ENVIRONMENTAL RISK MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY
DECISION
10 July 2006
Application code
HSR06047
Application type
To import or manufacture any hazardous substance under Section
28A(2)(a) of the Hazardous Substances and New Organisms (HSNO)
Act 1996
Applicant
Mattersmiths Holdings Ltd
PO Box 156
Westpark Marina
AUCKLAND
Applicant contact:
Paul Maynard
Purpose
Blue Preserve Type DC: to import or manufacture as a wood
preservative applied at industrial treatment plants (rapid similar)
Date received
3 May 2006
Consideration date
7 July 2006
Considered by
Rob Forlong (Chief Executive, ERMA New Zealand)
1
Summary of Decision
1.1
The application to import or manufacture Blue Preserve Type DC is approved with
controls in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Hazardous Substances and New
Organisms Act 1996 (the HSNO Act), the relevant HSNO Regulations, and the HSNO
(Methodology) Order 1998 (the Methodology), based on its similar composition and
similar hazardous properties to a substance that has been approved by the Authority.
1.2
The substance has been given the following unique identifier for the ERMA New Zealand
Hazardous Substances Register:
Blue Preserve Type DC
1.3
ERMA New Zealand has adopted the European Union use classification system as the
basis for recording the nature and uses of substances approved. The following use
categories are recorded for this substance:
Main Category:
Industrial category:
Function/Use category:
3
0
39
Non-Dispersive Use
Other
Pesticides, non agricultural
Subcategory: preservative products
2
Legislative Criteria for Application
2.1
The application was lodged pursuant to section 28 of the HSNO Act. The decision was
determined in accordance with section 28A(2)(a), taking into account matters relevant to
the purpose of the HSNO Act, as specified under Part II of the HSNO Act. Unless
otherwise stated, references to section numbers in this decision refer to sections of the
HSNO Act.
2.2
Consideration of the application followed the relevant provisions of the Methodology.
Unless otherwise stated, references to clauses in this decision refer to clauses of the
Methodology.
3
Application Process
3.1
The purpose of the application is to import or manufacture Blue Preserve Type DC as a
timber treatment chemical.
3.2
The application was formally received on 3 May 2006.
3.3
The Ministry of Health and the Department of Labour Workplace Group were advised of
the application (clause 2(2)(e)).
3.4
No responses were received.
3.5
Project Team:
Margaret Keane
Applications Advisor (Hazardous Substances)
Laura Docker
Science Advisor (Hazardous Substances)
Report review and sign-out by:
Dr Robin Toy
4
Science Team Leader (Hazardous Substances)
Consideration
Sequence of the Consideration
4.1
Mattersmiths Holdings Ltd seeks approval under section 28A(2)(a) of the HSNO Act to
import or manufacture Blue Preserve Type DC.
4.2
Under section 28A(2)(a), an application can be assessed under rapid assessment
procedures if it can be shown that a substance having a similar composition and similar
hazardous properties has been approved by the Authority. Decision-making authority for
such rapid assessments has been delegated to the Chief Executive of ERMA New Zealand
(section 19(2)(d)).
4.3
The approach adopted when considering this application was:
 to identify the composition and hazardous properties of the proposed substance, Blue
Preserve Type DC, and of the “reference” similar substance provided by Mattersmiths
Holdings Ltd and other potential reference substances;
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 to determine whether Blue Preserve Type DC has a similar composition and similar
hazardous properties to the reference substance nominated or another reference
substance.
4.4
And then:
 to determine whether Blue Preserve Type DC has a similar life-cycle to the reference
substance;
 to consider whether the risks posed by Blue Preserve Type DC are the same as, less
than or greater than those posed by the reference substance;
 to consider whether there are any other effects which mean that Blue Preserve Type
DC should not be rapidly assessed; and
 to consider whether the controls that apply under the HSNO Act to the reference
substance are applicable to Blue Preserve Type DC.
Information Review
4.5
I have reviewed the information supplied by Mattersmiths Holdings Ltd and consider that
the information constitutes an adequate and appropriate basis for considering the
application (clause 8). There are no significant uncertainties (i.e. sufficient to influence
decision making) in the scientific and technical information relating to the risks of the
substance (clauses 29 and 30).
Composition of Blue Preserve Type DC relative to that of the reference
substance
4.6
Mattersmiths Holdings Ltd identified a reference substance against which Blue Preserve
Type DC should be compared as a timber treatment which was approved with controls
under the HSNO Act on 22 July 2005 and given the ERMA Approval Code HSR001674.
4.7
Both Blue Preserve Type DC and the reference substance contain the active ingredients
copper (II) ion as a copper complex and a didecyldimethylammonium compound as a
concentrated solution. The didecyldimethylammonium salt in Blue Preserve Type DC
differs from that in the reference substance and there are minor differences between the
excipients of the formulations. However, these differences do not affect the hazard
profiles. I also note that the concentration of major hazardous components in Blue
Preserve Type DC is less than that in the reference substance.
4.8
Both Blue Preserve Type DC and the reference substance are soluble concentrates.
4.9
After taking the variations in composition into account, I have concluded that the
compositions of Blue Preserve Type DC and the reference substance are of the same
nature and kind. Therefore, I am satisfied that Blue Preserve Type DC has a similar
composition to the reference substance.
Hazardous Properties of Blue Preserve Type DC relative to the Reference
Substance
4.10
Mattersmiths Holdings Ltd has provided information related to the hazardous properties of
Blue Preserve Type DC.
4.11
To be eligible for consideration under section 28A(2)(a), Blue Preserve Type DC must
have similar hazardous properties to the reference substance. The hazardous properties of
Blue Preserve Type DC and the reference substance are listed below:
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Hazard Endpoint
Acute toxicity
Respiratory sensitisation
Contact sensitisation
Developmental toxicity
Target organ systemic toxicity
Corrosivity to metals
Skin corrosivity
Eye corrosivity
Aquatic ecotoxicity
Terrestrial vertebrate ecotoxicity
4.12
Blue Preserve
Type DC
6.1E
6.8B
6.9B
8.2C
8.3A
9.1A
9.3C
Reference
Substance
6.1D
6.5A
6.5B
6.8B
6.9B
8.1A
8.2C
8.3A
9.1A
9.3C
The hazard profile of Blue Preserve Type DC is less than that of the reference substance in
terms of it not being classed as a respiratory or contact sensitiser (6.5A, 6.5B) and it is not
classed as being corrosive to metals (8.1A).
