Gazette
No. C 02 Tuesday 5 February 2013
Published by the National Industrial Chemicals Notification
and Assessment Scheme - NICNAS
CHEMICAL
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CONTENTS
CONSULTATIONS
PG
NIL
SPECIAL NOTICES
1
NOTICE REGARDING PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO
REGULATION 4J
5
NEW CHEMICALS FULL PUBLIC REPORTS
2
LTD/1580
ROSOXIME
LTD/1617
TILLENAL
LTD/1628
SILANE, ETHENYLTRIS[(1METHYLETHENYL)OXY]-
LTD/1636
POLYMER IN GP SHP 60 PLUS
LTD/1642
POLYMER IN FLUID 22260 VP
STD/1424
AMINES, N-C10-16-ALKYLTRIMETHYLENEDI-,
REACTION PRODUCTS WITH CHLOROACETIC
ACID
STD/1429
LIGHT ACRYLATE EDHG-AT
STD/1431
ACRYLATE ESTER 1 IN HP SCITEX UV
CURABLE INKS
STD/1432
ACRYLATE ESTER 2 IN HP SCITEX UV
CURABLE INKS
PLC/1069
POLYMER IN FLUID LOSS CONTROL
ADDITIVE D193 AND GASBLOK LT D500
PLC/1101
POLYMER IN VISCOPOL 8222
PLC/1102
LEXAN CFR
7
PLC/1105
3
PRIPLAST 3159
ACCESS TO FULL PUBLIC REPORTS
9
PERMITS ISSUED
4
EARLY INTRODUCTION PERMITS
10
5
COMMERCIAL EVALUATION CATEGORY PERMITS
11
6
LOW VOLUME CHEMICAL PERMITS
12
AUSTRALIAN INVENTORY OF CHEMICAL SUBSTANCES
7
NOTICE OF CHEMICALS ELIGIBLE FOR LISTING ON THE
AUSTRALIAN INVENTORY OF CHEMICAL SUBSTANCES FIVE
YEARS AFTER ISSUING OF ASSESSMENT CERTIFICATES
13
8
NOTICE OF CHEMICALS ELIGIBLE FOR IMMEDIATE LISTING ON
THE AUSTRALIAN INVENTORY OF CHEMICAL SUBSTANCES
AFTER ISSUING OF ASSESSMENT CERTIFICATES
14
5
1
NOTICE REGARDING PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO REGULATION 4J
This notice details proposed minor amendments to Regulation 4J of the Industrial Chemicals
(Notification and Assessment) Regulations 1990 (the Regulations) to correct a recently
discovered error in the drafting of the Regulations.
Background
Regulation 4J sets out the environmental effects criteria that must be met for a chemical to be
defined as a non-hazardous chemical under the Industrial Chemicals (Notification and
Assessment) Act 1989 (the Act). The term ‘non-hazardous chemical’ is defined in Section 5(2)
of the Act and currently appears in three sections of the Act involving new chemicals that are
regarded as low risk:
1.
Section 30A, to define the chemicals for which an early introduction permit (EIP)
application can be made when a certificate has already been sought but not yet
issued under Section 23;
2.
Section 23A, to define the chemicals for which a self-assessed certificate
application can be made;
3.
Subsection 21(6)c(i), to define the chemicals which are eligible for the exemption
category for chemicals introduced at less than 1% in a cosmetic product.
The two newer categories (2 and 3 above) were introduced in 2004 with the passage of the
Industrial Chemicals (Notification and Assessment) Amendment (Low Regulatory Concern
Chemicals) Bill. However, when the Regulations were consequentially amended in 2004 to
include the prescribed criteria for the two new categories, it appears that a drafting error was
made as Regulation 4J was not drafted to refer to all three sections of the Act for which the
definition of non-hazardous chemical applies. Instead the current Regulation 4J only sets out
the criteria in reference to Section 23 of the Act. This is entirely appropriate for the application
of this criterion when the definition of non-hazardous chemical is being applied for an EIP
application. However, as currently written, Regulation 4J does not apply these environmental
criteria to chemicals being considered for eligibility as non-hazardous chemicals for the
purposes of self-assessment (Sn23A) or the cosmetics exemption category (Sn21(6)c(i)).
