
ethers, sodium salts<br />
Energiser Australia Pty Ltd 04/09/03<br />
559 Pharaone Givaudan Australia Pty Ltd 09/09/03<br />
560 Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), α,<br />
α’, α”-1,2,3-propanetriyltris<br />
Bronson & Jacobs Pty Ltd<br />
561<br />
[ω-(Acetyloxy)- Avon Products Pty Ltd<br />
562 Indenol [4,5-D]<br />
-1,3-dioxin, 4,4A,<br />
5,6,7,8,9,9B-octahydro,<br />
7,7,8,9,9-pentamethyl-<br />
International Flavours & Fragrances Aust Pty<br />
Ltd<br />
09/09/03<br />
17/09/03<br />
563 Scalareolate Firmenich Limited 18/09/03<br />
564 Lilyflore Firmenich Limited 18/09/03<br />
565 Vertoxime Firmenich Limited 18/09/03<br />
566 Hivernal Firmenich Limited 18/09/03<br />
567 Rosoxime Firmenich Limited 18/09/03<br />
568 Aladinate Firmenich Limited 18/09/03<br />
569 Protein hydrolysates,<br />
oat, palmitoyl derivatives,<br />
potassium salts<br />
Johnson & Johnson Pacific Pty Ltd 26/09/03<br />
570 DuPont (Australia) Pty Ltd<br />
571<br />
DP7004<br />
Hewlett Packard Australia Pty Ltd<br />
26/09/03<br />
572 Merquat 2001 Amway of Australia 29/09/03<br />
573 Aldolone Firmenich Limited 17/10/03<br />
574 Component of Liquitint<br />
Yellow LD<br />
Nuplex Industries (Aust) Pty Ltd 17/10/03<br />
575 Centifolether Firmenich Limited 17/10/03<br />
576 Cyclopentanol Firmenich Limited 16/10/03<br />
577 Jasmonitrile Firmenich Limited 16/10/03<br />
578 Dye 002 Canon Australia Pty Ltd 27/10/03<br />
579 Saxifraga Stolonifera, ext Johnson & Johnson Pacific Pty Ltd 23/10/03<br />
580 Scutellaria Extract Johnson & Johnson Pacific Pty Ltd 24/10/03<br />
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581 Polypropylene terephthalate Johnson & Johnson Pacific Pty Ltd 24/10/03<br />
582 Dispersing agent WIN Clariant (Australia) Pty Ltd 31/10/03<br />
583 2,6-di(2hydroxyethyl)aminotoluene<br />
(RODOL XDAT)<br />
584 Chemical in Nexguard<br />
Products & R-4270<br />
585 12-hydroxyoctadecanoic<br />
acid ester with 2,2’-[oxybis<br />
(methylene)] bis[2-<br />
(hydroxymethyl)-1,3-<br />
propanediol] and<br />
isooctadecanoic acid<br />
586 3-cyclopentene-1-butanal,<br />
alpha,2,2,3-tetramethyl-<br />
(Santafleur)<br />
587 Docosanoic acid,<br />
isohexadecyl ester<br />
Cee-Chem Aust Pty Ltd 04/11/03<br />
ONDEO-Nalco Australia Pty Ltd 10/11/03<br />
Trimex Pty Ltd 20/11/03<br />
International Flavours & Fragrances (Aust)<br />
Ltd<br />
02/12/03<br />
Unilever Australia 11/12/03<br />
588 Thiocyanic acid, 3-<br />
(triethoxysilyl) propyl ester<br />
Chemiplas Australia Pty Ltd 16/12/03<br />
589<br />
Degussa Australia Pty Ltd 16/12/03<br />
590 MJA-549(N) Epson Australia Pty Ltd 17/12/03<br />
591 B-21825 Kodak (Australasia) Pty Ltd 13/01/04<br />
592 Dodecanoic acid, 2-(1carboxyethoxy)-1-methyl-2oxoethyl,<br />
sodium salt<br />
593 Dodecanoic acid, 2-(1carboxyethoxy)-1-methyl-2oxyethyl,<br />
sodium salt<br />
594 Dodecanoic acid, monoester<br />
with decaglycerol<br />
Unilever Australia Ltd 13/01/04<br />
Unilever Australia Ltd 13/01/04<br />
Jurlique International Pty Ltd 13/01/04<br />
595 TMAS Henkel Australia Pty Ltd 15/01/04<br />
596 Pentanoic acid,<br />
5,5'-[dithiobis(4,1-<br />
phenyleneimino)]<br />
bis [5-oxo-,<br />
disodium salt<br />
597 Beta-Alanine, N-(2carboxyethyl)-N-(2ethylhexyl)-,<br />
monosodium<br />
salt<br />
598 Dimethylpabaminopropyl<br />
Laurdimonium Tosylate<br />
Kodak (Australasia) Pty Ltd 15/01/04<br />
Volkswagen Group Australia Pty Ltd 20/01/04<br />
La Biosthetique Australia Pty Ltd 02/02/04<br />
599 5-amino-6-chloro-o-cresol La Biosthetique Australia Pty Ltd 03/02/04<br />
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600 Ammonium Thiolactate La Biosthetique Australia Pty Ltd 17/02/04<br />
601 218DO Kodak (Australasia) Pty Ltd 20/02/04<br />
602 TETT Kodak (Australasia) Pty Ltd 03/03/04<br />
603 NEJI-7 Epson Australia Pty Ltd 10/03/04<br />
604 alpha-D-<br />
Glucopyranosiduronic<br />
acid, (3beta,20beta)-<br />
20-carboxy-11-oxo-<br />
30-norolean-12-en-3<br />
-yl 2-O-beta-D-<br />
glucopyranuronosyl-,<br />
dipotassium salt<br />
Johnson & Johnson Pacific Pty Ltd 16/03/04<br />
605 Polyglyceryl-2 isostearate Shiseido (Australia) Pty Ltd 22/03/04<br />
606 Breu wood resin International Flavours & Fragrances Aust Pty<br />
Ltd<br />
24/03/04<br />
607 Vitreoscilla ferment L’oreal Aystralia Pty Ltd 26/03/04<br />
608 Azurone Givaudan Australia Pty Ltd 26/03/04<br />
609 Clariant (Australia) Pty Ltd 07/04/04<br />
610<br />
Sanolin Blue EHRL<br />
611 Rape seed oil polymer with<br />
tung oil<br />
Reckitt Benckiser (Australia) Pty Ltd 07/04/04<br />
The Heat Group Pty Ltd 14/04/04<br />
612 Cyperate Givaudan Australia Pty Ltd 19/04/04<br />
613 Corps Guava Firmenich Limited 20/04/04<br />
614 2-amino-3-hydroxy pyridine L’oreal Australia Pty Ltd 20/04/04<br />
615 Blue Hair Dye-1 Cosmetics Products (Wella) Pty Ltd 22/04/04<br />
616 Blue Hair Dye 2 Cosmetic Products (Wella) Pty Ltd 22/04/04<br />
617 Phenol, polymer with<br />
formaldehyde 2-hydroxy-3-<br />
[(1-oxo-2-propenyl)oxy]<br />
propylether, 4-cyclohexene-<br />
1,2-dicarboxylate<br />
Chemgraph Australia Pty Ltd 07/05/04<br />
618 NEJI-2 Epson Australia Pty Ltd 19/05/04<br />
619 NEJI-1 Epson Australia Pty Ltd 19/05/04<br />
620 M Polymer Epson Australia Pty Ltd 19/05/04<br />
621 SAB-2 Alberto Culver (Australia) Pty Ltd 20/05/04<br />
622 PEG-20 Glyceryl<br />
triisostearate<br />
Procter & Gamble Australia Pty Ltd 21/05/04<br />
623 TMH Indone International Flavours & Fragrances Aust Pty<br />
Ltd<br />
02/06/04<br />
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624 Cyclohexadecanone Symrise Pty Ltd 01/06/04<br />
625 Georgywood Givaudan Australia Pty Ltd 08/06/04<br />
626 947-98994 aquapei PPG Industries Australia Pty Ltd 11/06/04<br />
627 Hexanoic acid, 2-ethyl-,<br />
1,2,3-propanetriyl ester<br />
628 Hexanoic acid, 2-ethyl-,2,2dimethyl-1,3-propanediyl<br />
ester<br />
629 Essential oil of<br />
Xanthorrohoea preissii<br />
Procter & Gamble Australia Pty Ltd 17/06/04<br />
Procter & Gamble Australia Pty Ltd 17/06/04<br />
Mt Romance Australia Pty Ltd 21/06/04<br />
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24 CHANGES TO NEW CHEMICALS AND COMPANY REGISTRATION FEES<br />