Evaluation against the Criteria for Similar Composition and Similar
Hazardous Properties
4.13
I consider that, based on the application submitted by Mattersmiths Holdings Ltd, and on
information available on the reference substance, the analysis in the preceding paragraphs
shows that the criteria for similar composition and similar hazardous properties under
section 28A(2)(a) have been met.
Part II Matters (Non Scientific Considerations)
4.14
No information has arisen during the consideration of this application that has caused me
to believe that the substance, with controls in place, could result in significant effects on:
 the sustainability of native and valued introduced flora and fauna;
 the intrinsic value of ecosystems;
 public health;
 the relationship of Māori and their culture and traditions with their ancestral lands,
water, sites, waahi tapu, valued flora and fauna, and other taonga;
 the economic and related benefits to be derived from the use of Blue Preserve Type
DC;
 New Zealand’s international obligations.
5
Life-cycle, Risks and Controls
Purpose of use
5.1
Blue Preserve Type DC is a water soluble mixture of a copper complex and quaternary
ammonium compound and is to be applied following dilution in water in industrial timber
treatment plants. The proposed use for Blue Preserve Type DC is the same as that for the
reference substance, namely wood preservation. Blue Preserve Type DC is to be used to
impregnate sawn timber or wood products to prevent degradation by fungi, wood boring
insects and termites. The active ingredients remain in the wood to provide long term
protection from insects, termites and wood degrading fungi.
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5.2
Blue Preserve Type DC would be supplied for use only by industrial timber treatment
facilities. It is not a consumer product for retail outlets.
5.3
Wood treated with Blue Preserve Type DC could be used within New Zealand for
applications with hazard rating classes H1 to H5. Accordingly, Blue Preserve Type DC
treated could be used in a wide range of areas from the protection of house framing
through to the treatment of decks and playground equipment. It could also be used on
fences, posts and poles in agricultural or horticultural applications.
Manufacture
5.4
Manufacture of the product will be the same as that for the reference substance, namely
preparation of an alkaline copper ammine solution followed by the blending of this with
the quaternary ammonium compound. The blending ratio is determined by wood
preservative specifications, which require a CuO:quat ratio of 2:1.
5.5
The substance will be manufactured as a concentrate that is then diluted (with water) at
the timber treatment site to the appropriate working strength solution (normally 0.5% m/v
to 2.0% m/v total actives depending on the concentration required in the timber). It will
only be used in industrial timber treatment plants. Blue Preserve Type DC will be
manufactured as a concentrate to reduce transportation costs.
5.6
Manufacture will be in purpose designed and operated equipment at a site approved for
the manufacture, storage and handling of hazardous chemicals used in the timber industry.
New Zealand treatment plants operate to meet the requirements of the OSH Code of
Practice for the Safe Use of Timber Preservatives and Antisapstain Chemicals and any
additional local Council requirements or from other legislation/regulations (e.g. the
Resource Management Act 1991).
Transport, Storage and Use
5.7
Blue Preserve Type DC will be transported in UN approved drums (HDPE or lined steel
drums) or in Intermediate Bulk Containers (IBCs) or in purpose designed bulk tankers.
Storage will be in secure areas with limited access to the general public.
5.8
Drums, IBCs and bulk tankers will carry a product label identifying the product,
ingredients, priority identifiers (hazard classifications), warning and first aid information,
manufacturer and contact details. In addition, the applicant has stated that a Safety Data
sheet will be available for the preservative (e.g. for the treatment company) and for the
treated timber (e.g. for treatment company, merchants, builders, users).
5.9
The timber preservative concentrate will be manufactured in New Zealand and transported
off-site in 1,000 L IBCs or 200 L drums or by bulk tanker.
5.10
Transport within New Zealand will be via road transport operators approved to handle
products classified as corrosive, ecotoxic and toxic. Although it is unlikely tanks will
rupture or leak there is potential risk of a spillage in the event of a traffic accident. Under
such circumstances site management would be by the emergency services (police, fire) to
contain the spill and oversee the recovery of liquid and clean up.
5.11
Packaging will be labelled with priority hazard identifiers and other information as
required under the HSNO regulations and can be recycled. The manufacturing site is
already approved to manufacture similar products.
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5.12
The Blue Preserve Type DC active ingredients are impregnated in the timber in the
treatment process and as the timber dries the active ingredients remain deposited in the
timber. This type of preservative is accepted as a ‘leach resistant’ water-borne
preservative. Comparative leaching studies have been undertaken to compare leaching
from Blue Preserve Type DC treated timber with existing leaching of approved alkaline
copper quaternary (ACQ) formulations.
5.13
Freshly treated timber is held on a drip pad or protected area to allow the timber to surface
dry before it is moved off-site.
Disposal
5.14
Empty concentrate containers will be rinsed with clean water, washings disposed of into
the treatment system, and the containers recycled or crushed and disposed of locally.
5.15
Delivery by returnable IBCs or by bulk tanker to New Zealand sites means there will be
no empty containers to dispose of. Returnable IBCs and tankers are rinsed with clean
water, the washings returned to the treatment system and the containers recycled.
Damaged containers are washed, crushed and disposed of to an approved landfill.
5.16
The treated timber at the end of its service life, or off-cuts, will be disposed of at an
approved landfill licensed to accept hazardous waste. The treated timber will contain
copper which will not biodegrade. Other components are biodegradable.
5.17
The applicant states that the burning of preservative treated timber is not recommended,
nor use for home heating fires or barbeques.
Conclusion
5.18
Risks during transport and use are managed by use of appropriate transport regulations,
packaging, labelling, and signage and by using specialist operators. The most significant
risks of adverse environmental events arise from potential spills as a consequence of a
road accident, transfer to a storage tank, and transfer from a storage tank containing
concentrate or dilute preservative solution or transfer from a treatment vessel at the
treatment site.
5.19
Mattersmiths Holdings Ltd believe that following normal manufacturing practice, the
OSH timber treatment Code of Practice and disposal guidelines and with adherence to the
HSNO default controls any potential adverse risks during the product life cycle
(manufacture, transport, use and disposal) will be minimised.
5.20
Overall risks posed by the substance and its use are the same as for the reference
substance. Accordingly, a detailed risk assessment on Blue Preserve Type DC is not
warranted.
