Part 2 Items of plant requiring registration
3 Items of plant requiring registration
3.1 Boilers categorised as hazard level A, B or C according to criteria in
Section 2.1 of AS 4343:2014 (Pressure equipment – Hazard
levels).
3.2 Pressure vessels categorised as hazard level A, B or C according
to the criteria in Section 2.1 of AS 4343:2014 (Pressure
equipment – Hazard levels), except:
(a) gas cylinders; and
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(b) LP Gas fuel vessels for automotive use; and
(c) serially produced vessels.
3.3 Tower cranes including self-erecting tower cranes.
3.4 Lifts, escalators and moving walkways.
3.5 Building maintenance units.
3.6 Amusement devices classified by Section 2.1 of AS 3533.1:2009
(Amusement rides and devices – Design and construction), except
devices specified in clause 4(2).
3.7 Concrete placing booms.
3.8 Mobile cranes with a rated capacity of greater than 10 t.
4 Exceptions
(1) The items of plant listed in clause 3 do not include:
(a) any pressure equipment (other than a gas cylinder) excluded
from the scope of AS/NZS 1200:2015 (Pressure equipment);
or
(b) a crane or hoist that is manually powered; or
(c) a reach stacker.
Note for subclause (1)(a)
See paragraph A3 of Appendix A to AS/NZS 1200:2015 (Pressure equipment).
(2) The following devices are excluded from clause 3.6:
(a) class 1 devices;
(b) playground devices;
(c) water slides where water facilitates patrons to slide easily,
predominantly under gravity, along a static structure;
(d) wave generators where patrons do not come into contact with
the parts of machinery used for generating water waves;
(e) inflatable devices, other than inflatable devices (continuously
blown) with a platform height of 3 metres or more.
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regulation 5(1), definition GHS
The tables in this Schedule replace some of the tables in the GHS.
Table 6.1 Classification of mixtures containing respiratory or skin
sensitisers
classified as either a respiratory sensitiser or a skin sensitiser that
would trigger classification of the mixture.
Skin sensitiser
Respiratory sensitiser
All physical
states
Solid/liquid Gas
1 Skin sensitiser Category 1 ≥ 1.0%
2 Skin sensitiser
Sub-category 1A
≥ 0.1%
3 Skin sensitiser
Sub-category 1B
≥ 1.0%
4 Respiratory sensitiser
≥ 1.0% ≥ 0.2%
5 Respiratory sensitiser
Sub-category 1A
≥ 0.1% ≥ 0.1%
6 Respiratory sensitiser
Sub-category 1B
≥ 1.0% ≥ 0.2%
Note for table 6.1
Table 6.1 replaces table 3.4.5 in:
(a) the GHS, p 159; and
(b) the GHS 3, p 151.
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Table 6.2 Classification of mixtures containing carcinogens
classified as a carcinogen that would trigger classification of the
mixture.
carcinogen
carcinogen
1 Category 1 carcinogen ≥ 0.1%
2 Category 2 carcinogen ≥ 1.0%
Notes for table 6.2
1 The concentration limits in table 6.2 apply to solids and liquids (w/w units)
2 Table 6.2 replaces table 3.6.1 in:
(a) the GHS, p 174; and
(b) the GHS 3, p 166.
Table 6.3 Classification of mixtures containing reproductive toxicants
classified as a reproductive toxicant or for effects on or via lactation
that would trigger classification of the mixture.
reproductive
reproductive
Additional
category for
effects on or
via lactation
1 Category 1 reproductive
≥ 0.3%
2 Category 2 reproductive
≥ 3.0%
3 Additional category for
effects on or via lactation
≥ 0.3%
Notes for table 6.3
1 The concentration limits in table 6.3 apply to solids and liquids (w/w units)
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2 Table 6.3 replaces table 3.7.1 in:
(a) the GHS, p 187; and
(b) the GHS 3, p 180.
Table 6.4 Classification of mixtures containing specific target organ
toxicants (single exposure)
classified as a specific target organ toxicant that would trigger
classification of the mixture.
Category 1 Category 2
1 Category 1 specific target
concentration ≥ 10% 1.0% ≤ concentration
< 10%
2 Category 2 specific target
concentration ≥ 10%
Notes for table 6.4
1 The concentration limits in table 6.4 apply to solids and liquids (w/w units)
2 Table 6.4 replaces table 3.8.2 in:
(a) the GHS, p 197; and
(b) the GHS 3, p 192.
Table 6.5 Classification of mixtures containing specific target organ
toxicants (repeated exposure)
classified as a specific target organ toxicant that would trigger
classification of the mixture.
Category 1 Category 2
1 Category 1 specific target
concentration ≥ 10% 1.0% ≤ concentration
< 10%
2 Category 2 specific target
concentration ≥ 10%
Notes for table 6.5
1 The concentration limits in table 6.5 apply to solids and liquids (w/w units)
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2 Table 6.5 replaces table 3.9.3 in:
(a) the GHS, p 207; and
(b) the GHS 3, p 203.
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regulations 330 and 331
1 Safety data sheets – content
(1) A safety data sheet for a hazardous chemical must:
(a) contain unit measures expressed in Australian legal units of
measurement under the National Measurement Act 1960
(Cth); and
(b) state the date it was last reviewed or, if it has not been
reviewed, the date it was prepared; and
(c) state the name, and the Australian address and business
telephone number of:
(ii) the importer; and
(d) state an Australian business telephone number from which
information about the chemical can be obtained in an
(e) be in English.