AND CHARGES<br />
From 1 July 2004 new <strong>NICNAS</strong> fees and charges will apply for company registration and<br />
new chemicals assessment.<br />
The increases for 2004-05 are modest and have been negotiated with and signed off by<br />
industry through the <strong>NICNAS</strong> Industry Government Consultative Committee and are as<br />
follows:<br />
• 5.1% increase in new chemicals assessment fees and charges<br />
• 5.1% increase in company registration fees and charges.<br />
The Schedule of new chemicals assessment and company registration fees and charges<br />
follows.<br />
SCHEDULE OF CURRENT AND REVISED FEES AND CHARGES<br />
Current Price $ New Price $<br />
New Chemicals Fees<br />
Standard Assessment 12,741 13,391<br />
Limited Assessment 10,672 11,216<br />
Polymer of Low Concern 3,594 3,777<br />
Commercial Evaluation 2,831 2,976<br />
Low Volume Chemical 2,831 2,976<br />
Early Introduction Permit 545 572<br />
Section 30 Permit 6,175 6,490<br />
Application for Extension 2,287 2,404<br />
2nd notification other than PLC 7,057 7,417<br />
2nd notification is a synthetic PLC 3,049 3,205<br />
Foreign Scheme - Std 7,057 7,417<br />
Foreign Scheme - Ltd 5,685 5,974<br />
Alternate State Law 7,623 8,012<br />
New Chemicals Charges<br />
Confidential Listing 1,119 1,176<br />
Retain Confidential Listing 1,511 1,588<br />
Holder of a Confidence 504 529<br />
Variation of Data Requirements 1,007 1,058<br />
Foreign Scheme 5,237 5,504<br />
Exempt Information 560 588<br />
Application to Vary Report 560 588<br />
Company Registration<br />
Lower Tier Registration 1,007 1,058<br />
Upper Tier Registration 7,497 7,879<br />
Admin registration charge 336 353<br />
Notes: All <strong>NICNAS</strong> fees and charges are in Australian Dollars and are GST free.<br />
All amounts are rounded to nearest $.<br />
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• For further information, please contact <strong>NICNAS</strong> on:<br />
Free call: 1800 638 528<br />
Phone: (02) 8577 8800<br />
Fax: (02) 8577 8888<br />
Email: info@nicnas.gov.au<br />
or visit our website at www.nicnas.gov.au<br />
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25 ROTTERDAM CONVENTION AND CHANGES TO THE INDUSTRIAL<br />
CHEMICALS NOTIFICATION AND ASSESSMENT ACT 1989<br />
Amendments were made to the Industrial Chemicals Notification and Assessment Act 1989<br />
(The Act) to enable Australia to comply with the obligations of the Rotterdam Convention on<br />
the Prior Informed Consent Procedure for Certain Hazardous Chemicals and Pesticides in<br />
International Trade. These amendments commence on 18 August 2004, the day the<br />
Convention enters into force for Australia. The Australian Government signed the<br />
Convention on 6 July 1999 and has participated in the interim PIC Procedure since then.<br />
The amendments enhance the domestic information gathering powers of the Director of the<br />
National Industrial Chemicals Notification and Assessment Scheme and facilitate information<br />
exchange between Australia and the other <strong>Part</strong>ies to the Convention. The amendments also<br />
allow for the exchange of information on regulatory activities that provide for a national ban<br />
or restriction on the use of a chemical. The Director will provide the information collected<br />
domestically to the Designated National Authority in Australia for industrial chemicals.<br />
The Designated National Authority has responsibility for liaison involving information<br />
exchange with the Convention Secretariat and regulatory authorities of other countries that<br />
are <strong>Part</strong>ies to the Convention. The Designated National Authority in Australia for industrial<br />
chemicals is the Department of the Environment and Heritage.<br />
The amendments to the Act can be accessed at:<br />
http://www.austlii.edu.au/cgibin/disp.pl/au/legis/cth/num%5fact/icaaaca2004n142004798/sch1.html?query=%7e+rotterda<br />
m+convention<br />
Information on the Rotterdam Convention can be accessed at: www.pic.int<br />
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26 REGULATIONS TO IMPLEMENT THE ROTTERDAM CONVENTION ON<br />
THE PRIOR INFORMED CONSENT PROCEDURE FOR CERTAIN HAZARDOUS<br />
CHEMICALS AND PESTICIDES IN INTERNATIONAL TRADE<br />
<strong>NICNAS</strong> is responsible for implementing, for industrial chemicals, the obligations of the<br />
Rotterdam Convention on the Prior Informed Consent Procedure for Certain Hazardous<br />
Chemicals and Pesticides in International Trade (the Convention). The Rotterdam<br />
Convention entered into force on 24 February 2004 and the Convention enters into force for<br />
Australia on 18 August 2004.<br />
As a <strong>Part</strong>y to the Convention, Australia must ensure that the chemicals listed in Annex III to<br />
the Rotterdam Convention are not exported to countries that do not wish to receive them.<br />
Annex III contains chemicals that have been notified as severely restricted or banned due to<br />
health or environmental reasons by participating countries. Chemicals in Annex III are<br />
polychlorinated biphenyls, polychlorinated terphenyls, the polybrominated biphenyls<br />
(hexabromobiphenyl, octabromobiphenyl, decabromobiphenyl), tris(2,3-dibromopropyl)<br />
phosphate and crocidolite asbestos.<br />
New regulations made for the purposes of section 106 of the Industrial Chemicals<br />
(Notification and Assessment) Act 1989 (the Act) are necessary to put controls in place for the<br />
export of five industrial chemicals that are listed in Annex III to the Rotterdam Convention.<br />
The chemicals are:<br />
Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs)<br />
Polychlorinated Terphenyls (PCTs)<br />
Polybrominated Biphenyls (PBBs)<br />
– octabromobiphenyl and<br />
– decabromobiphenyl and<br />
Tris(2,3-dibromopropyl) phosphate<br />
More information on the above chemicals can be found in Attachment 1 to this Notice.<br />
Under section 106 of the Act, <strong>NICNAS</strong> is seeking information from any persons<br />
manufacturing, importing into, or exporting from, Australia any of the above<br />