It is clear from the Explanatory Memorandum (Items 19, 43 and 87) for the 2004 LRCC
amendment bill that the definition of non-hazardous chemical was intended to apply to all three
sections of the Act. Moreover the RIS conducted for this bill (ORR reference number 5053),
and included in the Explanatory Memorandum, had already addressed the impacts of the
additional environmental criteria applying to the above three categories. The Office of Best
Practice Regulation (OBPR) has determined that the proposed changes to Regulation 4J are
‘machinery of government in nature’ and a RIS is not required (OBPR Ref 14667).
When the reforms were implemented by NICNAS, the environmental criteria set out in
Regulation 4J were applied to both the self-assessment category and the cosmetics exemption
category, as was the original intent. This was announced in the special Chemical Gazette
notice published by NICNAS on 16 August 2004 (pages 6, 7, 9-13) and was incorporated into
the NICNAS Handbook for Notifiers (sections 2.6(e) and 5.7).
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Proposed Amendment
The proposed amendment will insert the references to Section 23A and subsection 21(6)c(i)
into Regulation 4J. This proposed amendment is considered to be minor in nature as it will
align the text of Regulation 4J with the originally intended application and with the current
NICNAS practice.
NICNAS intends to include this amendment to Regulation 4J in amendments to the
Regulations it is currently developing that are consequential to the Industrial Chemicals
(Notification and Assessment) Amendment Bill 2012, which received Royal Assent on 6
November 20121. NICNAS proposes the amendment to Regulation 4J will commence
immediately on commencement of the amended Regulations, most likely before 1 July 2013.
For any queries regarding this proposal, please contact Dr Sarah Rumble on 02 8577 8836 or
by email to sarah.rumble@nicnas.gov.au.
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The Industrial Chemicals (Notification and Assessment) Amendment Bill 2012 amends the Industrial Chemicals
(Notification and Assessment) Act 1989 to increase the tier structure for annual registration charges from three to
four; decrease the threshold above which registration charges will be paid from $500 000 to $100 000; introduce
an application fee for businesses seeking authorisation to import or export industrial chemicals under the Prior
Informed Consent procedure; remove a redundant fee for certain applications relating to the listing of chemicals
on the Australian Inventory of Chemical Substances; and make technical amendments, including changing
references to “Material Safety Data Sheets” to “Safety Data Sheets”. It also amends the Agricultural and
Veterinary Chemicals Code Act 1994, which refers to the Industrial Chemicals (Notification and Assessment) Act
1989 regarding “Material Safety Data Sheets”.
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NEW CHEMICALS FULL PUBLIC REPORTS
Reference
Number
Applicant
Chemical or Trade
Name
Hazardous
Substance
Introduction
Volume (per
annum)
Use
LTD/1580
Firmenich
Limited
Rosoxime
ND
<1 tonne
per annum
LTD/1617
Firmenich
Limited
Tillenal
Yes
≤ 1 tonne
per annum
LTD/1628
Three Bond
Singapore Pte
Ltd
ND
≤ 0.36
tonnes per
annum
LTD/1636
Dow Corning
Australia Pty
Ltd
Silane,
ethenyltris[(1methylethenyl)ox
y]Polymer in GP
SHP 60 PLUS
Component
of cosmetic
and
household
cleaning
products
Fragrance
ingredient in
cosmetic and
household
products
Adhesive for
automotive
industries
ND
≤ 40 tonnes
per annum