5.21
Taking into account the similar use of Blue Preserve Type DC and the reference
substance, I consider that the risks associated with the use of Blue Preserve Type DC will
be no greater than those of the reference substance.
5.22
I note that there are no other matters (section 6) that would prevent this application for
Blue Preserve Type DC from being approved by rapid assessment.
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5.23
I therefore consider that, given the similarities in composition, hazard properties and the
risks associated with the life-cycle, the controls as applied to the reference substance are
equally applicable to Blue Preserve Type DC including the following variations:
Additional Controls under Section 77A
5.24
The following controls are applied to Blue Preserve Type DC under section 77A:
5.25
“Blue Preserve Type DC shall only be used as an agent in the preservation treatment of
timber at industrial sites”
5.26
I consider that this control is appropriate because of the intended use of the substance and
note that a similar use restriction has been placed on the reference substance.
5.27
“The controls relating to stationary container systems (as provided in Schedule 8 of the
Hazardous Substances (Dangerous Goods and Scheduled Toxic Substances) Transfer
Notice (New Zealand Gazette Issue No 35, 26 March 2004, as amended by Issue No. 128,
1 October 2004 and by Issue No. 208, 16 December 2005), shall apply to this substance,
notwithstanding clause 1(1) of the schedule.”
5.28
I note that, as a means of managing the risks from Blue Preserve Type DC, additional
controls relating to stationary container systems are necessary. These provisions are
currently provided in Schedule 8 of the Hazardous Substances (Dangerous Goods and
Scheduled Toxic Substances) Transfer Notice 2004 (New Zealand Gazette of 26 March
2004, No. 35, as amended by No. 128, 1 October 2004 and No. 208, 16 December 2005).
5.29
These additional controls are applied to the reference substance and I consider them to be
equally applicable to Blue Preserve Type DC.
5.30
The following subclauses shall be added after subclause (3) of regulation 36 of the
Hazardous Substances (Emergency Management) Regulations 2001:
(4) For the purposes of this regulation, and regulations 37 to 40, where this
substance is contained in pipework that is installed and operated so as to manage
any loss of containment in the pipework it—
(a) is not to be taken into account in determining whether a place is required to
have a secondary containment system; and
(b) is not required to be located in a secondary containment system.
(5) In this clause, pipework—
(a) means piping that—
(i) is connected to a stationary container; and
(ii) is used to transfer a hazardous substance into or out of the stationary
container; and
(b) includes a process pipeline or a transfer line.
Regulation 36 relates to level 3 emergency management requirements. I consider that as a
means of managing the risks from Blue Preserve Type DC, the above sub-clauses are
necessary. I note that these sub-clauses have been applied to the reference substance by
Gazette Notice (Issue No. 72). I consider that these controls are relevant to this substance,
and note that no other such controls have been specified under the HSNO Act. In
accordance with section 77A(4)(a) of the HSNO Act, I am satisfied that imposing these
additional controls is more effective than any other specified controls in terms of their
effect on the management, use and risks of Blue Preserve Type DC.
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Variation of Controls under Section 77
5.31
Control code I16 (Regulation 25 of the Hazardous Substance (Identification) Regulations
2001) relates to requirements for identifying on the substance label every ingredient that
would, independently of any other ingredient, give Blue Preserve Type DC a hazard
classification of 6.8 and 6.9. Noting that this substance does not pose a high risk to human
health, I consider that this control may be varied under section 77(4)(a) so that component
B1 that would, independently of any other ingredient, cause Blue Preserve Type DC to be
classified as a 6.8 substance, does not require identification on the substance label. I
consider that this variation should only apply to the substance label and that
documentation requirements (Regulation 39 of the Hazardous Substances (Identification)
Regulations 2001) apply as though control I16 has not been varied. Components required
to be identified on the label and documentation are summarised below:
Substance Label
Components
to be
Identified
copper complex
didecyldimethylammonium compound
Documentation
(eg SDS)
copper complex
didecyldimethylammonium compound
Component B1
5.32
The following controls have not been listed as the conditions required for the controls to
be triggered are not met:
 Control T8, specifying the requirements for class 6.1 substances that are (lawfully) laid
or applied outdoors for terrestrial vertebrate pest control. If it was ever intended to use
Blue Preserve Type DC as a vertebrate poison, this would require registration under the
Agricultural Compounds and Veterinary Medicines Act 1997 and would trigger a
reassessment under the HSNO Act.
 Control E2, specifying requirements relating to application rates, as this control only
applies to substances applied to an area of land, air or water.
 Control E4, as it relates to class 9.3 substances that are intentionally released into the
environment in granular or coated seeds for the purposes of terrestrial vertebrate pest
control.
 Control E5, as it relates to highly ecotoxic substances used for biocidal action in an
application from which the substance is likely to enter air or water.
5.33
Control T1 relates to the setting of Tolerable Exposure Limits (TELs). It is considered
this control is not applicable for this substance as the requirement to set an Acceptable
Daily Exposure (ADE) was not met and also for consistency with the reference substance.
I consider that under the conditions of normal use, non-worker exposure would be limited
to contact with raw treated timber surfaces, and such exposures would be unlikely to result
in an appreciable toxic effect.
5.34
Control T2 relates to controlling exposure in places of work through the setting of WESs.
WES values specified in the document described as “Workplace Exposure Standards”,
published by the Occupational Safety and Health Service (OSH), Department of Labour,
January 2002, are adopted. It is noted that a WES has been set by the Department of
Labour for copper dusts and mists. I have adopted this value for Blue Preserve Type DC:
Copper Dusts and Mists: Time Weighted Average (TWA) of 1 mg/m3.
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5.35
Control E1 relates to the setting of Environmental Exposure Limits (EELs). The
following water EEL was derived for component B1 in a previous application (approval
HSR002695) and is applicable here:
Component B1: EEL water = 0.18µg/L
5.36
Controls E7, AH1 and TR1 relate to approved handler and tracking requirements. The
Agency notes that this substance is not intended for wide-dispersive use and considers that
the requirements for tracking and approved handlers may be deleted under section
77(4)(a).
5.37
Controls T4 and E6, are combined under section 77(5) as they both relate to requirements
for equipment used to handle hazardous substances.
5.38
Controls P3, P13, P14 and P15 are combined (section 77(5)) as they all relate to
packaging requirements for this substance, with P14 taking effect as the most stringent of
the controls.
5.39
Controls D4 and D5 are combined (section 77(5)) as they both relate to disposal
requirements for this substance.