chemicals or mixtures containing these chemicals.<br />
Introducers (manufacturers and importers) and Exporters are required to provide the<br />
following information to the Director <strong>NICNAS</strong> by 6 August 2004:<br />
a) name and CAS Number of the chemical;<br />
b) the quantities of the chemical imported (as ‘pure’ or in products/mixtures) and/or<br />
manufactured in the two years prior to this notice, and the quantities proposed to be<br />
imported and/or manufactured in the next 12 months;<br />
c) the quantities of the chemicals exported (as ‘pure’ or in products/mixtures) in the two<br />
years prior to this notice, and the quantities proposed to be exported in the next 12<br />
months;<br />
d) the uses or potential uses of the chemicals.<br />
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Failure to comply with this request may attract a maximum penalty of $6,600 for an<br />
individual or $33,000 for a company.<br />
For further information or assistance please contact Dr Jane Weder on (02) 8577 8895 or<br />
email jane.weder@nicnas.gov.au.<br />
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Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs): CAS No 1336-36-3<br />
63<br />
Attachment 1<br />
Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) are a family or category of polyhalogenated organo<br />
compounds known as polychlorinated biphenyls with the generic CAS No 1336-36-3.<br />
With few exceptions PCB are available as a complex mixture of up to 209 individual<br />
chlorinated compounds (known as PCB congeners). PCBs can also be categorized by the<br />
degree of biphenyl chlorination (known as PCB homologs). A list of the CAS Nos for these<br />
congeners and homologs can be accessed from the Convention web site at:<br />
www.pic.int/en/CasNumbers/PCB%20CAS%20number.pdf<br />
A list of identified trade names and other synonyms for PCBs is listed below in Table 1.<br />
Please note some of these names also may have been used (and may currently be used) for<br />
substances or mixtures NOT containing chlorinated biphenyl. Many of these names may be<br />
used with distinguishing suffixes indicating degree of chlorination, type of formulation, or<br />
other properties, e.g., Aroclor 1254; Clophen A60. Some of these names appear to be<br />
misspellings of the correct names but are included here for completeness because they may<br />
have been published in that form.<br />
Aceclor<br />
Adkarel<br />
ALC<br />
Apirolio<br />
Apirorlio<br />
Arochlor<br />
Arochlors<br />
Aroclor<br />
Aroclors<br />
Arubren<br />
Asbestol<br />
ASK<br />
Askael<br />
Askarel<br />
Auxol<br />
Bakola<br />
Biphenyl, chlorinated<br />
Chlophen<br />
Chloretol<br />
Chlorextol<br />
Chlorinated biphenyl<br />
Chlorinated diphenyl<br />
Chlorinol<br />
Chlorobiphenyl<br />
Chlorodiphenyl<br />
Chlorphen<br />
Chorextol<br />
Chorinol<br />
Chorinol<br />
Clophen<br />
Clophenharz<br />
Cloresil<br />
Table 1 PCB Trade Names and Other Synonyms<br />
Diaclor<br />
Dicolor<br />
Diconal<br />
Diphenyl, chlorinated<br />
DK<br />
Duconal<br />
Dykanol<br />
Educarel<br />
EEC-18<br />
Elaol<br />
Electrophenyl<br />
Elemex<br />
Elinol<br />
Eucarel<br />
Fenchlor<br />
Fenclor<br />
Fenocloro<br />
Gilotherm<br />
Hydol<br />
Hyrol<br />
Hyvol<br />
Inclor<br />
Inerteen<br />
Inertenn<br />
Kanechlor<br />
Kaneclor<br />
Kennechlor<br />
Kenneclor<br />
Leromoll<br />
Magvar<br />
MCS 1489<br />
Montar<br />
PCB<br />
PCB's<br />
PCBs<br />
Pheaoclor<br />
Phenochlor<br />
Phenoclor<br />
Plastivar<br />
Polychlorinated biphenyl<br />
Polychlorinated biphenyls<br />
Polychlorinated diphenyl<br />
Polychlorinated diphenyls<br />
Polychlorobiphenyl<br />
Polychlorodiphenyl<br />
Prodelec<br />
Pydraul<br />
Pyraclor<br />
Pyralene<br />
Pyranol<br />
Pyroclor<br />
Pyronol<br />
Saf-T-Kuhl<br />
Saf-T-Kohl<br />
Santosol<br />
Santotherm<br />
Santothern<br />
Santovac<br />
Solvol<br />
Sorol<br />
Soval<br />
Sovol<br />
Sovtol<br />
Terphenychlore<br />
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Clorinal<br />
Clorphen<br />
Decachlorodiphenyl<br />
Delor<br />
Delorene<br />
Nepolin<br />
No-Flamol<br />
NoFlamol<br />
Non-Flamol<br />
Olex-sf-d<br />
Orophene<br />
Polychlorinated Terphenyls (PCTs): CAS No 61788-33-8<br />
Therminal<br />
Therminol<br />
Turbinol<br />
Polychlorinated Terphenyls are a family or class of polyhalogenated organo compound<br />
known as chlorinated terphenyl with the generic CAS No 61788-33-8.<br />
PCTs can be available as a complex mixture of individual chlorinated compounds and be<br />
categorized by the degree of chlorination. The range of PCTs may be described as being<br />
derived from ortho- meta- or para- terphenyl or a mixture thereof and conforming to the<br />
general molecular formula C18H13Cl to C18Cl14.<br />
Identified trade names and synonyms:<br />
Aroclor (series 54)<br />
Kanechlor C<br />
Electrophenyl T-60<br />
Clophen Harz (W)<br />
Cloresil (A,B,100)<br />
Leromoll and<br />
Phenoclor.<br />
Polybrominated Biphenyls (PBBs)<br />
The Octabromobiphenyl (CAS No 27858-07-7) and Decabromobiphenyl (CAS No 13654-09-<br />
6) are polyhalogenated organo compounds.<br />
Identified Trade names and synonyms:<br />
Firemaster BP-6 HFO 101<br />
Firemaster FF-1 hexabromobiphenyl<br />
Bromkal 80, Flammex B-10<br />
Adine 0102 hbb<br />
obb BB-8<br />
Berkflam B 10<br />
Tris(2,3-dibromopropyl) phosphate: CAS No 126-72-7<br />
Tris(2,3-dibromopropyl) phosphate is an aliphatic halogenated hydrocarbon also known as<br />
2,3-Dibromo-1-propanolphosphate (3:1) or 1-propanol, 2,3-dibromo-, phosphate (3:1).<br />
Identified trade names and synonyms:<br />
Anfram 3PB Flacavon R<br />
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Apex 462-5 Flamex T 23P<br />
Bromkal P 67-6HP Flammex AP<br />
ES 685 Flammex LV-T 23P<br />
Firemaster LV-T 23P Flammex T 23P<br />
Firemaster T23 Fyrol HB32<br />
Firemaster T23 P phosphoric acid<br />
Firemaster T23P-LV T 23P<br />
tris(2,3-dibromopropyl)ester tris(dibromopropyl)phosphate<br />
Tris USAF DO-41<br />
tris-BP Zetofex.<br />