(2) A safety data sheet for a hazardous chemical must state the
following information about the chemical:
(a) Section 1: Identification;
(b) Section 2: Hazard(s) identification;
(c) Section 3: Composition and information on ingredients, in
accordance with Schedule 8;
(d) Section 4: First aid measures;
(e) Section 5: Firefighting measures;
(f) Section 6: Accidental release measures;
(g) Section 7: Handling and storage;
(h) Section 8: Exposure controls and personal protection;
(i) Section 9: Physical and chemical properties;
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(j) Section 10: Stability and reactivity;
(k) Section 11: Toxicological information;
(l) Section 12: Ecological information;
(m) Section 13: Disposal considerations;
(n) Section 14: Transport information;
(o) Section 15: Regulatory information;
(p) Section 16: Any other relevant information.
(3) The safety data sheet must use the headings and be set out in the
order set out in subclause (2).
(4) The safety data sheet must be in English.
Note for clause 1
Regulations 330 and 331 provide that clause 2 will apply instead of clause 1 in
certain cases.
2 Safety data sheets – research chemical, waste product or
sample for analysis
For the purposes of regulation 331, a safety data sheet for a
hazardous chemical that is a research chemical, waste product or
sample for analysis must:
(a) be in English; and
(b) state the name, Australian address and business telephone
(ii) the importer; and
(c) state that full identification or hazard information is not
available for the chemical, and in the absence of full
identification or hazard information, a precautionary approach
must be taken by a person using, handling or storing the
(d) state the chemical identity or structure of the chemical or
chemical composition, as far as is reasonably practicable; and
(e) state any known or suspected hazards; and
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(f) state any precautions that a person using, handling or storing
the chemical must take to the extent that the precautions have
been identified.
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Schedule 7, clause 1(2)(c)
This Schedule sets out the way in which the ingredients of a
hazardous chemical must be disclosed in Section 3 of a safety data
sheet prepared under these Regulations.
2 Identity of ingredients to be disclosed
(1) This clause applies if an ingredient in a hazardous chemical causes
the correct classification of the chemical to include a hazard class
and hazard category referred to in table 8.1.
(2) The identity of the ingredient must be disclosed in English on the
label and safety data sheet of the hazardous chemical.
Table 8.1
Item
GHS hazard class
GHS hazard category
1 Acute toxicity – oral Category 1
2 Acute toxicity – dermal Category 1
3 Acute toxicity – inhalation Category 1
4 Respiratory sensitiser Category 1
5 Skin sensitiser Category 1
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Item
GHS hazard class
GHS hazard category
6 Mutagenicity Category 1A
7 Carcinogenicity Category 1A
8 Toxic to reproduction Category 1A
Additional category for
effects on or via lactation
9 Target organ toxicity – single
exposure
10 Target organ toxicity – repeat
exposure
11 Aspiration hazards Category 1
12 Skin corrosion or irritation Category 1A
Category 1C
13 Serious eye damage or eye irritation Category 1
3 Generic names used to disclose identity of ingredients
(1) This clause applies if an ingredient of a hazardous chemical must
be disclosed under clause 2.
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(2) The ingredient:
(a) may be disclosed by its generic name if:
(i) the ingredient causes the correct classification of the
hazardous chemical to include a hazard class and
hazard category referred to in table 8.2; and
(ii) the ingredient does not cause the correct classification of
the hazardous chemical to include any other hazard
class and hazard category in table 8.1; and
(iii) the identity of the ingredient is commercially confidential;
and
(iv) an exposure standard for the ingredient has not been
established; or
(b) in any other case – must be disclosed by its chemical identity.
Table 8.2
Item
Hazard class and hazard category
1 Acute toxicity (category 4)
2 Aspiration hazard (category 1)
3 Serious eye damage or eye irritation (category 2))
4 Skin corrosion or irritation (category 2)
5 Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) (category 3)
4 Disclosing proportions of ingredients
(1) This clause applies if an ingredient of a hazardous chemical must
be disclosed under clause 2.
(2) The proportion of the ingredient to the hazardous chemical must be
disclosed:
(a) if the exact proportion of the ingredient is not commercially
confidential – as the exact proportion of the chemical,
expressed as a percentage by weight or volume; or
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(b) if the exact proportion of the ingredient is commercially
confidential – as one of the following ranges within which the
exact proportion fits, expressed as a percentage by weight or
volume:
(i) <10%;
(ii) 10 – 30%;
(iii) 30 – 60%;
(iv) > 60%;
(v) a range that is narrower than the range set out in
subparagraph (i), (ii), (iii) or (iv).
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Schedule 9 Classification, packaging and labelling
regulations 329, 334 and 335
Part 1 Correct classification
1 Correct classification of a substance, mixture or article
(1) A substance or mixture (other than a research chemical, sample for
analysis or waste product) is correctly classified if a determination
is made about whether the substance or mixture can be classified
into a hazard class under the GHS including a mixture classification
referred to in Schedule 6.
Note for subclause (1)
(2) A substance or mixture that is a research chemical, sample for
analysis or waste product is correctly classified if, so far as is
reasonably practicable having regard to the known or suspected
properties of the substance or mixture:
(a) a determination is made about the identity of the substance or
mixture; and
(b) a determination is made about whether the substance or
mixture can be classified into a hazard class under the GHS.
(3) An article that contains a substance or mixture that may be
released during the use, handling or storage of the article is
correctly classified if the substance or mixture is correctly classified.
Part 2 Correct packing
2 Correctly packing hazardous chemicals
(1) A hazardous chemical is correctly packed if the chemical is packed
in a container that:
(a) is in sound condition; and
(b) will safely contain the chemical for the time the chemical is
likely to be packed; and
(c) is made of material that is compatible with, and will not be
adversely affected by, the chemical; and
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(d) does not usually contain food or beverages and cannot be
mistakenly identified as containing food or beverages.
(2) Despite subclause (1), a hazardous chemical supplied by a retailer
to a person, in a container provided by the person, is only correctly
packed if:
(a) for a hazardous chemical with a classification that includes
flammable gases or gases under pressure – the container:
(i) has a capacity less than the capacity stated for a
hazardous chemical stored in bulk; and
(ii) complies with the ADG Code; or
(b) in any other case – the container:
(i) has a capacity that does not exceed the capacity stated
for a hazardous chemical stored in bulk; and
(ii) is clearly marked with the product identifier or chemical
identity; and
(iii) complies with subclause (1)(a) to (d).
