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# SDS - Sabel-X Hort - 240507

> Safety Data Sheet

SabelX™ Hort
Agreva Sustainable Agriculture Chemwatch Hazard Alert Code: 2
Chemwatch: 5662-29
Version No: 3.1
Safety Data Sheet according to Work Health and Safety Regulations (Hazardous Chemicals) 2023 and ADG requirements
Issue Date: 07/05/2024
Print Date: 09/05/2024
S.GHS.AUS.EN.E

SECTION 1 Identification of the substance / mixture and of the company / undertaking

Product Identifier
Product name: SabelX™ Hort
Chemical Name: Not Applicable
Synonyms: Not Available
Chemical formula: Not Applicable
Other means of identification: Not Available

Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against
Relevant identified uses: Microbial biofertilizer for horticulture.
Use according to manufacturer's directions.

| Registered company name | Agreva Sustainable Agriculture | Sustainable Farming Solutions |
| :--- | :--- | :--- |
| Address | 160 Pine Ave, Mildura VIC 3500 Australia | 160 Pine Ave, Mildura VIC 3500 Australia |
| Fax | Not Available | Not Available |
| Email | Not Available | Not Available |

Emergency telephone number
| Association / Organisation | CHEMWATCH EMERGENCY RESPONSE (24/7) |
| :--- | :--- |
| Emergency telephone numbers | +61  |
| Other emergency telephone numbers |  |

Once connected and if the message is not in your preferred language then please dial 01

SECTION 2 Hazards identification

Classification of the substance or mixture
Poisons Schedule: Not Applicable
Classification [1]: Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2, Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2A, Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Single Exposure (Respiratory Tract Irritation) Category 3
Legend: 1. Classified by Chemwatch; 2. Classification drawn from HCIS; 3. Classification drawn from Regulation (EU) No 1272/2008 - Annex VI

Label elements
Hazard pictogram(s): [Exclamation mark]
Signal word: Warning

Hazard statement(s)
H315: Causes skin irritation.
H319: Causes serious eye irritation.
H335: May cause respiratory irritation.

Precautionary statement(s) Prevention
P271: Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
P261: Avoid breathing dust/fumes.
P280: Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, eye protection and face protection.

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P264: Wash all exposed external body areas thoroughly after handling.

Precautionary statement(s) Response
P305+P351+P338: IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
P312: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/physician/first aider/if you feel unwell.
P337+P313: If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.
P302+P352: IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water and soap.
P304+P340: IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
P332+P313: If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
P362+P364: Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.

Precautionary statement(s) Storage
P405: Store locked up.
P403+P233: Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.

Precautionary statement(s) Disposal
P501: Dispose of contents/container to authorised hazardous or special waste collection point in accordance with any local regulation.

SECTION 3 Composition / information on ingredients

Substances
See section below for composition of Mixtures

Mixtures
| CAS No | %[weight] | Name |
| :--- | :--- | :--- |
| 93763-70-3 | >60 | perlite |
| Not Available | 1-10 | Trichoderma spp. |

Legend: 1. Classified by Chemwatch; 2. Classification drawn from HCIS; 3. Classification drawn from Regulation (EU) No 1272/2008 - Annex VI; 4. Classification drawn from C&L; * EU IOELVs available

SECTION 4 First aid measures

Description of first aid measures
Eye Contact:
If this product comes in contact with the eyes:
* Wash out immediately with fresh running water.
* Ensure complete irrigation of the eye by keeping eyelids apart and away from eye and moving the eyelids by occasionally lifting the upper and lower lids.
* Seek medical attention without delay; if pain persists or recurs seek medical attention.
* Removal of contact lenses after an eye injury should only be undertaken by skilled personnel.

Skin Contact:
If skin contact occurs:
* Immediately remove all contaminated clothing, including footwear.
* Flush skin and hair with running water (and soap if available).
* Seek medical attention in event of irritation.

Inhalation:
* If fumes or combustion products are inhaled remove from contaminated area.
* Lay patient down. Keep warm and rested.
* Prostheses such as false teeth, which may block airway, should be removed, where possible, prior to initiating first aid procedures.
* Apply artificial respiration if not breathing, preferably with a demand valve resuscitator, bag-valve mask device, or pocket mask as trained. Perform CPR if necessary.
* Transport to hospital, or doctor, without delay.

Ingestion:
* Immediately give a glass of water.
* First aid is not generally required. If in doubt, contact a Poisons Information Centre or a doctor.

Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
Treat symptomatically.

SECTION 5 Firefighting measures

Extinguishing media
* There is no restriction on the type of extinguisher which may be used.
* Use extinguishing media suitable for surrounding area.

Special hazards arising from the substrate or mixture
Fire Incompatibility: None known.

Advice for firefighters
Fire Fighting:
* Alert Fire Brigade and tell them location and nature of hazard.
* Wear breathing apparatus plus protective gloves in the event of a fire.
* Prevent, by any means available, spillage from entering drains or water courses.
* Use fire fighting procedures suitable for surrounding area.
* DO NOT approach containers suspected to be hot.
* Cool fire exposed containers with water spray from a protected location.
* If safe to do so, remove containers from path of fire.
* Equipment should be thoroughly decontaminated after use.

Fire/Explosion Hazard:
* Non combustible.
* Not considered a significant fire risk, however containers may burn.
Decomposition may produce toxic fumes of:
silicon dioxide (SiO2)
metal oxides
May emit poisonous fumes.
May emit corrosive fumes.
HAZCHEM: Not Applicable

SECTION 6 Accidental release measures

Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
See section 8

Environmental precautions
See section 12

Methods and material for containment and cleaning up
Minor Spills:
* Remove all ignition sources.
* Clean up all spills immediately.
* Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
* Control personal contact with the substance, by using protective equipment.
* Use dry clean up procedures and avoid generating dust.
* Place in a suitable, labelled container for waste disposal.

Major Spills:
* Moderate hazard.
* CAUTION: Advise personnel in area.
* Alert Emergency Services and tell them location and nature of hazard.
* Control personal contact by wearing protective clothing.
* Prevent, by any means available, spillage from entering drains or water courses.
* Recover product wherever possible.
* IF DRY: Use dry clean up procedures and avoid generating dust. Collect residues and place in sealed plastic bags or other containers for disposal. IF WET: Vacuum/shovel up and place in labelled containers for disposal.
* ALWAYS: Wash area down with large amounts of water and prevent runoff into drains.
* If contamination of drains or waterways occurs, advise Emergency Services.

Personal Protective Equipment advice is contained in Section 8 of the SDS.

SECTION 7 Handling and storage

Precautions for safe handling
Safe handling:
* Avoid all personal contact, including inhalation.
* Wear protective clothing when risk of exposure occurs.
* Use in a well-ventilated area.
* Prevent concentration in hollows and sumps.
* DO NOT enter confined spaces until atmosphere has been checked.
* DO NOT allow material to contact humans, exposed food or food utensils.
* Avoid contact with incompatible materials.
* When handling, DO NOT eat, drink or smoke.
* Keep containers securely sealed when not in use.
* Avoid physical damage to containers.
* Always wash hands with soap and water after handling.
* Work clothes should be laundered separately. Launder contaminated clothing before re-use.
* Use good occupational work practice.
* Observe manufacturer's storage and handling recommendations contained within this SDS.
* Atmosphere should be regularly checked against established exposure standards to ensure safe working conditions are maintained.

Other information:
* Best stored at a constant temperature between 15 and 24 deg C and out of direct sunlight. Do not refrigerate, freeze or allow to overheat.
* Short term temperature spikes exposure to sunlight during transport do not measurably reduce efficacy. Wash hands with soap and water after use. Destroy empty bag and do not use for any other purpose. Contents may settle. Shake well before use.
* Store in original containers.
* Keep containers securely sealed.
* Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area.
* Store away from incompatible materials and foodstuff containers.
* Protect containers against physical damage and check regularly for leaks.
* Observe manufacturer's storage and handling recommendations contained within this SDS.

Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Suitable container:
* Polyethylene or polypropylene container.
* Check all containers are clearly labelled and free from leaks.
Storage incompatibility: Avoid strong acids, bases.