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27 DECLARATION OF OCTABROMOBIPHENYL AND<br />
DECABROMOBIPHENYL AS PRIORITY EXISTING CHEMICALS<br />
In accordance with section 51 of the Industrial Chemicals (Notification and Assessment) Act<br />
1989, (the Act) as amended, notice is given that the Minister for Health and Ageing, has<br />
declared octabromobiphenyl (CAS No. 27858-07-7) and decabromobiphenyl (CAS No.<br />
13654-09-6), as priority existing chemicals (PECs) for full assessment.<br />
This notice details the scope and purpose of the assessment of octabromobiphenyl and<br />
decabromobiphenyl, and what is required of manufacturers, importers, formulators and<br />
industrial users of these two polybrominated biphenyls (PBBs). The declared chemicals are<br />
to be assessed together.<br />
REASONS FOR DECLARATION<br />
Octabromobiphenyl and decabromobiphenyl are listed in Annex III of the Rotterdam<br />
Convention. Annex III contains chemicals that have been notified as severely restricted or<br />
banned due to health or environmental reasons by other countries participating in the<br />
voluntary Prior Informed Consent Procedure. The Rotterdam Convention enters into force<br />
for Australia on 18 August 2004. As a <strong>Part</strong>y to the Rotterdam Convention, Australia will be<br />
required to notify the Convention Secretariat if Australia wishes to allow import of these<br />
chemicals. The response can be either ‘consent to import’; ‘Not to consent to import’; or ‘To<br />
consent to import only subject to specified conditions’.<br />
The extent and types of use of these chemicals in Australia is not known. No response<br />
indicating manufacture, import or use of these chemicals was received by <strong>NICNAS</strong> during a<br />
call for information in May 2004. Declaration and assessment as priority existing chemicals<br />
will assist in formulating Australia’s response for the purposes of the Convention.<br />
If no applications are received for the priority existing chemicals as per section 63 of the<br />
Act where:<br />
(a) a chemical has been a priority existing chemical for at least 12 months; and<br />
(b) an application for the assessment of the chemical has not been received; and<br />
(c) the Director has not caused the chemical to be assessed under subsection 57(2);<br />
The Director must remove the particulars of the chemical from the Inventory<br />
Import or manufacture of these chemicals will then require notification and assessment<br />
as new chemicals.<br />
PBBs were used overseas in the formulation of flame-retardant resins that are then used in<br />
plastics, furniture or building construction applications.<br />
PBBs are known to accumulate in food chains, and there is evidence of chronic toxicity and<br />
carcinogenicity in animals. PBBs are also embryotoxic and teratogenic. Due to possible<br />
hazard to human health PBBs have been banned or severely restricted in several countries.<br />
SCOPE AND PURPOSE OF THE ASSESSMENT<br />
The assessment will identify the extent and types of use and health and environmental<br />
hazards of octabromobiphenyl and decabromobiphenyl. The potential for environmental,<br />
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occupational and public exposure in Australia will also be identified so that the risk of<br />
adverse effects to the environment, workers and the public can be determined. The<br />
assessment will draw on any international assessments of these chemicals, investigate the<br />
risks in Australia and make recommendations for minimising any risks. The assessment will<br />
also be used to determine if Australia wishes to allow manufacture, import or use of these<br />
chemicals.<br />
MATTERS TO BE TAKEN INTO ACCOUNT IN THE ASSESSMENT<br />
The matters that will be taken into account in preparing the assessment report on the specified<br />
PBBs are as follows:<br />
(a) the properties of the specified PBBs;<br />
(b) the uses of these chemicals;<br />
(c) any adverse health or environmental effects;<br />
(d) the extent of occupational, public and environmental exposure;<br />
(e) the risks to humans and the environment resulting from exposure to the specified<br />
PBBs;<br />
(f) the extent to which any risk is capable of being reduced.<br />
REQUIREMENT TO APPLY FOR ASSESSMENT<br />
The specified PBBs will remain as PECs from 6 July 2004 until summary assessment reports<br />
are published.<br />
In accordance with the Act (section 55), all those who wish to manufacture or import the<br />
specified PBBs during the period that these chemicals are PECs must apply in writing using<br />
the PEC application form. Importers of products/mixtures containing these PBBs must also<br />
apply for assessment. There are no application fees. However, there is a penalty for<br />
manufacturing or importing a PEC without first applying for assessment of the chemical.<br />
Applications are required before 3 August 2004. Two or more persons may make joint<br />
applications. Persons other than importers or manufacturers may apply for assessment.<br />
Potential applicants are requested to contact the PBBs Contact Officer (details below) to<br />
obtain a PEC information package (which contains the necessary forms and explanatory<br />
material). For any information or assistance please contact Dr Jane Weder (details below).<br />
REQUIREMENT TO PROVIDE INFORMATION<br />
Importers, manufacturers, formulators and users of the PBBs play an important role in the<br />
assessment process by providing information. The Act (sections 51 and 58) enables collection<br />
of this information. The information being requested is detailed below.<br />
Where information is listed below as being required, this means there is a penalty under the<br />
Act for non-compliance.<br />
Confidentiality may be claimed for certain items of information. Details on what items may<br />
be granted confidentiality and how to make a formal application for confidentiality are<br />
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included in the information package. Note that a formal application and a fee of $500 are<br />