Part 3 Correct labelling
Note for Part 3
More than one clause of this Part may apply to a hazardous chemical depending
on the nature of the hazardous chemical, its container and other matters.
3 Labelling hazardous chemicals – general
(1) A hazardous chemical is correctly labelled if the chemical is packed
in a container that has a label in English including the following:
(c) for each ingredient of the chemical – the identity and
proportion disclosed in accordance with Schedule 8;
(d) any hazard pictogram consistent with the correct classification
of the chemical;
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(e) any hazard statement, signal word and precautionary
statement consistent with the correct classification of the
chemical;
(f) any information about the hazards, first aid and emergency
procedures relevant to the chemical, not otherwise included in
the hazard statement or precautionary statement referred to in
paragraph (e);
(g) if the chemical has an expiry date – the expiry date.
(2) The label may include any other information that does not
contradict or cast doubt on the matters referred to in subclause (1).
(3) This clause is subject to clauses 4 to 10 of this Schedule.
4 Labelling hazardous chemicals – small container
(1) This clause applies if a hazardous chemical is packed in a
container that is too small for a label attached to it to include all the
information referred to in clause 3(1).
(c) a hazard pictogram or hazard statement consistent with the
correct classification of the chemical;
(d) any other information referred to in clause 3(1) that it is
reasonably practicable to include.
5 Labelling hazardous chemicals – research chemicals or
samples for analysis
(1) This clause applies to a hazardous chemical that is a research
chemical or sample for analysis.
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6 Labelling hazardous chemicals – decanted or transferred
(1) This clause applies if:
(a) a hazardous chemical is decanted or transferred from the
container in which it is packed; and
(i) will not be used immediately; or
(ii) is supplied to someone else.
7 Labelling hazardous chemicals – known hazards
(1) This clause applies to a hazardous chemical if:
(a) the chemical is not being supplied to another workplace; and
(b) the hazards relating to the chemical are known to the workers
involved in using, handling or storing the chemical.
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8 Labelling hazardous chemicals – waste products
(1) This clause applies to a waste product if it is reasonably likely that
the waste product is a hazardous chemical.
(2) The waste product is correctly labelled if it is packed in a container
that has a label in English including the following for the hazardous
chemical:
(c) a hazard pictogram and hazard statement consistent with the
9 Labelling hazardous chemicals – explosives
(1) This clause applies to a hazardous chemical that may be classified
in the explosives hazard class.
packed in a container that has a label in English that:
(a) complies with the Australian Code for the Transport of
Explosives by Road and Rail; and
(b) includes the following:
(i) the proper shipping name and UN number;
(ii) any hazard pictogram consistent with the correct
(iii) any hazard statement consistent with the correct
(iv) any precautionary statement consistent with the correct
hazards.
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10 Labelling hazardous chemicals – agricultural and veterinary
(1) A hazardous chemical that is an agricultural or veterinary chemical
is correctly labelled if:
(a) the chemical is labelled in accordance with the requirements
of the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines
Authority; and
(b) the label is in English and includes the following:
(i) any hazard statement consistent with the correct
classification of the chemical;
(ii) any precautionary statement consistent with the correct
classification of the chemical.
(2) In this clause, agricultural or veterinary chemical means an
agricultural chemical product or veterinary chemical product under
the Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals Code Act 1994 (Cth).
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Schedule 10 Prohibited carcinogens, restricted carcinogens
and restricted hazardous chemicals
regulations 340 and 380 to 384
Note for Schedule 10
The prohibition of the use of carcinogens listed in table 10.1, column 2 and the
restriction of the use of carcinogens listed in table 10.2, column 2 apply to the
pure substance and where the substance is present in a mixture at a
concentration greater than 0.1%, unless otherwise specified.
Table 10.1 Prohibited carcinogens
Item
Prohibited carcinogen [CAS number]
1 2-Acetylaminofluorene [53-96-3]
2 Aflatoxins
3 4-Aminodiphenyl [92-67-1]
4 Benzidine [92-87-5] and its salts (including benzidine
dihydrochloride [531-85-1])
5 bis(Chloromethyl) ether [542-88-1]
6 Chloromethyl methyl ether [107-30-2] (technical grade which
contains bis(chloromethyl) ether)
7 4-Dimethylaminoazobenzene [60-11-7] (Dimethyl Yellow)
8 2-Naphthylamine [91-59-8] and its salts
9 4-Nitrodiphenyl [92-93-3]
Table 10.2 Restricted carcinogens
Item
Restricted carcinogen
[CAS Number]
1 Acrylonitrile [107-13-1] All
2 Benzene [71-43-2] All uses involving benzene as a
feedstock containing more than
50% of benzene by volume
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Item
Restricted carcinogen
[CAS Number]
3 Cyclophosphamide
[50-18-0]
When used in preparation for
therapeutic use in hospitals and
oncological treatment facilities, and
in manufacturing operations
4 3,3'-Dichlorobenzidine
[91-94-1] and its salts
(including
3,3'-Dichlorobenzidine
dihydrochloride [612-83-9])
All
5 Diethyl sulfate [64-67-5] All
6 Dimethyl sulfate [77-78-1] All
7 Ethylene dibromide
[106-93-4]
When used as a fumigant
8 4,4'-Methylene
bis(2-chloroaniline)
[101-14-4] MOCA
All
9 3-Propiolactone [57-57-8]
(Beta-propiolactone)
All
10 o-Toluidine [95-53-4] and
o-Toluidine hydrochloride
[636-21-5]
All
11 Vinyl chloride monomer
[75-01-4]
All
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Table 10.3 Restricted hazardous chemicals
Item
Restricted hazardous
1 Antimony and its compounds For abrasive blasting at a
as antimony
2 Arsenic and its compounds For abrasive blasting at a
as arsenic
3 Benzene (benzol), if the
substance contains more than
1% by volume
4 Beryllium and its compounds For abrasive blasting at a
as beryllium
5 Cadmium and its compounds For abrasive blasting at a
as cadmium
6 Carbon disulphide (carbon
bisulphide)
7 Chromate For wet abrasive blasting
8 Chromium and its compounds For abrasive blasting at a
concentration of greater than 0.5%
(except as specified for wet
blasting) as chromium
9 Cobalt and its compounds For abrasive blasting at a
as cobalt
10 Free silica (crystalline silicon
dioxide)
For abrasive blasting at a
concentration of greater than 1%
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Item
Restricted hazardous
11 Lead and compounds For abrasive blasting at a
as lead or which would expose the
operator to levels in excess of
those set in the regulations
covering lead
12 Lead carbonate For spray painting
13 Methanol (methyl alcohol), if the
substance contains more than
1% by volume
14 Nickel and its compounds For abrasive blasting at a
as nickel
15 Nitrates For wet abrasive blasting
16 Nitrites For wet abrasive blasting
17 Radioactive substance of any
kind where the level of radiation
exceeds 1 Bq/g
For abrasive blasting, so far as is
reasonably practicable
18 Tetrachloroethane For spray painting
19 Tetrachloromethane (carbon
tetrachloride)
20 Tin and its compounds For abrasive blasting at a
as tin
21 Tributyl tin For spray painting
Note for table 10.3
Regulation 382 deals with polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs).