5.40
There have also been changes in legislation subsequent to the approval of the reference
substance. These regulatory changes now also apply to the reference substance (section
77(2)(a)).
5.41
The list of controls for Blue Preserve Type DC is detailed in Appendix 1.
6
Environmental User Charges
6.1
Section 96 of the HSNO Act provides that the Authority may identify and report to the
Minister where it considers that a reduction in the likely occurrence of adverse effects
similar to that achieved by the controls attached to any substance could be achieved by
any environmental user charge, or a combination of an environmental user charge and
controls.
6.2
I consider that the use of controls is the most effective means of managing the risks
throughout the life cycle of Blue Preserve Type DC. The imposition of an environmental
user charge instead of, or in combination with controls, is therefore not required at this
time.
7
Decision
7.1
Having considered the composition and hazardous properties for Blue Preserve Type DC,
I am satisfied that this substance meets the criteria for rapid assessment under section
28A(2)(a) of the HSNO Act in that it has a similar composition and similar hazardous
properties to an approved substance.
7.2
In considering Blue Preserve Type DC to be similar to an existing substance approved
under section 29 of the HSNO Act, in accordance with clause 36(2)(b) of the
Methodology, I have considered section 28A(2)(a) of the HSNO Act and also applied the
following criteria in the Methodology:
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



clause 9 – equivalent of sections 5, 6 and 8;
clause 12 – evaluation of assessment of risks;
clause 21 – the decision accords with the requirements of the Act and regulations;
clause 24 – the use of recognised risk identification, assessment, evaluation and
management techniques;
 clause 25 – the evaluation of risks; and
 clause 35 – the costs and benefits of varying the default controls.
7.3
Having regard for the controls that applied to the reference substance, I am satisfied that
the controls imposed will be adequate to manage the adverse effects of Blue Preserve
Type DC.
7.4
The application is accordingly approved pursuant to section 28A(2)(a) of the HSNO Act
with controls as listed in Appendix 1.
Rob Forlong
Date 10 July 2006
Chief Executive, ERMA New Zealand
ERMA New Zealand Approval code:
Blue Preserve Type DC
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Appendix 1: Controls Applying to Blue Preserve Type DC
The controls imposed on Blue Preserve Type DC are as follows. The regulations cited should be
referred to for definitions and exemptions. The ERMA New Zealand publication “User Guide to
HSNO Control Regulations” provides useful guidance on the controls.
Control
Code1
Regulation2
Explanation3
Hazardous Substances (Classes 6, 8 and 9 Controls) Regulations 2001 -Toxic Property Controls
T2
29, 30
Controlling exposure in places of work
A workplace exposure standard (WES) is designed to protect persons in the
workplace from the adverse effects of Blue Preserve Type DC. A WES is an
airborne concentration of a substance (expressed as mg substance/m3 of air or
ppm in air), which must not be exceeded in a workplace and applies to every
place of work.
The following WES has been set:
Copper Dusts and Mists: TWA = 1 mg/m3
T4, E6
7
Requirements for equipment used to handle hazardous substances
Any equipment used to handle Blue Preserve Type DC (e.g. impregnation
equipment) must retain and/or dispense Blue Preserve Type DC in the manner
intended, i.e. without leakage, and must be accompanied by sufficient
information so that this can be achieved.
T5
8
Requirements for protective clothing and equipment
Protective clothing/equipment must be employed when Blue Preserve Type
DC is being handled. The clothing/equipment must be designed, constructed
and operated to ensure that the person does not come into contact with Blue
Preserve Type DC and is not directly exposed to a concentration of Blue
Preserve Type DC that is greater than the WES for it.
The person in charge must ensure that people using the protective
clothing/equipment have access to sufficient information specifying how the
clothing/equipment may be used, and the requirements for maintaining the
clothing/equipment.
T7
10
Restrictions on the carriage of hazardous substances on passenger service
vehicles
In order to limit the potential for public exposure to Blue Preserve Type DC,
the maximum quantity per package of Blue Preserve Type DC permitted to be
carried on passenger service vehicles is 1.0 L.
Hazardous Substances (Classes 6, 8 and 9 Controls) Regulations 2001 - Ecotoxic Property Controls
E1
32-45
Limiting exposure to ecotoxic substances
This control relates to the setting of environmental exposure limits (EELs). An
EEL establishes the maximum concentration of Blue Preserve Type DC legally
allowable in a particular (non target) environmental medium (e.g. soil or
sediment or water), including deposition of a substance onto surfaces (e.g. as
in spray drift deposition).
An EEL can be established by one of three means:
 applying the default EELs specified;
 adopting an established EEL;
 calculating an EEL from an assessment of available ecotoxicological data.
The following EEL has been set:
Component B1: EELwater = 0.18µg/L
1
Note: The numbering system used in this column relates to the coding system used in the ERMA New Zealand Controls Matrix. This links the
hazard classification categories to the regulatory controls triggered by each category. It is available from the ERMA New Zealand website
www.ermanz.govt.nz/resources and is also contained in the ERMA New Zealand User Guide to the HSNO Control Regulations.
2
These Regulations form the controls applicable to this substance. Refer to the cited Regulations for the formal specification, and for definitions and
exemptions. The accompanying explanation is intended for guidance only.
3
These explanations are for guidance only. Refer to the cited Regulations for the formal specification, and for definitions and exemptions.
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Control
Code1
Regulation2
Explanation3
Hazardous Substances (Identification) Regulations 2001
The Identification Regulations prescribe requirements with regard to
identification of Blue Preserve Type DC in terms of:
 information that must be “immediately available” with Blue Preserve Type
DC (priority and secondary identifiers). This information is generally
provided by way of the product label;
 documentation that must be available in the workplace, generally provided
by way of SDS;
 signage at a place where there is a large quantity of Blue Preserve Type
DC.
I1
6, 7, 32-35, 36
General identification requirements
(1)-(7)
These controls relate to the duties of suppliers and persons in charge of Blue
Preserve Type DC with respect to identification (essentially labelling)
(Regulations 6 and 7), accessibility of the required information (Regulations
32 and 33) and presentation of the required information with respect to
comprehensibility, clarity and durability (Regulations 34, 35, 36(1)-(7))
Regulation 6 – Identification duties of suppliers
Suppliers of Blue Preserve Type DC must ensure it is labelled with all relevant
priority identifier information (as required by Regulations 8-17) and secondary
identifier information (as required by Regulations 18-30) before supplying it to
any other person. This includes ensuring that the priority identifier
information is available to any person handling Blue Preserve Type DC within
two seconds (Regulation 32), and the secondary identifier information
available within 10 seconds (Regulation 33).