required.<br />
SUBMISSION OF INFORMATION<br />
The closing date for provision of information is 15 September 2004.<br />
Applicants are required to provide the following information:<br />
a) the quantities of the chemicals which have been imported (as ‘pure’ or in<br />
products/mixtures) and/or manufactured by the applicant in the two years prior to this<br />
notice, and the quantities proposed to be imported and/or manufactured in the next 12<br />
months;<br />
b) the quantities of the chemicals which have been formulated into products/mixtures by the<br />
applicant in 2 years prior to this notice, and the concentration of the chemicals in these<br />
products/mixtures;<br />
c) the uses or potential uses of the chemicals known to the applicant;<br />
d) the methods used or proposed to be used by the applicant in handling, storing,<br />
manufacturing and disposal of the chemicals;<br />
e) information on human and environmental exposure to the chemicals;<br />
f) copies of Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and labels for the chemicals;<br />
g) any unpublished studies relevant to the toxicity (health and environmental), epidemiology<br />
and risks associated with the PBBs and any other published and unpublished information<br />
relevant to the assessment;<br />
h) contact details of the persons to whom the applicant has supplied or intends to supply the<br />
declared chemicals or products/mixtures containing the chemicals. This is an important<br />
piece of information which enables <strong>NICNAS</strong> to contact downstream users for information<br />
necessary for assessment.<br />
Applicants are required to provide any relevant new information that becomes available while<br />
the chemicals are PECs.<br />
Persons who are not applicants and who have manufactured, imported or formulated the<br />
specified PBBs in the two years prior to this notice are required to provide the following<br />
information:<br />
a) the quantities of chemicals and products/mixtures containing the chemicals, which were<br />
imported in the two years prior to this notice;<br />
b) the quantities of the chemicals which were manufactured in the two years prior to this<br />
notice;<br />
c) the quantities of the chemicals which have been formulated into products/mixtures in the<br />
two years prior to this notice, and the concentration in the products/mixtures;<br />
d) the uses of the imported/manufactured/formulated PBBs that are known to the person.<br />
e) contact details of the persons to whom the applicant has supplied or intends to supply the<br />
specified PBBs or products/mixtures containing these chemicals.<br />
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Persons who are intending to formulate octabromobiphenyl and decabromobiphenyl<br />
products/mixtures while they are PECs are required to provide the following information by<br />
the due date or whenever it becomes known:<br />
a) the quantities of the chemicals which have been, or are proposed to be, formulated<br />
into products/mixtures while the chemicals are PECs, and the concentrations in the<br />
products/mixtures.<br />
Persons who import or manufacture any other PBBs in addition to those specified above<br />
or mixtures containing any other PBBs are also required to provide the following<br />
information:<br />
a) the quantities of the chemicals which have been imported (as ‘pure’ or in<br />
products/mixtures) and/or manufactured in the two years prior to this notice, and the<br />
quantities proposed to be imported and/or manufactured in the next 12 months;<br />
b) the quantities of the chemicals which have been formulated into products/mixtures<br />
and the concentration of the chemicals in these products/mixtures;<br />
c) the known uses or potential uses;<br />
Any other persons who have relevant information (eg. users of the specified PBBs) are<br />
encouraged to provide it.<br />
PBBs Contact Officer: Dr Janith Wickramaratna, ph (02) 8577 8846 or fax (02) 8577 8888<br />
or email: janith.wickramaratna@nicnas.gov.au<br />
For further information or assistance, please contact Dr Jane Weder on (02) 8577 8895 or fax<br />
(02) 8577 8888 or email: jane.weder@nicnas.gov.au<br />
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28 DECLARATION OF TRIS-(2,3-DIBROMOPROPYL) PHOSPHATE AS A<br />
PRIORITY EXISTING CHEMICAL<br />
In accordance with section 51 of the Industrial Chemicals (Notification and Assessment) Act<br />
1989, (The Act) as amended, notice is given that the Minister for Health and Ageing, has<br />
declared tris-(2,3-dibromopropyl) phosphate (CAS No. 126-72-7) as a priority existing<br />
chemical (PEC) for full assessment.<br />
This notice details the scope and purpose of the assessment of tris-(2,3-dibromopropyl)<br />
phosphate, and what is required of manufacturers, importers, formulators and industrial users<br />
of tris-(2,3-dibromopropyl) phosphate.<br />
REASONS FOR DECLARATION<br />
Tris-(2,3-dibromopropyl) phosphate is listed in Annex III of the Rotterdam Convention.<br />
Annex III contains chemicals that have been notified as severely restricted or banned due to<br />
health or environmental reasons by other countries participating in the voluntary Prior<br />
Informed Consent Procedure. The Rotterdam Convention enters into force for Australia on<br />
18 August 2004. As a <strong>Part</strong>y to the Rotterdam Convention, Australia will be required to notify<br />
the Convention Secretariat if Australia wishes to continue to allow import of these chemicals.<br />
The response can be either ‘consent to import’; ‘Not to consent to import’; or ‘To consent to<br />
import only subject to specified conditions’.<br />
The extent and types of use of this chemical in Australia is not known. No response<br />
indicating manufacture, import or use of this chemical was received by <strong>NICNAS</strong> during a<br />
call for information in May 2004. Declaration and assessment as priority existing chemicals<br />
will assist in formulating Australia’s response for the purposes of the Convention.<br />
If no applications are received for the priority existing chemical as per section 63 of the<br />