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regulations 347 to 350, 361, 390 and 391
Table 11.1
1 Flammable
gases
Category 1A, category 1B
or any combination of
categories 1A and 1B
200 L 5 000 L
2 Gases under
pressure
With acute toxicity,
categories 1, 2, 3 or 4
50 L 500 L
3 With skin corrosion
categories 1A, 1B or 1C
50 L 500 L
4 Not specified elsewhere in
this Table
1 000 L 10 000 L
5 Flammable
liquids
Category 1 50 L 500 L
6 Category 2 250 L 2 500 L
7 Category 3 1 000 L 10 000 L
8 Any combination of
chemicals from items 5 to
7 where none of the items
exceeds the quantities in
columns 4 or 5 on their
own
1 000 L 10 000 L
9 Category 4 10 000 L 100 000 L
10 Self-reactive
Type A 5 kg or 5 L 50 kg or
50 L
11 Type B 50 kg or 50 L 500 kg or
12 Type C to F 250 kg or
13 Flammable
Category 1 250 kg 2 500 kg
14 Category 2 1 000 kg 10 000 kg
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15 Any combination of
chemicals from items 11
to 14 where none of the
or
16 Pyrophoric
liquids and
pyrophoric
17 Self-heating
and mixtures
Category 1 250 kg or
18 Category 2 1 000 kg or
or
19 Any combination of
chemicals from items 16
to 18 where none of the
or
20 Substances
which in
contact with
water emit
flammable
gas
21 Category 2 250 kg or
22 Category 3 1 000 kg or
or
23 Any combination of
chemicals from items 20
to 22 where none of the
or
24 Oxidising
liquids and
oxidising
25 Category 2 250 kg or
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26 Category 3 1 000 kg or
or
27 Any combination of
chemicals from items 24
to 26 where none of the
or
28 Organic
peroxides
Type A 5 kg or 5 L 50 kg or
50 L
29 Type B 50 kg or 50 L 500 kg or
30 Type C to F 250 kg or
31 Any combination of
chemicals from items 29
and 30 where none of the
250 kg or
32 Acute toxicity Category 1 50 kg or 50 L 500 kg or
33 Category 2 250 kg or
34 Category 3 1 000 kg or
or
35 Any combination of
chemicals from items 32
to 34 where none of the
or
36 Skin
corrosion
Category 1A 50 kg or 50 L 500 kg or
37 Category 1B 250 kg or
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38 Category 1C 1 000 kg or
or
39 Corrosive to
metals
Category 1 1 000 kg or
or
40 Any combination of
chemicals from items 36
to 39 where none of the
or
41 Unstable
explosives
5 kg or 5 L 50 kg or
50 L
42 Unstable
Any combination of
chemicals from items 10,
28 and 41 where none of
the items exceeds the
5 kg or 5 L 50 kg or
50 L
43 Aerosols Category 1, category 2,
category 3 or any
combination of categories
1, 2 and 3
5 000 L 10 000 L
Notes for table 11.1
1 In item 2, gases under pressure with acute toxicity, category 4 only applies
up to a LC50 of 5000 ppmV. This is equivalent to dangerous goods of
Division 2.3.
2 Item 43 includes flammable aerosols.
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1 Determination of classification of flammable liquids
For the purposes of this table, if a flammable liquid category 4 is
used, handled or stored in the same spill compound as one or more
flammable liquids of categories 1, 2 or 3, the total quantity of
flammable liquids categories 1, 2 or 3 must be determined as if the
flammable liquid category 4 had the same classification as the
flammable liquid in the spill compound with the lowest flash point.
Example for clause 1
For placarding and manifest purposes, a spill compound containing 1000 L of
flammable liquid category 1 and 1 000 L of flammable liquid category 4 is
considered to contain 2 000 L of flammable liquid category 1.
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regulation 347(2)
1 Manifest – general information
The manifest of hazardous chemicals must include:
(a) the name of the person conducting the business or
undertaking; and
(b) the address of the workplace; and
(c) the date the manifest was last amended or, if it has not been
amended, the date it was prepared; and
(d) business hours and after hours telephone numbers for at least
2 persons who may be contacted if there is a notifiable
incident at the workplace.