Suppliers must also ensure that no information is supplied with Blue Preserve
Type DC (or its packaging) that suggests it belongs to a class or subclass that it
does not in fact belong to.
Regulation 7 – Identification duties of persons in charge
Persons in charge of Blue Preserve Type DC must ensure it is labelled with all
relevant priority identifier information (as required by Regulations 8 to 17) and
secondary identifier information (as required by Regulations 18 to 30) before
supplying it to any other person. This includes ensuring that the priority
identifier information is available to any person handling Blue Preserve Type
DC within two seconds (Regulation 32), and the secondary identifier
information is available within 10 seconds (Regulation 33).
Persons in charge must also ensure that no information is supplied with Blue
Preserve Type DC (or its packaging) that suggests it belongs to a class or
subclass that it does not in fact belong to.
Regulations 32 and 33 – Accessibility of information
All priority identifier Information (as required by Regulations 8 to 17) must be
available within two seconds, e.g. on the label
All secondary identifier Information (as required by Regulations 18 to 30)
must be available within 10 seconds, e.g. on the label.
Regulations 34, 35, 36(1)-(7) – Comprehensibility, Clarity and Durability of
information
All required priority and secondary identifiers must be presented in a way that
meets the performance standards in these Regulations. In summary:
 any information provided (either written or oral) must be readily
understandable and in English;
 any information provided in written or pictorial form must be able to be
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Control
Code1
Regulation2
I2
8
I3
I8
9
14
I9
18
I10
19
Explanation3
easily read or perceived by a person with average eyesight under normal
lighting conditions;
 any information provided in an audible form must be able to be easily heard
by a person with average hearing;
 any information provided must be in a durable format i.e. the information
requirements with respect to clarity must be able to be met throughout the
lifetime of the (packaged) Blue Preserve Type DC under the normal
conditions of storage, handling and use.
Priority identifiers for corrosive substances
This requirement specifies that Blue Preserve Type DC must be prominently
identified as being corrosive. In addition, information must be provided on the
need to prevent access to Blue Preserve Type DC by children, unless the
substance is being used in a place of work, or part of a place of work, where
children will not lawfully be present.
This information must be available to any person handling Blue Preserve Type
DC within two seconds (Regulation 32) and can be provided by way of signal
headings or commonly understood pictograms on the label.
Priority identifiers for ecotoxic substances
This requirement specifies that Blue Preserve Type DC must be prominently
identified as being ecotoxic.
This information must be available to any person handling Blue Preserve Type
DC within two seconds (Regulation 32) and can be provided by way of signal
headings or commonly understood pictograms on the label.
Priority identifiers for certain toxic substances
This requirement specifies that Blue Preserve Type DC must be prominently
identified as being toxic. In addition, information must be provided on the
general degree and type of hazard of the substance (unless it is used in a place
of work where the general public may not lawfully be present), and the need to
restrict access to the substance by children.
This information must be available to any person handling Blue Preserve Type
DC within two seconds (Regulation 32) and can be provided by way of signal
headings or commonly understood pictograms on the label.
Secondary identifiers for all hazardous substances
This control relates to detail required for Blue Preserve Type DC on the
product label. This information must be accessible within 10 seconds
(Regulation 33) and could be provided on secondary panels on the product
label. The following information is required:
 an indication (which may include its common name, chemical name, or
registered trade name) that unequivocally identifies it; and
 enough information to enable its New Zealand importer, supplier, or
manufacturer to be contacted, either in person or by telephone; and
 in the case of a substance which, when in a closed container, is likely to
become more hazardous over time or develop additional hazardous
properties, or become a hazardous substance of a different class or subclass,
a description of each likely change and the date by which it is likely to
occur.
Secondary identifiers for corrosive substances
This control relates to the additional label detail required for Blue Preserve
Type DC. This information must be accessible within 10 seconds (Regulation
33) and could be provided on secondary panels on the product label. The
following information must be provided:
 an indication of its general degree and general type of corrosive hazard (i.e.
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corrosive to dermal tissue and ocular tissue);
 an indication of the circumstances in which it may harm skin or eye tissue,
and the type and extent of harm it is likely to cause;
 the name and concentration of Components A and B1.
Secondary identifiers for ecotoxic substances
This control relates to the additional label detail required for Blue Preserve
Type DC. This information must be accessible within 10 seconds (Regulation
33) and could be provided on secondary panels on the product label. The
following information must be provided:
 an indication of the circumstances in which it may harm living organisms;
 an indication of the kind and extent of the harm it is likely to cause to living
organisms;
 an indication of the steps to be taken to prevent harm to living organisms;
 an indication of its general type and degree of hazard (i.e. very ecotoxic in
the aquatic environment, harmful to terrestrial vertebrates).
Secondary identifiers for toxic substances
This control relates to the additional label detail required for Blue Preserve
Type DC. This information must be accessible within 10 seconds (Regulation
33) and could be provided on secondary panels on the product label. The
following information must be provided:
 an indication of its general type and degree of toxic hazard (i.e. acutely
toxic, suspected human reproductive or developmental toxicant,
harmful to human target organs or systems);
 an indication of the circumstances in which it may harm human beings;
 an indication of the kinds of harm it may cause to human beings, and the
likely extent of each kind of harm;
 an indication of the steps to be taken to prevent harm to human beings.
Use of Generic Names
This control provides the option of using a generic name to identify groups of
ingredients where such ingredients are required to be listed on the product
label as specified by Regulations 19(f) and 25 (e) and (f).
A generic name may also be used to identify a specific ingredient required by
Regulation 25(f) to be identified, if section 55 or section 57 of the Act applies
(withholding information on confidentiality grounds).
The generic name must identify the key chemical entities and functional
groups in the ingredients that contribute to their hazardous properties.
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29-31
[Regulations 19(f) and 25 (e) and (f) specify a requirement to list on the
product label, the name and concentration of Components A and B1].
Use of Concentration Ranges
This control provides the option of providing concentration ranges for those
ingredients whose concentrations are required to be stated on the product label
as specified by Regulations 19(f) and 25(e) and (f).
[Regulations 19(f) and 25(e) and (f) specify a requirement to list on the
product label, the name and concentration of Components A and B1].