Additive for
construction
materials
LTD/1642
Wacker
Chemie AG
Polymer in Fluid
22260 VP
ND
≤ 5 tonnes
per annum
STD/1424
Brenntag
Australia Pty
Ltd
Amines, N-C1016alkyltrimethylene
di-, reaction
products with
chloroacetic acid
Yes
≤ 2 tonnes
per annum
Antifoaming
agent for the
paper
industry
Component
of hard
surface
industrial
cleaners
STD/1429
Sojitz
Australia
Limited
Light Acrylate
EDHG-AT
Yes
≤ 100
tonnes per
annum
Component
of UV
curable
printing
plates
STD/1431
Brenntag
Australia Pty
Ltd
Hewlett
Packard
Australia Pty
Ltd
Acrylate Ester 1
in HP Scitex UV
Curable Inks
Yes
≤ 20 tonnes
per annum
Component
of industrial
printing inks
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STD/1432
Hewlett
Packard
Australia Pty
Ltd
Brenntag
Australia Pty
Ltd
Acrylate Ester 2
in HP Scitex UV
Curable Inks
Yes
≤ 20 tonnes
per annum
Component
of industrial
printing inks
PLC/1069
Schlumberger
Australia Pty
Ltd
Polymer in Fluid
Loss Control
Additive D193
and GASBLOK
LT D500
No
≤ 300
tonnes per
annum
Cement
additive
PLC/1101
Nuplex
Industries
(Aust) Pty Ltd
Sabic
Innovative
Plastics
Australia Pty
Ltd
PPG Industries
Australia Pty
Ltd
Polymer in
Viscopol 8222
No
Lexan CFR
No
≤ 300
tonnes per
annum
≤ 200
tonnes per
annum
Ingredient of
metal or coil
coatings
Component
of plastics
Croda
Singapore Pte
Ltd (trading as
Croda
Australia)
Priplast 3159
No
< 2 tonnes
per annum
Component
of sealants,
coatings and
plastics
PLC/1102
PLC/1105
ND: Based on the information available, the notified chemical cannot be classified according to the Globally
Harmonised System for the Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS), as adopted for industrial chemicals
in Australia, or the Approved Criteria for Classifying Hazardous Substances [NOHSC: 1008(2004)]
*Select link to view full public report from the NICNAS website
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ACCESS TO FULL PUBLIC REPORT
NICNAS publishes a full public report for each new chemical assessed. These reports are
available for inspection at our NICNAS office by appointment only at Level 7, 260
Elizabeth St SURRY HILLS NSW 2010.
Reports can also be viewed and downloaded free of charge from our website at
http://www.nicnas.gov.au. Copies of these reports may also be requested, free of charge,
by contacting NICNAS by phone: (02) 8577 8800 or fax: (02) 8577 8888.
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EARLY INTRODUCTION PERMITS FOR NON-HAZARDOUS INDUSTRIAL
CHEMICALS
The permits listed in Table 1 were issued to import or manufacture the following chemicals
prior to the issue of their respective assessment certificates under section 30A of the Act.
Table 1
Early Introduction Permits
PERMIT
NUMBER
COMPANY
NAME
874
DuPont
(Australia)
Pty Ltd
Polymers
International
Australia Pty
Ltd
Woolworths
Ltd
Cytec
Australia
Holdings Pty
Ltd
Clariant
Australia Pty
Ltd
875
881
882
883
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CHEMICAL OR
TRADE NAME
Ethene, 1,1,2,2tetrafluoro-, polymer with
1,1-difluoroethene and
1,1,2-trifluoro-2(trifluoromethoxy)ethene
USE
Aeronautical and automotive
parts
Polymer in Minwax Wood
Finish
Polymer in AERO
8860GL GCA Depressant
Binder in furniture stain
CL 100-B in Safebrake
10M
Component of brake fluid
Processing aid in mineral
flotation
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COMMERCIAL EVALUATION CATEGORY PERMIT
The permits listed in Table 2 were issued to import or manufacture the following chemicals for
commercial evaluation under section 21G of the Industrial Chemicals (Notification and
Assessment) Act 1989.