Act where:<br />
(a) a chemical has been a priority existing chemical for at least 12 months; and<br />
(b) an application for the assessment of the chemical has not been received; and<br />
(c) the Director has not caused the chemical to be assessed under subsection 57(2);<br />
The Director must remove the particulars of the chemical from the Inventory<br />
Import or manufacture of these chemicals will then require notification and assessment<br />
as new chemicals.<br />
Overseas, tris-(2,3-dibromopropyl) phosphate was used as a flame retardant in sleepwear,<br />
carpets, rugs and mattresses.<br />
Tris-(2,3-dibromopropyl) phosphate is absorbed via the skin, and is considered a possible<br />
carcinogen to humans. Several countries have either banned or severely restricted its use in<br />
textiles.<br />
SCOPE AND PURPOSE OF THE ASSESSMENT<br />
The assessment will identify the extent and types of use and health and environmental<br />
hazards of tris-(2,3-dibromopropyl) phosphate. The potential for environmental, occupational<br />
and public exposure in Australia will also be identified so that the risk of adverse effects to<br />
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the environment, workers and the public can be determined. The assessment will draw on any<br />
international assessments of this chemical, investigate the risks in Australia and make<br />
recommendations for minimising any risks. The assessment will also be used to determine if<br />
Australia wishes to allow manufacture, import or use of this chemical.<br />
MATTERS TO BE TAKEN INTO ACCOUNT IN THE ASSESSMENT<br />
The matters that will be taken into account in preparing the assessment report on tris-(2,3dibromopropyl)<br />
phosphate are as follows:<br />
(a) the properties of tris-(2,3-dibromopropyl) phosphate;<br />
(b) the uses of tris-(2,3-dibromopropyl) phosphate;<br />
(c) any adverse health or environmental effects;<br />
(d) the extent of occupational, public and environmental exposure;<br />
(e) the risks to humans and the environment resulting from exposure to tris-(2,3dibromopropyl)<br />
phosphate;<br />
(f) the extent to which any risk is capable of being reduced.<br />
REQUIREMENT TO APPLY FOR ASSESSMENT<br />
Tris-(2,3-dibromopropyl) phosphate will remain a PEC from 6 July 2004 until a<br />
summary assessment report is published.<br />
In accordance with the Act (section 55), all those who wish to manufacture or import tris-<br />
(2,3-dibromopropyl) phosphate during the period that it is a PEC must apply in writing using<br />
the PEC application form. Importers of products/mixtures containing tris-(2,3dibromopropyl)<br />
phosphate must also apply for assessment. There are no application fees.<br />
However, there is a penalty for manufacturing or importing a PEC without first applying for<br />
assessment of the chemical.<br />
Applications are required before 3 August 2004. Two or more persons may make joint<br />
applications. Persons other than importers or manufacturers may apply for assessment.<br />
Potential applicants are requested to contact the Tris-(2,3-dibromopropyl) phosphate Contact<br />
Officer (details below) to obtain a PEC information package (which contains the necessary<br />
forms and explanatory material). For any information or assistance please contact Dr Jane<br />
Weder (details below).<br />
REQUIREMENT TO PROVIDE INFORMATION<br />
Importers, manufacturers, formulators and users of tris-(2,3-dibromopropyl) phosphate play<br />
an important role in the assessment process by providing information. The Act (sections 51<br />
and 58) enables collection of this information. The information being requested is detailed<br />
below.<br />
Where information is listed below as being required, this means there is a penalty under the<br />
Act for non-compliance.<br />
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Confidentiality may be claimed for certain items of information. Details on what items may<br />
be granted confidentiality and how to make a formal application for confidentiality are<br />
included in the information package. Note that a formal application and a fee of $500 are<br />
required.<br />
SUBMISSION OF INFORMATION<br />
The closing date for provision of information is 15 September 2004.<br />
Applicants are required to provide the following information:<br />
a) the quantities of the chemical which have been imported (as ‘pure’ or in<br />
products/mixtures) and/or manufactured by the applicant in the two years prior to this<br />
notice, and the quantities proposed to be imported and/or manufactured in the next 12<br />
months;<br />
b) the quantities of the chemical which have been formulated into products/mixtures by<br />
the applicant in 2 years prior to this notice, and the concentration of the chemical in<br />
these products/mixtures;<br />
c) the uses or potential uses of the chemical known to the applicant;<br />
d) the methods used or proposed to be used by the applicant in handling, storing,<br />
manufacturing and disposal of the chemical;<br />
e) information on human and environmental exposure to the chemical;<br />
f) copies of Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and labels for the chemical;<br />
g) any unpublished studies relevant to the toxicity (health and environmental),<br />
epidemiology and risks associated with tris-(2,3-dibromopropyl) phosphate and any<br />
other published and unpublished information relevant to the assessment;<br />
h) contact details of the persons to whom the applicant has supplied or intends to supply<br />
the chemical or products/mixtures containing the chemical. This is an important piece<br />
of information which enables <strong>NICNAS</strong> to contact downstream users for information<br />
necessary for assessment.<br />
Applicants are required to provide any relevant new information that becomes available while<br />
the chemical is a PEC.<br />
Persons who are not applicants and who have manufactured, imported or formulated tris-(2,3dibromopropyl)<br />
phosphate in the two years prior to this notice are required to provide the<br />
following information:<br />