2 Manifest – bulk storage and containers
(1) This clause applies if a hazardous chemical is stored at a
workplace in bulk or in a container.
(2) For each hazardous chemical stored in bulk other than in a
container, the manifest of hazardous chemicals must include:
(a) the name of the chemical; and
(b) the quantity of the chemical stored.
(3) For each container storing the hazardous chemical, the manifest of
hazardous chemicals must include:
(a) the identification number or code of the container; and
(b) the type and capacity of the container; and
(c) for a fixed vertical tank used to store fire risk hazardous
chemicals – the diameter of the tank.
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3 Manifest – identification of hazardous chemical
The manifest of hazardous chemicals must include:
(a) for a hazardous chemical, other than a flammable liquid
category 4, unstable explosive, organic peroxide type A or
self-reactive substance type A:
(i) the proper shipping name as stated in Table 3.2.3 of the
ADG Code for the chemical; and
(ii) the UN number as stated in Table 3.2.3 of the ADG
Code for the hazardous chemical; and
(iii) the class and division of the hazardous chemical as
stated in Table 3.2.3 of the ADG Code; and
(b) for a flammable liquid category 4:
(i) the product identifier; and
(ii) the words "combustible liquid"; and
(c) for an unstable explosive, organic peroxide type A or
self-reactive substance type A:
(i) the name of the hazardous chemical stated in the ADG
Code, Appendix A; and
(ii) the words "goods too dangerous to be transported".
4 Manifest – storage area for packaged hazardous chemicals
(1) This clause applies if:
(a) a storage area:
(i) contains, or is likely to contain, a packaged hazardous
chemical, or a hazardous chemical in an IBC; and
(ii) is required under these Regulations to have a placard;
and
(b) the hazardous chemicals are dangerous goods under the
ADG Code.
(2) The manifest of hazardous chemicals must include:
(a) the identification number or code for the storage area; and
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(b) for hazardous chemicals with an assigned class specified in
Table 3.2.3 of the ADG Code – the largest quantity of each
class of hazardous chemicals likely to be kept in the storage
area; and
(c) for the specified hazardous chemicals that are likely to be kept
in the storage area:
(i) the proper shipping name of the hazardous chemical as
specified in Table 3.2.3 of the ADG Code; and
(ii) the class to which the hazardous chemical is assigned
as specified in Table 3.2.3 of the ADG Code; and
(iii) the largest quantity of the hazardous chemical likely to
be kept in the storage area; and
(d) for an unstable explosive, organic peroxide type A or
self-reactive substance type A that is likely to be kept in the
storage area:
(i) the name of the hazardous chemical; and
(ii) the words "goods too dangerous to be transported"; and
(iii) the largest quantity of the hazardous chemical likely to
be kept in the storage area; and
(e) for hazardous chemicals with an assigned class specified in
Table 3.2.3 of the ADG Code – the class to which the
hazardous chemical is assigned; and
(f) for flammable liquids category 4 – the words "combustible
liquid".
(3) In this clause:
specified hazardous chemicals means any of the following:
(a) flammable liquid category 1;
(b) self-reactive substances type B;
(c) substances which in contact with water emit flammable gas
category 1;
(d) pyrophoric liquids category 1;
(e) pyrophoric solids category 1;
(f) organic peroxides type B;
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(g) acute toxicity category 1;
(h) oxidising solids category 1;
(i) oxidising liquids category 1;
(j) skin corrosion category 1A;
(k) gases under pressure with acute toxicity categories 1, 2 or 3
or skin corrosion categories 1A, 1B or 1C.
5 Manifest – hazardous chemicals being manufactured
For each area in which hazardous chemicals are manufactured, the
manifest must include:
(a) the identification number or code of the area; and
(b) a description of the hazardous chemicals manufactured in the
area; and
(c) the average and largest quantity of each hazardous chemical
likely to be manufactured in the area.
6 Manifest – hazardous chemicals in transit
(1) This clause applies to hazardous chemicals at a workplace if the
hazardous chemicals are:
(a) dangerous goods under the ADG Code in transit at the
(b) accompanied by dangerous goods transport documents (the
transport documents) in relation to the hazardous chemicals
that comply with the ADG Code.
(2) The person conducting a business or undertaking at the workplace
is taken to comply with clauses 4 and 5 in relation to the hazardous
chemicals if the manifest includes a compilation of the transport
documents.
7 Manifest – plan of workplace
The manifest of hazardous chemicals at a workplace must include a
scale plan of the workplace that:
(a) shows the location of:
(i) containers and other storage of hazardous chemicals in
bulk; and
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(ii) storage areas for packaged hazardous chemicals and
IBCs; and
(iii) each area where hazardous chemicals are
manufactured or generated; and
(b) includes a description in words of the location of:
(i) the things referred to in paragraph (a); and
(ii) hazardous chemicals in transit; and
(c) provides the identification number or code, and a legend for
the identification numbers and codes, for the things referred to
in paragraph (a); and
(d) shows the location of:
(i) the main entrance and other places of entry to and exit
from the workplace; and
(ii) essential site services, including fire services and
isolation points for fuel and power; and
(iii) all drains on the site; and
(iv) the manifest; and
(e) includes the direction of true north; and
(f) describes the nature of the occupancy of adjoining sites or
premises.
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regulations 349(2) and 350(2)
1 Displaying placards
in relation to a hazardous chemical.
