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[CHANGE TO HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE ENTRY FOR FORMALDEHYDE – July 2012
Based on the NICNAS (National Industrial Chemicals Notification and Assessment Scheme) Priority Existing Chemical Assessment Report for formaldehyde, Safe Work Australia has updated the entry in HSIS for formaldehyde to reflect recommended changes in classification. The update includes a change to the carcinogen classification from category 3 (limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect) to category 2 (may cause cancer by inhalation) and is made in accordance with the Approved Criteria for Classifying Hazardous Substances [NOHSC:1008(2004] 3rd Edition. The full classification is available on HSIS.

The NICNAS Priority Existing Chemical Report can be accessed from the NICNAS website, from the link

http://www.nicnas.gov.au/__data/assets/ ... rt_PDF.pdf

Manufacturers and importers need to consider this amendment and, if necessary, update safety data sheets and labels to ensure they contain correct and current information.

Email queries about the update can be directed to HSIS feedback.