Table 2
Commercial Evaluation Category Permits
PERMIT
COMPANY
COMPANY
CHEMICAL OR
HAZARDOUS
NUMBER
NAME
POSTCODE
TRADE NAME
SUBSTANCE
QUANTITY
Huntsman 3023
Advanced
Materials
(Australia)
Pty Ltd
Chemical in
Eriofast
Blue 3G
Yes
4000 kg
802
Renewal
Huntsman 3023
Advanced
Materials
(Australia)
Pty Ltd
Chemical in
Eriofast
Blue 3R
Yes
4000 kg
803
Renewal
Huntsman 3023
Advanced
Materials
(Australia)
Pty Ltd
Huntsman 3023
Advanced
Materials
(Australia)
Pty Ltd
Chemical in
Eriofast
Red 2B
ND
4000 kg
Chemical in
Eriofast
Yellow 5G
Yes
4000 kg
Ricoh
Australia
Pty Ltd
Eastman
Chemical
Limited
2086
SC-506
ND
4000 kg
2000
Ethanol, 2[(2ethylhexyl)
oxy]-
Yes
4000 kg
805
806
Renewal
PERIOD
APPROVED
801
Renewal
804
Renewal
USE
Reactive dye
for
colouration
of cotton and
manufactured
fibres
Reactive dye
for
colouration
of cotton and
manufactured
fibres
Reactive dye
for
colouration
of carpet
fibres
Reactive dye
for
colouration
of cotton and
manufactured
fibres
Paper
treatment
ingredient
Component
of industrial
coatings
20/12/2012
to
20/12/2014
20/12/2012
to
20/12/2014
20/12/2012
to
20/12/2014
20/12/2012
to
20/12/2014
20/12/2012
to
20/12/2014
14/01/2013
to
14/01/2015
ND: Based on the information available, the notified chemical cannot be classified according to the Globally
Harmonised System for the Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS), as adopted for industrial chemicals
in Australia, or the Approved Criteria for Classifying Hazardous Substances [NOHSC: 1008(2004)]
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LOW VOLUME CATEGORY PERMITS
The permits listed in Table 3 were issued to import or manufacture the following chemicals
under section 21U of the Industrial Chemicals (Notification and Assessment) Act 1989. Low
Volume Category Permits are approved for 36 months.
Table 3
Low Volume Category Permits
PERMIT
NUMBER
COMPANY
NAME
950
Renewal
3M Australia
Pty Ltd
958
Renewal
CHEMICAL OR TRADE
NAME
HAZARDOUS
SUBSTANCE
2113
3M TM Screen Print
Gloss Clear 1920DR
ND
Huntsman
Advanced
Materials
(Australia) Pty
Ltd
Cosmetic
Suppliers Pty
Ltd
3023
Adduct RGW
Yes
2113
HC Blue No.15
Yes
An
ingredient in
hair dyeing
agents
972
Cosmetic
Suppliers Pty
Ltd
2113
Blue Hair Dye 2
(Tetrabromophenol
Blue)
Yes
An
ingredient in
hair dyeing
agents
993
Renewal
Atotech
Australia Pty
Ltd
3175
EXP-282
No
Additive
used in hard
chrome
plating
970
COMPANY
POSTCODE
USE
Component
of printed
graphic
coatings
Component
of adhesive
ND: Based on the information available, the notified chemical cannot be classified according to the Globally
Harmonised System for the Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS), as adopted for industrial chemicals
in Australia, or the Approved Criteria for Classifying Hazardous Substances [NOHSC: 1008(2004)]
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NOTICE OF CHEMICALS ELIGIBLE FOR LISTING ON THE AUSTRALIAN
INVENTORY OF CHEMICAL SUBSTANCES FIVE YEARS AFTER ISSUING OF
ASSESSMENT CERTIFICATES
Notice is given in accordance with section 14(1) of the Industrial Chemicals (Notification
and Assessment) Act 1989, that the following chemicals have been added to the Australian
Inventory of Chemical Substances.