(2) The person must ensure that the placard is:
(a) clearly legible by persons approaching the placard; and
(b) separate from any other sign or writing that contradicts,
qualifies or distracts attention from the placard; and
(c) if a placard quantity of the hazardous chemical is contained in
a building:
(i) located as close as is reasonably practicable to the main
entrance of the building; and
(ii) located at the entrance to each room or walled section of
the building in which the hazardous chemical is used,
handled or stored; and
(d) if the hazardous chemical is contained in a container or
outside storage area – located next to the container or outside
storage area; and
(e) for a placard to which clause 3 applies – located at each
entrance to the workplace where an emergency service
organisation may enter the workplace; and
(f) for a placard to which clause 4 applies – located on or next to
each container or storage area in which the hazardous
chemicals are stored; and
(g) for a placard to which clause 6 applies – located at each
entrance to a storage area in which the hazardous chemicals
are stored.
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2 Maintaining placards
A person who is required to display a placard must:
(a) amend the placard as soon as practicable if:
(i) the type or quantity of hazardous chemical used,
handled or stored at the workplace changes; and
(ii) the change requires the information displayed on the
placard to be amended; and
(b) ensure that the placard is:
(i) kept clean; and
(ii) maintained in good repair; and
(iii) not covered or obscured.
3 Outer warning placards – requirements
undertaking at a workplace must display an outer warning placard
at the workplace in relation to a hazardous chemical.
Note for subclause (1)
Regulation 349 sets out when an outer warning placard is required, and states
that it is not required for retail fuel outlets.
(2) The outer warning placard must:
(a) comply with the form shown in figure 13.1; and
(b) display the word "HAZCHEM" in red letters on a white or silver
background.
Figure 13.1 Form and dimensions of outer warning placard
(3) In this clause:
red means the colour "signal red" in accordance with
AS 2700S-2011 (R13) (Colour standards for general purposes –
signal red).
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4 Placards for particular hazardous chemicals stored in bulk
in relation to the storage in bulk of any of the following hazardous
chemicals:
(a) gases under pressure, including flammable gases and
flammable aerosols;
(b) flammable liquids category 1, 2 or 3;
(c) flammable solids category 1 or 2, self-reactive substances
types B to F, self heating substances category 1 or 2 or
substances that, in contact with water, emit flammable gases;
(d) organic peroxides types B to F, oxidising solids and oxidising
liquids category 1, 2 or 3;
(e) acute toxicity category 1, 2 or 3;
(f) skin corrosion category 1A, 1B or 1C and corrosive to metals
category 1.
(a) comply with the template in figure 13.2; and
(b) subject to subclause (4)(b) and (c), have dimensions not less
than those shown in figure 13.2.
(3) The placard must include the following in figure 13.2 for the
hazardous chemical:
(a) in space (p) – the proper shipping name for the hazardous
chemical as specified in Table 3.2.3 of the ADG Code;
(b) in space (q) – the UN Number for the hazardous chemical as
specified in Table 3.2.3 of the ADG Code;
(c) in space (r) – the Hazchem Code for the hazardous chemical
as specified in Table 3.2.3 of the ADG Code;
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(d) in space (s) – the class label and subsidiary risk label for the
hazardous chemical as specified in Table 3.2.3 of the ADG
Code.
Figure 13.2 Template for a placard for a hazardous chemical
stored in bulk
(4) For subclause (3)(a) to (c), the numerals and letters used for
showing the proper shipping name, UN number and Hazchem
Code must be:
(a) black on a white background, unless a letter of the Hazchem
Code is white on a black background; and
(b) if the proper shipping name requires a single line only – at
least 100 mm high; and
(c) if the proper shipping name requires 2 lines – at least 50 mm
high.
(5) For subclause (3)(d):
(a) the class label and subsidiary risk label (if any) must have the
form and colouring stated in the ADG Code for the hazardous
(b) the class label must have:
(i) if there is a subsidiary risk label – sides not less than
200 mm; or
(ii) in any other case – sides of not less than 250 mm; and
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(c) if there is a subsidiary risk label – the subsidiary risk label
must have sides of not less than 150 mm; and
(d) if there are 2 or more subsidiary risk labels – the width of the
right-hand part of the placard may be extended.
5 Placards for unstable explosives, organic peroxides type A or
self-reactive substances type A stored in bulk
in relation to unstable explosives, organic peroxides type A or
self-reactive substances type A that are stored in bulk.
(a) comply with the form in figure 13.2; and
(b) have dimensions not less than those shown in figure 13.2.
(3) The placard must include the following, as indicated in figure 13.2,
for the hazardous chemical:
(a) in space (p) – the name stated in the ADG Code for the
hazardous chemical;
(b) in space (q) – the space left blank;
(c) in space (r) – the space left blank;
(d) in space (s) – the label in figure 13.3.
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Figure 13.3 Label for unstable explosive, organic peroxide
type A or self reactive substance type A
(4) For subclause (3)(a), the letters used for showing the name must
be:
(a) black on a white background; and
(b) if the name requires a single line only – at least 100 mm high;
and
(c) if the name requires 2 lines – at least 50 mm high.
(5) For subclause (3)(d), the label must have sides of not less than
250 mm.
6 Placards for packaged Schedule 11 hazardous chemicals
(other than flammable liquids category 4) and IBCs
in relation to the storage of:
(a) packaged Schedule 11 hazardous chemicals (other than
flammable liquids category 4); or
(b) a Schedule 11 hazardous chemical in an IBC.
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(a) be in the form shown in figure 13.4; and
(b) be of sufficient size to accommodate the labels to be included
on the placard; and
(c) have a white or silver background; and
(d) include each required class label:
(i) in the form and colouring stated in the ADG Code for the
hazardous chemical; and
(ii) with sides not less than 100 mm.
(3) The placard must include the following:
(a) for a Schedule 11 hazardous chemical (other than unstable
explosive, organic peroxide type A, self-reactive substance
type A) present in a storage area at the workplace – the class
label as stated in the ADG Code for each category of
hazardous chemicals present in at least the placard quantity;
or
(b) for a flammable liquid category 4 stored with flammable liquids
in a storage area at the workplace – a class 3 class label as
stated in the ADG Code; or
(c) for an unstable explosive, organic peroxide type A or
self-reactive substance type A – the label in figure 13.3.
