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Draft evaluations - have your say - open for comment until 29 May 2025

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We invite public comment on 18 draft evaluation statements which provide safety information about the use, import or manufacture of industrial chemicals.

The consultation is open until Thursday 11.59pm AEST 29 May 2025.  

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List of draft evaluations open for public comment until 29 May 2025

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  Subject of evaluationFocusUseProposed outcomeDownload evaluation
1,1'-Biphenyl, 4,4'-diisocyanato-3,3'-dimethyl-HealthChemical intermediateRecommendation to regulatory body (workers); Information relating to safe introduction and useEVA00158
1-Butanone, 2-(dimethylamino)-2-[(4-methylphenyl)methyl]-1-[4-(4-morpholinyl)phenyl]-HealthInk, toner and colourant products; Paints and coatingsProposal to vary terms of the inventory; Recommendation to regulatory body (workers); Information relating to safe introduction and useEVA00159
Acrylic acid and its salts and acyl derivativesEnvironmentAdhesive and sealants; Chemical intermediate; Chemicals used in construction not covered by other end uses; Cleaning and furniture care products; Fabric, textile and leather products not covered by other end uses; Ink, toner and colourant products; Laundry and dishwashing products; Paints and coatings; Paper products; Personal care products not covered by other end uses; Personal care products - limited environmental release; Plastic and polymer products; Water treatment productsNo new means of managing risk are proposedEVA00160
Alkyl borate estersHealthAdhesive and sealants; Chemical intermediate; Chemicals used in extractive industries not covered by other end uses; Ink, toner and colourant products; Lubricants and greases; Other; Paints and coatings; Plastic and polymer productsRecommendation to regulatory body (workers); Information relating to safe introduction and useEVA00161
Chemicals that are unlikely to require further regulation to manage risks to human healthHealthVariousNo new means of managing risk are proposedEVA00165
Di-tert-butylphenolsEnvironmentChemical intermediate; Fuel, oil, fuel oil additives and related products; Lubricants and greases; Plastic and polymer productsNo new means of managing risk are proposedEVA00167
Ethoxylated alcoholsEnvironmentAdhesive and sealants; Air care products; Apparel and footwear care products; Automotive care products; Chemical intermediate; Cleaning and furniture care products; Fuel, oil, fuel oil additives and related products; Laundry and dishwashing products; Lubricants and greases; Paints and coatings; Paper products; Personal care products not covered by other end usesNo new means of managing risk are proposedEVA00168
Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA) and its salts and complexesEnvironmentAdhesive and sealants; Arts, crafts and hobby materials; Automotive care products; Chemicals used in construction not covered by other end uses; Cleaning and furniture care products; Electronic products; Fabric, textile and leather products not covered by other end uses; Ink, toner and colourant products; Laundry and dishwashing products; Lubricants and greases; Paints and coatings; Paper products; Personal care products not covered by other end uses; Photographic products; Plastic and polymer products; Tattoo ink; Water treatment productsNo new means of managing risk are proposedEVA00169
1,3-Dioxane, 2-(2,4-dimethyl-3-cyclohexen-1-yl)-5-methyl-5-(1-methylpropyl)- (Karanal)EnvironmentAir care products; Cleaning and furniture care products; Laundry and dishwashing products; Personal care products not covered by other end usesRecommendation to regulatory body (environment)EVA00171
Medium to long chain alkyl and alkene sulfonatesHealthChemical intermediate; Cleaning and furniture care products; Fabric, textile and leather products not covered by other end uses; Laundry and dishwashing products; Lubricants and greases; Personal care products not covered by other end usesRecommendation to regulatory body (workers); Information relating to safe introduction and useEVA00172
Mercaptobenzothiazole and its sodium and zinc saltHealthAnti-freeze and de-icing products; Automotive care products; Chemical intermediate; Fuel, oil, fuel oil additives and related products; Lubricants and greases; OtherRecommendation to regulatory body (workers); Information relating to safe introduction and useEVA00173
Phenol, 2,4,6-tris(1,1-dimethylethyl)-HealthChemical intermediate; Fuel, oil, fuel oil additives and related products; Lubricants and greasesRecommendation to regulatory body (workers); Information relating to safe introduction and useEVA00174
Phenol, 2,2'-[(1-methyl-1,2-ethanediyl)bis(nitrilomethylidyne)]bis-HealthChemical intermediate; Fuel, oil, fuel oil additives and related products; Lubricants and greasesRecommendation to regulatory body (workers); Information relating to safe introduction and useEVA00175
C4 and C5 alkanoic acidsHealthAir care products; Chemical intermediate; Chemicals used in construction not covered by other end uses; Cleaning and furniture care products; Ink, toner and colourant products; Laundry and dishwashing products; Lubricants and greases; Paints and coatings; Personal care products - limited environmental release; Personal care products not covered by other end usesRecommendation to regulatory body (workers); Information relating to safe introduction and useEVA00180
2-Butanone oxime (MEKO)-releasing silanesHealthAdhesive and sealantsProposal to vary terms of the inventory; Recommendation to regulatory body (public health); Recommendation to regulatory body (workers); Information relating to safe introduction and useEVA00181
2-Propenoic acid, 2-cyano-3,3-diphenyl-, 2-ethylhexyl ester (Octocrylene)HealthPersonal care products not covered by other end usesRecommendation to regulatory body (workers); Information relating to safe introduction and useEVA00182
Chemicals that are unlikely to require further regulation to manage risks to environmentEnvironmentVariousNo new means of managing risk are proposedEVA00183
Methanone, diphenyl- (Benzophenone)HealthAdhesive and sealants; Air care products; Anti-freeze and de-icing products; Automotive care products; Chemical intermediate; Cleaning and furniture care products; Ink, toner and colourant products; Other; Paints and coatings; Personal care products - limited environmental release; Personal care products not covered by other end usesRecommendation to regulatory body (public health); Recommendation to regulatory body (workers); Information relating to safe introduction and useEVA00184

 

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