a) the quantities of chemical and products/mixtures containing the chemical, which were<br />
imported in the two years prior to this notice;<br />
b) the quantities of the chemical which were manufactured in the two years prior to this<br />
notice;<br />
c) the quantities of the chemical which have been formulated into products/mixtures in<br />
the two years prior to this notice, and the concentration in the products/mixtures;<br />
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d) the uses of the imported/manufactured/formulated tris-(2,3-dibromopropyl) phosphate<br />
that are known to the person.<br />
e) contact details of the persons to whom the applicant has supplied or intends to supply<br />
tris-(2,3-dibromopropyl) phosphate or products/mixtures containing this chemical.<br />
Persons who are intending to formulate tris-(2,3-dibromopropyl) phosphate<br />
products/mixtures while it is a PEC are required to provide the following information by the<br />
due date or whenever it becomes known:<br />
a) the quantities of the chemical which have been, or are proposed to be, formulated into<br />
products/mixtures while the chemical is a PEC, and the concentrations in the<br />
products/mixtures.<br />
Any other persons who have relevant information (eg. users of tris-(2,3-dibromopropyl)<br />
phosphate) are encouraged to provide it.<br />
Tris-(2,3-dibromopropyl) phosphate Contact Officer: Dr Janith Wickramaratna, ph (02)<br />
8577 8846 or fax (02) 8577 8888 or email: janith.wickramaratna@nicnas.gov.au<br />
For further information or assistance, please contact Dr Jane Weder on (02) 8577 8895 or fax<br />
(02) 8577 8888 or email: jane.weder@nicnas.gov.au<br />
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29 NOTICE OF PUBLICATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL EXPOSURE<br />
ASSESSMENT REPORT FOR SHORT CHAIN CHLORINATED PARAFFINS<br />
(SCCPS)<br />
Short chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs) were assessed as priority existing chemicals<br />
(PECs) and a preliminary assessment report published in 2001. One of the recommendations<br />
of the <strong>NICNAS</strong> PEC report was that a full environmental risk assessment be carried out<br />
unless information on sewer release comes forward which indicated acceptable releases. This<br />
recommendation was based on the conclusion that that SCCPs may be a risk to sediment<br />
dwelling organisms due to improper disposal of extreme pressure lubricants used in metal<br />
working fluids.<br />
To assist in determining the need of a full environmental risk assessment <strong>NICNAS</strong> conducted<br />
an environmental exposure assessment for SCCPs. The environmental exposure assessment<br />
report has been finalised following a consultation period.<br />
This assessment report is available from the <strong>NICNAS</strong> website at:<br />
http://www.nicnas.gov.au/publications/car/pec/pecindex.htm#other<br />
Reports are also available (free) on request to:<br />
<strong>NICNAS</strong><br />
GPO Box 58<br />
Sydney NSW 2001<br />
Australia<br />
Toll free 1800 638 528<br />
or may be requested by fax: (02) 8577 8888 or email: jun.zhang@nicnas.gov.au.<br />
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30 <strong>NICNAS</strong> ALERT 3<br />
CAUTION REQUIRED: When Using Methylene Chloride in Paint Stripping<br />
Following a death in Victoria and one in New South Wales related to methylene chloride use<br />
in open tank paint stripping, <strong>NICNAS</strong> produced an Information Sheet on methylene chloride<br />
summarising the health effects of this chemical based on an internationally peer-reviewed<br />
document published by the International Programme on Chemical Safety. This report was<br />
published in 1996. Other general information including properties, uses, and current<br />
regulatory controls was also summarised. This Information Sheet has been published on the<br />
<strong>NICNAS</strong> website at http://www.nicnas.gov.au/publications/pdf/ecis_methylenechloride.pdf.<br />
In order to raise workers’ awareness of the potential hazards and the ways to reduce the risk<br />
when using this chemical, a <strong>NICNAS</strong> Alert 3 has also been produced.<br />
This Alert is available from the <strong>NICNAS</strong> website at:<br />
http://www.nicnas.gov.au/publications/pdf/Alert_3_methylenechloride.pdf.<br />
It is also available (free) on request to:<br />
<strong>NICNAS</strong><br />
GPO Box 58<br />
Sydney NSW 2001<br />
Australia<br />
Toll free 1800 638 528<br />
or may be requested by fax: (02) 8577 8888 or email: jun.zhang@nicnas.gov.au.<br />
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31 SUCCESSFUL PASSAGE OF THE INDUSTRIAL CHEMICALS<br />
(NOTIFICATION AND ASSESSMENT) AMENDMENT (LOW REGULATORY<br />
CONCERN CHEMICALS) BILL 2004<br />
The Industrial Chemicals (Notification and Assessment) Amendment (Low Regulatory<br />
Concern Chemicals) Bill 2004 (the Bill) was passed by the Senate on 24 June 2004.<br />
The Bill is expected to receive Royal Assent by 9 July 2004 and is expected to commence by<br />
Proclamation in mid-August following the passage of consequential amending regulations to<br />
the Industrial Chemicals (Notification and Assessment) Act 1989. These Regulations will<br />
enable the Bill to become operational.<br />
The most significant change affecting the industry is the new requirement for all importers<br />
and/or manufacturers of industrial chemicals to register with <strong>NICNAS</strong>.<br />
The new <strong>NICNAS</strong> registration requirement will introduce three levels of registration:<br />
• Tier 1 (new category)<br />
• Tier 2 (previously called Company Registration - lower)<br />
• Tier 3 (previously called Company Registration - upper)<br />
Tier 1 registration will apply to all importers and/or manufacturers who previously did not<br />
meet the Company Registration threshold level of $500,000. From 1 September 2004 an<br />
importer and/or manufacturer importing a relevant industrial chemical for commercial<br />
purposes will be required to register with <strong>NICNAS</strong>. An annual <strong>NICNAS</strong> administration fee<br />