Alternative information in certain cases
Regulation 29 – Substances in fixed bulk containers or bulk transport
containers
This Regulation relates to alternative ways of presenting the priority and
secondary identifier information required by Regulations 8 to 25 when Blue
Preserve Type DC is contained in fixed bulk containers or bulk transport
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containers.
Regulation 29(1) specifies that for fixed bulk containers, it is sufficient
compliance if there is available at all times to people near the container,
information that identifies the type and general degree of hazard of Blue
Preserve Type DC.
Regulation 29(2) specifies that for bulk transport containers, it is sufficient
compliance if Blue Preserve Type DC is labelled or marked in compliance
with the requirements of the Land Transport Rule 45001, Civil Aviation Act
1990 or Maritime Transport Act 1994.
Regulation 30 – Substances in multiple packaging
This Regulation relates to situations when Blue Preserve Type DC is in
multiple packaging and the outer packaging obscures some or all of the
required substance information. In such cases, the outer packaging must:
 be clearly labelled with all relevant priority identifier information i.e. the
hazardous properties of Blue Preserve Type DC must be identified; or
 be labelled or marked in compliance with either the Land Transport Rule
45001, Civil Aviation Act 1990 or the Maritime Safety Act 1994 as
relevant; or
 bear the EU pictogram “Dangerous to the Environment” (‘dead fish and
tree’ on orange background); or
 bear the relevant class or subclass label assigned by the UN Model
Regulations.
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Regulation 31 – Alternative information when substances are imported
This Regulation relates to alternative information requirements for Blue
Preserve Type DC that is imported into New Zealand in a closed package or in
a freight container and will be transported to its destination without being
removed from that package or container. In these situations, it is sufficient
compliance with HSNO if the package or container is labelled or marked in
compliance with the requirements of the Land Transport Rule 45001.
Documentation required in places of work
These controls relate to the duties of suppliers and persons in charge of places
of work with respect to provision of documentation (essentially Safety Data
Sheets) (Regulations 37, 38 and 50); the general content requirements of the
documentation (Regulation 39 and 47); the accessibility and presentation of the
required documentation with respect to comprehensibility and clarity
(Regulation 48).
These controls are triggered when Blue Preserve Type DC is held in the
workplace in quantities equal to or greater than 1.0 L.
Regulation 37 – Documentation duties of suppliers
A supplier must provide documentation containing all relevant information
required by Regulations 39 to 48 when selling or supplying to another person a
quantity of Blue Preserve Type DC equal to or greater than 1.0 L, if Blue
Preserve Type DC is to be used in a place of work and the supplier has not
previously provided the documentation to that person.
Regulation 38 – Documentation duties of persons in charge of places of work
The person in charge of any place of work where Blue Preserve Type DC is
present in quantities equal to or greater than those specified in Regulation 38
(and with reference to Schedule 2 of the Identification Regulations), must
ensure that every person handling Blue Preserve Type DC has access to the
documentation required for each hazardous substance concerned. The person
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in charge must also ensure that the documentation does not contain any
information that suggests that Blue Preserve Type DC belongs to a class or
subclass it does not in fact belong to.
Regulation 39 – General content requirements for documentation
The documentation provided with Blue Preserve Type DC must include the
following information:
 the unequivocal identity of Blue Preserve Type DC (e.g. the CAS number,
chemical name, common name, UN number, registered trade name(s));
 a description of the physical state, colour and odour of Blue Preserve Type
DC;
 if the Blue Preserve Type DC’s physical state may alter over the expected
range of workplace temperatures, the documentation must include a
description of the temperatures at which the changes in physical state may
occur and the nature of those changes;
 in the case of a substance that, when in a closed container, is likely to
become more hazardous over time or develop additional hazardous
properties, or become a hazardous substance of a different class, the
documentation must include a description of each likely change and the
date by which it is likely to occur;
 contact details for the New Zealand supplier / manufacturer /importer;
 all emergency management and disposal information required for Blue
Preserve Type DC;
 the date on which the documentation was prepared;
 the name, concentration and CAS number of Components A, B1 and B4.
Regulation 47 – Information not included in approval
This Regulation relates to the provision of specific documentation information
(e.g. as provided on an SDS). If information required by Regulations 39 to 46
was not included in the information used for the approval of Blue Preserve
Type DC by the Authority, it is sufficient compliance with those Regulations if
reference is made to that information requirement along with a comment
indicating that such information is not applicable to that substance.
Regulation 48 – Location and presentation requirements for documentation
All required documentation must be available to a person handling Blue
Preserve Type DC in a place of work within 10 minutes. The documentation
must be readily understandable by any fully-trained worker required to have
access to it and must be easily read, under normal lighting conditions, at a
distance of not less than 0.3m.
Regulation 49 – Documentation requirements for vehicles
This Regulation provides for the option of complying with documentation
requirements as specified in the various Land, Sea and Air transport rules
when Blue Preserve Type DC is being transported.
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Regulation 50 – Documentation to be supplied on request
Notwithstanding Regulation 37 above, a supplier must provide the required
documentation to any person in charge of a place of work (where Blue
Preserve Type DC is present) if asked to do so by that person.
Specific documentation requirements for corrosive substances
The documentation provided with Blue Preserve Type DC must include the
following information:
 its general degree and type of corrosive hazard (i.e. corrosive to dermal
tissue and ocular tissue);
 a full description of the circumstances in which it may cause unintentional
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damage to tissue or metallic objects;
 its pH or pH range.
Specific documentation requirements for ecotoxic substances
The documentation provided with Blue Preserve Type DC must include the
following information:
 its general degree and type of ecotoxic hazard (i.e. very ecotoxic in the
aquatic environment, harmful to terrestrial vertebrates);
 a full description of the circumstances in which it may harm living
organisms and the extent of that harm;
 a full description of the steps to be taken to prevent harm to living
organisms;
 a summary of the available acute and chronic (ecotox) data used to define
the (ecotox) subclass or subclasses in which it is classified;
 its bio-concentration factor or octanol-water partition coefficient;
 its expected soil or water degradation rate;
 any EELs set by the Authority.