Figure 13.4 General form of placard for packaged Schedule 11
hazardous chemicals
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(4) If hazardous chemicals in an IBC at the workplace are Schedule 11
hazardous chemicals intended for transport, and not intended for
use at the workplace:
(a) the IBC must display a placard in accordance with the ADG
Code; and
(b) the storage area at the workplace must display a placard in
accordance with this clause.
7 Placards for flammable liquids category 4 packaged or in bulk
in relation to the storage of:
(a) a packaged flammable liquid category 4; or
(b) a flammable liquid category 4 in bulk.
(a) be in the form shown in figure 13.5; and
(b) have dimensions not less than those shown in figure 13.5; and
(c) have black letters on a white or silver background.
Figure 13.5 Placard for flammable liquid category 4
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regulations 368, 370 and 406
Table 14.1 Hazardous chemicals (other than lead) requiring health
monitoring
Item
1 Acrylonitrile Demographic, medical and occupational
2 Arsenic (inorganic) Demographic, medical and occupational
peripheral nervous system and skin
Urinary inorganic arsenic
3 Benzene Demographic, medical and occupational
Baseline blood sample for haematological
profile
4 Cadmium Demographic, medical and occupational
respiratory system
Standard respiratory questionnaire to be
completed
Standardised respiratory function tests
including for example, FEV 1, FVC and
FEV 1/FVC
Urinary cadmium and β2–microglobulin
Health advice, including counselling on the
effect of smoking on cadmium exposure
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Item
5 Chromium (inorganic) Demographic, medical and occupational
respiratory system and skin
Weekly skin inspection of hands and
forearms by a competent person
6 Creosote Demographic, medical and occupational
Health advice, including recognition of
photosensitivity and skin changes
neurological system and skin, noting any
abnormal lesions and evidence of skin
sensitisation
Records of personal exposure, including
photosensitivity
7 Crystalline silica Demographic, medical and occupational
Standardised respiratory questionnaire to
be completed
Standardised respiratory function test, for
example, FEV 1, FVC and FEV 1/FVC
Chest X-ray full size PA view
8 Isocyanates Demographic, medical and occupational
Completion of a standardised respiratory
questionnaire
Physical examination of the respiratory
system and skin
Standardised respiratory function tests, for
example, FEV 1, FVC and FEV 1/FVC
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Item
9 Mercury (inorganic) Demographic, medical and occupational
Physical examination with emphasis on
dermatological, gastrointestinal,
neurological and renal systems
Urinary inorganic mercury
10 4,4'-Methylene bis
(2 chloroaniline)
(MOCA)
Urinary total MOCA
Dipstick analysis of urine for haematuria
Urine cytology
11 Organophosphate
pesticides
history including pattern of use
Baseline estimation of red cell and plasma
cholinesterase activity levels by the Ellman
or equivalent method
Estimation of red cell and plasma
cholinesterase activity towards the end of
the working day on which organophosphate
pesticides have been used
12 Pentachlorophenol
(PCP)
skin, noting any abnormal lesions or effects
of irritancy
Urinary total pentachlorophenol
Dipstick urinalysis for haematuria and
proteinuria
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Item
13 Polycyclic aromatic
hydrocarbons (PAH)
Records of personal exposure, including
photosensitivity
Health advice, including recognition of
photosensitivity and skin changes
14 Thallium Demographic, medical and occupational
Urinary thallium
15 Vinyl chloride Demographic, medical and occupational
Table 14.2 Lead requiring health monitoring
Item
Lead
1 Lead (inorganic) Demographic, medical and occupational
Biological monitoring
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Schedule 15 Hazardous chemicals at major hazard facilities
(and their threshold quantity)
Chapter 9
1 Definitions
In this Schedule:
Class has the same meaning as in the ADG Code.
Division has the same meaning as in the ADG Code.
Packing Group has the same meaning as in the ADG Code.
subsidiary risk has the same meaning as in the ADG Code.
2 Relevant hazardous chemicals
The hazardous chemicals that characterise a workplace as a facility
for the purposes of these Regulations are the chemicals specifically
referred to in table 15.1 and chemicals that belong to the types,
classes and categories referred to in table 15.2.
3 Threshold quantity of one hazardous chemical
(1) In relation to each hazardous chemical referred to in clause 2,
column 3 of Tables 15.1 and 15.2 provides a quantity that is
described as the "threshold quantity" of that chemical.
(2) If a hazardous chemical is referred to in table 15.1, the threshold
quantity of the chemical is that described in table 15.1, whether or
not the chemical also belongs to a type, class or category referred
to in table 15.2.
(3) If a hazardous chemical is not referred to in table 15.1, and the
chemical belongs to a type, class or category referred to in
table 15.2, the threshold quantity of that chemical is that of the
type, class or category to which it belongs.
(4) If a hazardous chemical is not referred to in table 15.1, and the
chemical appears to belong to more than one of the types, classes
or categories referred to in table 15.2, the threshold quantity of
that chemical is that of the relevant type, class or category which
has the lower or lowest threshold quantity.
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[ ] Q
q
....
Q
q
Q
q
n
n
y
y
x
x +++
4 Threshold quantity of more than one hazardous chemical
(1) If there is more than one hazardous chemical, a threshold quantity
of chemicals exists where, if a number of chemicals are present,
the result of the following aggregation formula exceeds 1:
where:
x, y, [....] and n are the hazardous chemicals present or likely to be
present;
qx, qy, [....] and qn is the total quantity of hazardous chemicals x, y,
[....] and n present or likely to be present, other than:
(a) a hazardous chemical that is present or likely to be present in
an isolated quantity less than 2% of its threshold quantity;
(b) hazardous chemicals that are solely the subject of
intermediate temporary storage, while in transit by road or rail
(unless it is reasonably foreseeable that, despite the transitory
nature of the storage, hazardous chemicals are or are likely to
be present frequently or in significant quantities);
Q x, Q y, [....] and Q n is the individual threshold quantity for each
hazardous chemical x, y, [....] and n.