of $353 will apply. <strong>NICNAS</strong> will shortly be contacting individuals and businesses to advise<br />
them of these changes and assist them in understanding the new requirements if they apply to<br />
their business activities.<br />
Other measures introduced by the Bill include:<br />
1 Audited self-assessment<br />
A new process for audited self-assessment for low regulatory concern chemicals (LRCC)<br />
categories, including an audited self-assessed assessment certificate for:<br />
• polymers of low concern;<br />
• low regulatory concern polymers;<br />
• non-hazardous chemicals; and<br />
• any other chemical, or class of chemical that is prescribed by the regulations for the<br />
purposes of the self-assessment system.<br />
The Bill also introduces annual reporting and record keeping obligations for the purposes of<br />
providing information to <strong>NICNAS</strong> and for introducers to validate self-assessment data to<br />
<strong>NICNAS</strong> inspectors during the audit process. New offence and penalty provisions have also<br />
been introduced to support these measures.<br />
2 A range of new permits<br />
New permit categories for low-hazard and/or low concern chemicals, including:<br />
• a low hazard permit for chemicals of low volume;<br />
• an early introduction permit system for low hazard and low risk chemicals; and<br />
• a new permit category for controlled use chemicals.<br />
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Some of these new permit categories are also accompanied by annual reporting and record<br />
keeping obligations. New offence and penalty provisions have also been introduced to<br />
support the new measures. The Bill also adopts administrative processes for CEC and LVC<br />
permit renewals.<br />
3 A new range of exemptions<br />
New LRCC exemptions including:<br />
• a transhipment exemption for chemicals off-loaded unopened at an Australian port or<br />
airport for a short period and kept in control of Customs before leaving Australia;<br />
• an exemption for non hazardous and low hazardous non-cosmetic chemicals for<br />
specified volumes;<br />
• an exemption for low concentration non-hazardous cosmetic chemicals imported in<br />
specified mixtures of 1% or less;<br />
• an increase to the current exemption for research, development and analysis and the<br />
general exemption for low volume chemicals.<br />
Other reforms include:<br />
• changing the definition of “cosmetics” in the Act to align it with that used under the<br />
Trade Practices legislation;<br />
• giving industry the option to nominate an assessed chemical for immediate inclusion<br />
on the Australian Inventory of Chemical Substances (AICS);<br />
• giving the Director, <strong>NICNAS</strong> the ability to put the particulars of a chemical, including<br />
any conditions to which it is subject, on the AICS and making these conditions<br />
enforceable under the Act.<br />
<strong>NICNAS</strong> will advise industry through the Gazette and the <strong>NICNAS</strong> website at<br />
www.nicnas.gov.au as the reforms become available for use by industry.<br />
For further information please contact Dusanka Sabic, Leader, Regulatory Strategy and<br />
Reform on 02 8577 8870 or email at dusanka.sabic@nicnas.gov.au<br />
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32 SECONDARY NOTIFICATION OF NOTIFIED CHEMICAL<br />
KUDE-5-(LTD/1062)<br />
Under Sub-Section 65(2) of the Industrial Chemical (Notification and Assessment) Act 1989<br />
(the Act), the Director requires the secondary notification of KUDE-5 by:<br />
Epson Australia Pty Ltd (ABN 91 002 625 783)<br />
70 Gibbes Street<br />
CHATSWOOD NSW 2067<br />
Toxikos Pty Ltd<br />
293 Waverly Road<br />
MALVERN EAST VIC 3145<br />
The data required, referring to the relevant sections of the schedule to the Act, are as follows:<br />
<strong>Part</strong> B Identity, Properties and Uses<br />
5. Import volume.<br />
9. Physical and chemical data<br />
(e) Hydrolysis as a function of pH<br />
(g) Adsorption/Desorption<br />
(h) Dissociation constant<br />
<strong>Part</strong> C Toxicity<br />
Repeated dose toxicity<br />
Genetic toxicity<br />
- chromosome damage<br />
Ecotoxicity<br />
- fish, acute toxicity<br />
- alga, growth inhibition test<br />
- inhibition of microbial respiration<br />
Biodegradation<br />
- bioaccumulation<br />
The information required should be provided to the Director of Chemical Notification and<br />
Assessment within 28 days of the publication of this notice.<br />
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33 STATUS OF INKS AND TONERS<br />
<strong>NICNAS</strong> has recently received some enquiries about ink and toner cartridges: whether they<br />
are subject to notification and assessment requirements, and whether they are included in<br />
<strong>NICNAS</strong> registration (previously known as Company Registration) calculations. Underlying<br />
these queries was the uncertainty of the status of these products, as to whether they could be<br />
considered as articles.<br />
Following the international work on harmonisation of article definitions and our legal advice,<br />
<strong>NICNAS</strong> would like to clarify that all inks and toners including inks or toners contained in<br />
pens or cartridges are industrial chemicals, regardless of the container used to hold them,<br />
whether it be a bottle or a cartridge. These products do not qualify as articles as, in their use,<br />
the chemicals they contain are released. The Handbook for Notifiers (Appendix 9 –<br />
Description of an Article) is currently being revised to reflect this determination.<br />
Any ingredients in inks and toners must be notified and assessed if they are not listed on the<br />
Australian Inventory of Chemical Substances.<br />
If you have any queries about assessment and <strong>NICNAS</strong> registration requirements as related to<br />
inks and toners, please contact Hana Hamdan (Team Leader, Innovation and Compliance) on<br />
1800 638 528.<br />
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