Specific documentation requirements for toxic substances
The documentation provided with Blue Preserve Type DC must include the
following information:
 its general degree and type of toxic hazard (i.e. acutely toxic, suspected
human reproductive or developmental toxicant, harmful to human
target organs or systems);
 a full description of the circumstances in which it may harm human beings;
 the kinds of harm it may cause to human beings;
 a full description of the steps to be taken to prevent harm to human beings;
 the percentage of volatile substance in the liquid formulation, and the
temperature at which the percentages were measured;
 a summary of the available acute and chronic (toxicity) data used to define
the (toxic) subclass or subclasses in which it is classified;
 the symptoms or signs of injury or ill health associated with each likely
route of exposure;
 the dose, concentration, or conditions of exposure likely to cause injury or
ill health;
 any TELs or WESs set by the Authority.
Duties of persons in charge of places with respect to signage
These controls specify the requirements for signage, in terms of content,
presentation and positioning at places where Blue Preserve Type DC is held in
quantities exceeding 100 L.
Signs are required:
 at every entrance to the building and/or location (vehicular and pedestrian)
where Blue Preserve Type DC is present
 at each entrance to rooms or compartments where Blue Preserve Type DC
is present;
 immediately adjacent to the area where Blue Preserve Type DC is located
in an outdoor area.
The information provided in the signage needs to be understandable over a
distance of 10 metres and be sufficient to:
 advise that the location contains hazardous substances;
 describe the general type of hazard of each substance (e.g. toxic);
 where the signage is immediately adjacent to Blue Preserve Type DC
storage areas, describe the precautions needed to safely manage the
substance.
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Advertising corrosive and toxic substances
Any advertisement for Blue Preserve Type DC must include information that
identifies the substance is toxic and corrosive, and indicates the need to restrict
access by children (unless the substance is to be used in a place of work where
children may not lawfully be present). In addition, it must specify the general
degree and type of hazard (unless it is to be used in a place of work where
members of the public may not lawfully be present).
Hazardous Substances (Packaging) Regulations 2001
P1
5, 6, 7 (1), 8
General packaging requirements
These controls relate to the ability of the packaging to retain its contents,
allowable packaging markings with respect to design approvals, factors
affecting choice of suitable packaging, and compatibility of Blue Preserve
Type DC with any previous contents of the packaging.
Regulation 5 – Ability to retain contents
Packaging for Blue Preserve Type DC must ensure that, when the package is
closed, there is no visible release of Blue Preserve Type DC, and that it
maintains its ability to retain its contents in temperatures from –10oC to +50oC.
The packaging must also maintain its ability to retain its remaining contents if
part of the contents is removed from the package and the packaging is then reclosed. The packaging in direct contact with Blue Preserve Type DC must not
be significantly affected or weakened by contact with Blue Preserve Type DC
such that the foregoing requirements cannot be met.
Regulation 6 – Packaging markings
Packages containing Blue Preserve Type DC must not be marked in
accordance with the UN Model Regulations unless:
 the markings comply with the relevant provisions of that document; and
 the packaging complies with the tests set out in Schedule 1, 2 or 3
(Packaging Regulations) respectively; and
 the design of the packaging has been test certified as complying with those
tests.
Regulation 7(1) – Requirements when packing hazardous substance
When packing Blue Preserve Type DC, account must be taken of its physical
state and properties, and packaging must be selected that complies with the
requirements of Regulation 5, and Regulations 9 to 21.
Regulation 8 – Compatibility
Blue Preserve Type DC must not be packed in packaging that has been
previously packed with substances with which it is incompatible unless all
traces of the previous substance have been removed.
Regulation 9A and 9B – Large Packaging
Large packaging may be used to contain Blue Preserve Type DC in New
Zealand if it has been constructed, marked and tested as a large package as
provided in Chapter 6.6 of the 13th revised edition of the UNRTDG, 2003.
“Large Packaging” does not include:
 a tank, tank wagon or transportable container (as defined in the Hazardous
Substances (Tank Wagons and Transportable Containers) Regulations
2004; or
 a stationary container system, a stationary tank or a tank (as defined in the
Hazardous substances (Dangerous Goods and Scheduled Toxic Substances)
Transfer Notice 2004.
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P14, P15
9, 19, 20, 21
Packaging requirements for Blue Preserve Type DC
Blue Preserve Type DC in quantities over 1.0 L must be packaged according
to Schedule 3 (UN PGIII), but must be packaged according to Schedule 3 or
Schedule 4 when in quantities equal to or less than 1.0 L.
Blue Preserve Type DC that is offered for sale in a package of less than 2.5 L
must be in child resistant packaging (i.e. toxic substances liable to be in
homes). However, if Blue Preserve Type DC is for use in a place of work to
which children do not have access, this requirement is not mandatory.
PG3
Schedule 3
This schedule describes the (minimum) packaging requirements that must be
complied with for this substance when packaged in quantities of more than 1.0
L. The tests in Schedule 3 correlate to the packaging requirements of UN
Packing Group III (UN PGIII).
PS4
Schedule 4
This schedule describes the minimum packaging requirements that must be
complied with for this substance when packaged in quantities equal to or less
than 1.0 L.
Hazardous Substances (Disposal) Regulations 2001
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8, 9
Disposal requirements for toxic, ecotoxic and corrosive substances
Blue Preserve Type DC must be disposed of by:
 treating it so that it is no longer a hazardous substance, including depositing
the substance in a landfill, incinerator or sewage facility. However, this
does not include dilution of the substance with any other substance prior to
discharge to the environment; or
 discharging it to the environment provided that after reasonable mixing, the
concentration of the substance in any part of the environment outside the
mixing zone does not exceed any TEL (tolerable exposure limit) or EEL
(environmental exposure limit) set by the Authority for that substance; or
 exporting it from New Zealand as a hazardous waste.
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Disposal requirements for packages of Blue Preserve Type DC and are no
longer to be used for that purpose. Such packages must be either
decontaminated/treated or rendered incapable of containing any substance
(hazardous or otherwise) and then disposed of in a manner that is consistent
with the disposal requirements for Blue Preserve Type DC. In addition, the
manner of disposal must take into account the material that the package is
manufactured from.
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Disposal information requirements
These controls relate to the provision of information concerning disposal
(essentially on the label) that must be provided when selling or supplying a
quantity of Blue Preserve Type DC that exceeds 0.1 L.
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Information must be provided on appropriate methods of disposal and
information may be supplied warning of methods of disposal that should be
avoided, i.e. that would not comply with the Disposal Regulations. Such
information must be accessible to a person handling Blue Preserve Type DC
within 10 seconds and must comply with the requirements for
comprehensibility, clarity and durability as described in Regulations 34-36 of
the Identification Regulations (code I1).