Table 4
Chemicals Eligible for Listing on the Australian Inventory of Chemical Substances
CHEMICAL NAME
MOLECULAR FORMULA
CAS
NUMBER
Fatty acids, C18-unsatd., dimers,
polymers with ethylenediamine, 7oxabicyclo[4.1.0]hept-3-ylmethyl 7oxabicyclo[4.1.0]heptane-3carboxylate, piperazine,
polypropylene glycol diamine and
sebacic acid
Unspecified
474000-94-7
Hexanedioic acid, polymer with 1,2ethanediol, 1,3-isobenzofurandione,
4,4'-(1-methylethylidene)bis[phenol],
oxiranylmethyl neodecanoate and
1,2,3-propanetriol
(C15H16O2.C13H24O3.C8H4O3.C6H10
O4.C3H8O3.C2H6O2)x
851292-44-9
Propanoic acid, 3-hydroxy-2(hydroxymethyl)-2-methyl-, polymer
with dimethyl carbonate, 1,6hexanediol, 5-isocyanato-1(isocyanatomethyl)-1,3,3trimethylcyclohexane and 1,1'Unspecified
methylenebis[4isocyanatocyclohexane],
polyethylene-polypropylene glycol
mono-Bu ether-blocked, compds. with
triethylamine
577954-04-2
Tin, Bu 1-dodecanethiol 2mercaptoethanol thioxo complexes
Unspecified
210920-40-4
1H-Pyrazole-3-carboxylic acid, 4-[2[6-[2-[4-[2-(1,5-disulfo-2naphthalenyl)diazenyl]-2-methoxy-5methylphenyl]diazenyl]-5-hydroxy-7sulfo-2-naphthalenyl]diazenyl]-4,5dihydro-5-oxo-1-(4-sulfophenyl)-,
lithium sodium salt (1:?:?)
C38H28N8O17S4.xLi.xNa
1072113-42-8
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NOTICE OF CHEMICALS ELIGIBLE FOR IMMEDIATE LISTING ON THE
AUSTRALIAN INVENTORY OF CHEMICAL SUBSTANCES AFTER ISSUING OF
ASSESSMENT CERTIFICATES
Notice is given in accordance with section 13B of the Industrial Chemicals (Notification and
Assessment) Act 1989, that the following chemicals have been added to the Australian
Inventory of Chemical Substances.
Table 5
Chemicals Eligible for Immediate Listing on the Australian Inventory of Chemical
Substances
CHEMICAL NAME
MOLECULAR FORMULA
CAS
NUMBER
2-Propenoic acid, polymer with
docosyl 2-propenoate and
ethenylbenzene, compd. with 2(dimethylamino)ethanol
(C25H48O2.C8H8.C3H4O2)x.xC4H11NO
1365029-41-9
Poly[oxy(methyl-1,2-ethanediyl)],
.alpha.-[[[3(trimethoxysilyl)propyl]amino]carb
onyl]-.omega.-[[[[3(trimethoxysilyl)propyl]amino]carb
onyl]oxy]-
(C3H6O)nC14H32N2O9Si2
216597-12-5
(C14H22O2.C8H14O2.C8H8.C7H12O3.C7
H12O2.C6H10O3.C5H8O2.C3H4O2)x
1079802-37-1
(C8H14O2.C8H8.C7H12O2.C4H6O2.C3H4
O2)x
68414-04-0
C11H18O
850997-10-3
C10H19NO
19096-86-7
2-Propenoic acid, 2-methyl-, butyl
ester, polymer with butyl 2propenoate, ethenylbenzene, 4hydroxybutyl 2-propenoate, 2hydroxyethyl 2-methyl-2propenoate, methyl 2-methyl-2propenoate, 2-propenoic acid and
rel-(1R,2R,4R)-1,7,7trimethylbicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-yl 2methyl-2-propenoate
2-Propenoic acid, 2-methyl-,
polymer with butyl 2-methyl-2propenoate, butyl 2-propenoate,
ethenylbenzene and 2-propenoic
acid
1-Cyclohexene-1-propanal, 4,4dimethyl
Cyclohexanone, 5-methyl-2-(1methylethyl)-, oxime
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