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Chemical added to the Inventory following issue of assessment certificate (early listing) - 14 April 2023

The following industrial chemical has been added to the Australian Inventory of Industrial Chemicals under section 83 of the Industrial Chemicals Act 2019. 

Chemical added to the Inventory following the issue of an assessment certificate

AICIS Approved Chemical Name (AACN) Fatty acids, dimers, hydrogenated, polymers with alkanediol and methylenebis[isocyanatobenzene]
Defined scope of assessment The polymer was assessed for industrial adhesive and sealant use (non-spray):
  • imported into Australia at up to 35 tonnes per year
  • imported at a concentration of 20% or less, in finished end-use products
  • as having low molecular weight species less than 1000 g/mol below 7% and less than 500 g/mol below 1%
Specific Information Requirements

Introducers of the assessed chemical, including assessment certificate holders or persons covered by an assessment certificate, must advise the Executive Director within 20 working days if additional information has become available to the person as to reports of an adverse effect of the assessed chemical on worker health and safety.
Listing date 6 April 2023
AICIS Approved Chemical Name (AACN) 2‐Propenoic acid, branched alkyl ester, polymer with 1‐alkene
Defined scope of assessment

This chemical has been assessed as:

  • as a polymer that meets the PLC definition (Schedule 2 of the Rules) and
  • as a polymer that is not a high molecular weight polymer that has lung overloading potential (within the meaning given by the Industrial Chemicals Categorisation Guidelines)
  • as an ingredient in lubricant products for general machinery
Listing date 6 April 2023
CAS number 2252265-89-5
Chemical name Alkanes, C8-18-branched and linear
Molecular formula Unspecified
Defined scope of assessment

The chemical has been assessed for use as an aviation (jet) fuel that is imported into Australia in a neat form. The importation volume is up to 80,000 tonnes per year.
Listing date 6 April 2023
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