File No: LTD/1968 July 2017 NATIONAL INDUSTRIAL CHEMICALS NOTIFICATION AND ASSESSMENT SCHEME (NICNAS) PUBLIC REPORT 2-Pentanone, 3-methyl-5-((1R,3R)-2,2,3-trimethylcyclopentyl)- This Assessment has been compiled in accordance with the provisions of the Industrial Chemicals (Notification and Assessment) Act 1989 (the Act) and Regulations. This legislation is an Act of the Commonwealth of Australia. The National Industrial Chemicals Notification and Assessment Scheme (NICNAS) is administered by the Department of Health, and conducts the risk assessment for public health and occupational health and safety. The assessment of environmental risk is conducted by the Department of the Environment and Energy. This Public Report is available for viewing and downloading from the NICNAS website or available on request, free of charge, by contacting NICNAS. For requests and enquiries please contact the NICNAS Administration Coordinator at: Street Address: Level 7, 260 Elizabeth Street, SURRY HILLS NSW 2010, AUSTRALIA. Postal Address: GPO Box 58, SYDNEY NSW 2001, AUSTRALIA. TEL: + 61 2 8577 8800 FAX: + 61 2 8577 8888 Website: www.nicnas.gov.au Director NICNAS
SUMMARY The following details will be published in the NICNAS Chemical Gazette: ASSESSMENT REFERENCE APPLICANT(S) CHEMICAL OR TRADE NAME HAZARDOUS INTRODUCTION VOLUME USE LTD/1968 Takasago International (Singapore) Pte Ltd 2-Pentanone, Yes ≤ 1 tonne per annum Fragrance ingredient CONCLUSIONS AND REGULATORY OBLIGATIONS Hazard classification Based on the available information, the notified chemical is recommended for hazard classification according to the Globally Harmonised System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS), as adopted for industrial chemicals in Australia. The recommended hazard classification is presented in the following table. Hazard classification Hazard statement Skin sensitisation (Category 1B) H317 – May cause an allergic skin reaction The environmental hazard classification according to the Globally Harmonised System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) is presented below. Environmental classification under the GHS is not mandated in Australia and carries no legal status but is presented for information purposes. Hazard classification Hazard statement Acute (Category 1) H400 – Very toxic to aquatic life Chronic (Category 1) H410 – Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects Human health risk assessment Under the conditions of the occupational settings described, the notified chemical is not considered to pose an unreasonable risk to the health of workers. When used in the proposed manner, the notified chemical is not considered to pose an unreasonable risk to public health. Environmental risk assessment On the basis of the PEC/PNEC ratio and the reported use pattern, the notified chemical is not considered to pose an unreasonable risk to the environment. Recommendations Hazard Classification and Labelling The notified chemical should be classified as follows: Skin sensitisation (Category 1B): H317 – May cause an allergic skin reaction The above should be used for products/mixtures containing the notified chemical, if applicable, based on the concentration of the notified chemical present and the intended use/exposure scenario.