Disposal documentation requirements
These controls relate to the provision of documentation concerning disposal
(essentially in an SDS) that must be provided when selling or supplying a
quantity of Blue Preserve Type DC that exceeds 1.0 L.
The documentation must describe one or more methods of disposal (that
comply with the Disposal Regulations) and describe any precautions that must
be taken. Such documentation must be accessible to a person handling Blue
Preserve Type DC at a place of work within 10 minutes and must comply with
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the requirements for comprehensibility and clarity as described in Regulations
48(2), (3) and (4) of the Identification Regulations (code I21).
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Level 1 emergency management information: General requirements
These controls relate to the provision of emergency management information
(essentially on the label) that must be provided with Blue Preserve Type DC
when present in quantities equal to or greater than 0.1 L.
Regulation 6 describes the duties of suppliers, Regulation 7 describes the
duties of persons in charge of places, Regulation 9 describes the requirement
for the availability of the information (10 seconds) and Regulation 10 gives the
requirements relating to the presentation of the information with respect to
comprehensibility, clarity and durability. These requirements correspond with
those relating to secondary identifiers required by the Identification
Regulations (code I1, Regulations 6, 7, 32–35, 36(1)-(7)).
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Regulation 11 provides for the option of complying with the information
requirements of the transport rules when Blue Preserve Type DC is being
transported.
Information requirements for corrosive substances
The following information must be provided with Blue Preserve Type DC
when present in quantities equal to or greater than 0.1 L:
 a description of the usual symptoms of exposure;
 a description of the first aid to be given;
 a 24-hour emergency service telephone number.
Information requirements for toxic substances
The following information must be provided when Blue Preserve Type DC is
present in quantities equal to or greater than 1.0 L:
 a description of the first aid to be given;
 a 24-hour emergency service telephone number.
Information requirements for ecotoxic substances
The following information must be provided with Blue Preserve Type DC
when present in quantities equal to or greater than 0.1 L:
 a description of the parts of the environment likely to be immediately
affected by it;
 a description of its typical effects on those parts of the environment;
 a statement of any immediate actions that may be taken to prevent Blue
Preserve Type DC from entering or affecting those parts of the
environment.
Level 2 emergency management documentation requirements
These controls relate to the duties of suppliers and persons in charge of places
of work with respect to the provision of emergency management
documentation (essentially Safety Data Sheets). This documentation must be
provided where Blue Preserve Type DC is sold or supplied, or held in a
workplace, in quantities equal to or greater than 1.0 L.
Regulations 12 and 13 describe the duties of suppliers, regulation 14 describes
the duties of persons in charge of places of work, regulation 15 provides for
the option of complying with documentation requirements of the transport
rules when Blue Preserve Type DC is being transported, and regulation 16
specifies requirements for general contents of the documentation.
Regulation 18 prescribes location and presentation requirements for the
documentation, i.e. it must be available within 10 minutes, be readily
understandable, comprehensible and clear. These requirements correspond
with those relating to documentation required by the Identification regulations
(code I21).
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Level 3 emergency management requirements – emergency response plans
These Regulations relate to the requirement for an emergency response plan to
be available at any place (excluding aircraft or ships) where Blue Preserve
Type DC is held (or reasonably likely to be held on occasion) in quantities
greater than 100 L.
The emergency response plan must describe all of the likely emergencies that
may arise from the breach or failure of controls. The type of information that
is required to be included in the plan is specified in Regulations 29 to 30.
Requirements relating to the availability of equipment, materials and people
are provided in Regulation 31, requirements regarding the availability of the
plan are provided in Regulation 32 and requirements for testing the plan are
described in Regulation 33.
Level 3 emergency management requirements – secondary containment
These Regulations relate to the requirement for a secondary containment
system to be installed at any fixed location where Blue Preserve Type DC is
held in quantities equal to or greater than 100 L.
Regulation 36 prescribes requirements for secondary containment systems for
pooling substances. Regulation 37 prescribes requirements for places where
hazardous substances are held above ground in containers each holding up to
60 L or less. Regulation 38 prescribes requirements for places where
hazardous substances are held above ground in containers each holding
between 60 L and 450 L. Regulation 39 prescribes requirements for places
where hazardous substances are held above ground in containers each holding
more than 450 L. Regulation 40 prescribes requirements for places where
hazardous substances are held underground. Regulation 41 prescribes
requirements for secondary containment systems that contain substances of
specific hazard classifications, e.g. there is a requirement to prevent substances
from coming into contact with incompatible materials, and a requirement to
exclude energy sources when class 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 substances are contained).
The following subclauses shall be added after subclause (3) of regulation
36:
(4) For the purposes of this regulation, and regulations 37 to 40, where
this substance is contained in pipework that is installed and operated
so as to manage any loss of containment in the pipework it—
(a) is not to be taken into account in determining whether a place
is required to have a secondary containment system; and
(b) is not required to be located in a secondary containment
system.
(5) In this clause, pipework—
(a) means piping that—
(i) is connected to a stationary container; and
(ii) is used to transfer a hazardous substance into or out of the
stationary container; and
(b) includes a process pipeline or a transfer line.
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Level 3 emergency management requirements – signage
This control relates to the provision of emergency management information on
signage at places where Blue Preserve Type DC is held at quantities equal to
or greater than 100 L.
The signage must advise of the action to be taken in an emergency and must
meet the requirements for comprehensibility and clarity as defined in
Regulations 34 and 35 of the Identification Regulations.
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Hazardous Substances (Tank Wagons and Transportable Containers) Regulations 2004
Regulations 4 to 43 where
The Hazardous Substances (Tank Wagons and Transportable Containers)
applicable
Regulations 2004 prescribe a number of controls relating to tank wagons and
transportable containers and must be complied with as relevant.
Additional Controls set under Section 77A
Schedule 8, DGTN March
The controls relating to stationary container systems, as set out in Schedule 8
2004
of the Hazardous Substances (Dangerous Goods and Scheduled Toxic
Substances) Transfer Notice (New Zealand Gazette Issue No 35, 26 March
2004, as amended by Issue No. 128, 1 October 2004 and by Issue No. 208, 16
December 2005), shall apply to this substance, notwithstanding clause 1(1) of
that schedule.
Blue Preserve Type DC shall only be used as an agent in the preservation treatment of timber at
industrial sites.
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