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Chemical use and management
This chemical is listed in Schedule 1 of the IChEMS Register. Schedule 1 regulates chemicals that are of very low risk for any end use.
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This chemical was scheduled based on information in an assessment statement published by the Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme (AICIS). The use pattern assessed by AICIS was automotive gear oils.
Schedule
1
Chemical identifier(s)
AACN: 2-Propenoic acid, 2-methyl-, butyl ester, polymers with alkyl methacrylate, substituted-methylethyl-terminated hydrogenated polyalkene methacrylate, Me methacrylate and styrene
Risk management measures
The IChEMS Minimum Standards must be complied with.
Explanatory information
Nil
Scheduling history
14/12/2022 – first scheduled
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Note: the following information is not part of the scheduling decision recorded in the IChEMS Register. It is provided for information only.
Other identifiers
Trade name: VISCOPLEX® 12/1030
Summary of risk characteristics
The chemical is of low hazard and meets the criteria as a polymer of low concern (PLC). The risk posed to the environment by the chemical, if used for any end use, is low. This is set out in the AICIS assessment statement.
Risk assessment(s)
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AICIS assessment statement: 2-Propenoic acid, 2-methyl-, butyl ester, polymers with alkyl methacrylate, substituted-methylethyl-terminated hydrogenated polyalkene methacrylate, Me methacrylate and styrene, 10 January 2022 (PDF 394 KB)