(2) A hazardous chemical is present or likely to be present in an
isolated quantity, for the purposes of definition qx, qy, [....] and qn,
paragraph (a) if its location at the facility is such that it cannot, on its
own, act as an initiator of a major incident.
5 How table 15.1 must be used
(1) The UN number listed in table 15.1 against the named hazardous
chemical does not restrict the meaning of the name, which also
applies to hazardous chemicals that fall outside the UN number.
Examples for subclause (1)
1 The hazardous chemicals are too dangerous to be transported.
2 The hazardous chemicals are part of mixtures covered by a different UN
number.
(2) Any hazardous chemicals that are covered by the listed UN
numbers must be included in the quantity of the chemical named.
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6 How table 15.2 must be used
(1) The quantities specified for explosives in table 15.2 relate to the
weight of explosive exclusive of packagings, casings and other
non-explosive components.
(2) If explosives of different hazard divisions are present in the same
area or storage, all of the explosives must, before table 15.2 is
applied, be classified in accordance with the following table:
Division 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6
1.1 1.1 1.1 1.1 1.1 1.1 1.1
1.2 1.1 1.2 1.1 1.2 1.1 1.2
1.3 1.1 1.1 1.3 1.3 1.1 1.3
1.4 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6
1.5 1.1 1.1 1.1 1.5 1.5 1.5
1.6 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.6 1.5 1.6
Table 15.1
Item
1 ACETONE CYANOHYDRIN 1541 20
2 ACETYLENE 1001 50
3 ACROLEIN 1092 200
4 ACRYLONITRILE 1093 200
5 ALLYL ALCOHOL 1098 20
6 ALLYLAMINE 2334 200
7 AMMONIA, ANHYDROUS, LIQUEFIED or
AMMONIA SOLUTIONS, relative density
less than 0.880 at 15°C in water, with more
than 50% ammonia
1005 200
8 AMMONIUM NITRATE FERTILISERS 2067
5 000
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Item
9 AMMONIUM NITRATE, with not more than
0.2% combustible substances, including
any organic substance calculated as
carbon, to the exclusion of any other added
substance
1942 2 500
10 ARSENIC PENTOXIDE, Arsenic (V) Acid
and other salts
1559 10
11 ARSENIC TRIOXIDE, Arsenious (III) Acid
and other salts
1561 0.1
12 ARSINE 2188 1.0
13 BROMINE or BROMINE SOLUTIONS 1744 100
14 CARBON DISULFIDE 1131 200
15 CHLORINE 1017 25
16 DIOXINS – 0.1
17 ETHYL NITRATE – 50
18 ETHYLENE DIBROMIDE 1605 50
19 ETHYLENE OXIDE 1040 50
20 ETHYLENEIMINE 1185 50
21 FLUORINE 1045 25
22 FORMALDEHYDE
(greater than 90%)
– 50
23 HYDROFLUORIC ACID SOLUTION
(greater than 50%)
1790 50
24 HYDROGEN 1049 50
25 HYDROGEN CHLORIDE
– Anhydrous
– Refrigerated Liquid
26 HYDROGEN CYANIDE 1051
27 HYDROGEN FLUORIDE 1052 50
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Table 15.2
Item
Hazardous
Description
1 Explosive
Explosive of Division 1.1A 10
All other explosives of Division 1.1 50
Explosive of Division 1.2 200
Explosive of Division 1.3 200
2 Compressed
and liquefied
gases
Compressed or liquefied gases of
Division 2.1 or Subsidiary Risk 2.1
Liquefied gases of Subsidiary Risk 5 200
Compressed or liquefied gases that meet
the criteria for Very Toxic in table 15.3
Compressed or liquefied gases that meet
the criteria for Toxic in table 15.3
3 Flammable
Liquids that meet the criteria for Class 3
Packing Group I Materials (except for crude
oil in remote locations)
Crude oil in remote locations that meet the
criteria for Class 3 Packing Group I
2 000
Liquids that meet the criteria for Class 3
Packing Group II or III
50 000
Liquids with flash points <61°C kept above
their boiling points at ambient conditions
Materials that meet the criteria for
Division 4.1 Packing Group I
Spontaneously combustible materials that
meet the criteria for Division 4.2 Packing
Group I or II
Materials that liberate flammable gases or
react violently on contact with water which
meet the criteria for Division 4.3 Packing
Group I or II
Materials that belong to Classes 3 or 8
Packing Group I or II which have Hazchem
codes of 4WE (materials that react violently
with water)
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Item
Hazardous
Description
4 Oxidising
Oxidising material listed in Appendix A to the
ADG Code
Oxidising materials that meet the criteria for
Division 5.1 Packing Group I or II
5 Peroxides Peroxides that are listed in Appendix A to the
ADG Code
Organic Peroxides that meet the criteria for
Division 5.2
6 Toxic solids
and liquids
Materials that meet the criteria for Very Toxic
in table 15.3 except materials that are
classified as Infectious Substances
(Division 6.2) or as Radioactive (Class 7)
Materials that meet the criteria for Toxic in
table 15.3
Table 15.3 Criteria for toxicity
Description Oral Toxicity1
LD50 (mg/kg)
Dermal Toxicity2
LD50 (mg/kg)
Inhalation Toxicity3
LC50 (mg/L)
Very Toxic LD50 ≤ 5 LD50 ≤ 40 LC50 ≤ 0.5
Toxic 5 < LD50 ≤ 50 40 < LD50 ≤ 200 0.5 < LC50 ≤ 2
Key for table 15.3
1 In rats
2 In rats or rabbits
3 4 hours in rats
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