SECTION 8 Exposure controls / personal protection

Control parameters
Occupational Exposure Limits (OEL)
INGREDIENT DATA
| Source | Ingredient | Material name | TWA | STEL | Peak | Notes |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| Australia Exposure Standards | perlite | Perlite dust | 10 mg/m3 | Not Available | Not Available | (a) This value is for inhalable dust containing no asbestos and  480 min
* Good when breakthrough time > 20 min
* Fair when breakthrough time < 20 min
* Poor when glove material degrades
For general applications, gloves with a thickness typically greater than 0.35 mm, are recommended.
It should be emphasised that glove thickness is not necessarily a good predictor of glove resistance to a specific chemical, as the permeation efficiency of the glove will be dependent on the exact composition of the glove material. Therefore, glove selection should also be based on consideration of the task requirements and knowledge of breakthrough times.
Glove thickness may also vary depending on the glove manufacturer, the glove type and the glove model. Therefore, the manufacturers technical data should always be taken into account to ensure selection of the most appropriate glove for the task.
Note: Depending on the activity being conducted, gloves of varying thickness may be required for specific tasks. For example:
* Thinner gloves (down to 0.1 mm or less) may be required where a high degree of manual dexterity is needed. However, these gloves are only likely to give short duration protection and would normally be just for single use applications, then disposed of.
* Thicker gloves (up to 3 mm or more) may be required where there is a mechanical (as well as a chemical) risk i.e. where there is abrasion or puncture potential
Gloves must only be worn on clean hands. After using gloves, hands should be washed and dried thoroughly. Application of a non-perfumed moisturiser is recommended.
Experience indicates that the following polymers are suitable as glove materials for protection against undissolved, dry solids, where abrasive particles are not present.
* polychloroprene.
* nitrile rubber.
* butyl rubber.
* fluorocaoutchouc.
* polyvinyl chloride.
Gloves should be examined for wear and/ or degradation constantly.

Body protection: See Other protection below

Other protection:
* Overalls.
* P.V.C apron.
* Barrier cream.
* Skin cleansing cream.
* Eye wash unit.

Respiratory protection:
Type -P Filter of sufficient capacity. (AS/NZS 1716 & 1715, EN 143:2000 & 149:2001, ANSI Z88 or national equivalent)

| Required Minimum Protection Factor | Half-Face Respirator | Full-Face Respirator | Powered Air Respirator |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| up to 10 x ES | P1 | - | PAPR-P1 |
| | Air-line* | - | - |
| up to 50 x ES | Air-line** | P2 | PAPR-P2 |
| up to 100 x ES | - | P3 | - |
| | - | Air-line* | - |
| 100+ x ES | - | Air-line** | PAPR-P3 |

* - Negative pressure demand ** - Continuous flow
A(All classes) = Organic vapours, B AUS or B1 = Acid gasses, B2 = Acid gas or hydrogen cyanide(HCN), B3 = Acid gas or hydrogen cyanide(HCN), E = Sulfur dioxide(SO2), G = Agricultural chemicals, K = Ammonia(NH3), Hg = Mercury, NO = Oxides of nitrogen, MB = Methyl bromide, AX = Low boiling point organic compounds(below 65 degC)
* Respirators may be necessary when engineering and administrative controls do not adequately prevent exposures.
* The decision to use respiratory protection should be based on professional judgment that takes into account toxicity information, exposure measurement data, and frequency and likelihood of the worker's exposure - ensure users are not subject to high thermal loads which may result in heat stress or distress due to personal protective equipment (powered, positive flow, full face apparatus may be an option).
* Published occupational exposure limits, where they exist, will assist in determining the adequacy of the selected respiratory protection. These may be government mandated or vendor recommended.
* Certified respirators will be useful for protecting workers when properly selected and fit tested as part of a complete respiratory protection program.
* Where protection from nuisance levels of dusts are desired, use type N95 (US) or type P1 (EN143) dust masks. Use respirators and components tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or CEN (EU)
* Use approved positive flow mask if significant quantities of dust becomes airborne.
* Try to avoid creating dust conditions.
Class P2 particulate filters are used for protection against mechanically and thermally generated particulates or both.
P2 is a respiratory filter rating under various international standards, Filters at least 94% of airborne particles
Suitable for:
* Relatively small particles generated by mechanical processes eg. grinding, cutting, sanding, drilling, sawing.
* Sub-micron thermally generated particles e.g. welding fumes, fertilizer and bushfire smoke.
* Biologically active airborne particles under specified infection control applications e.g. viruses, bacteria, COVID-19, SARS

SECTION 9 Physical and chemical properties

Information on basic physical and chemical properties
Appearance: Grey-green solid/powder with earthy odor; does not mix with water.
Physical state: Divided Solid
Odour: Not Available
Odour threshold: Not Available
pH (as supplied): 6-7
Melting point / freezing point (°C): Not Available
Initial boiling point and boiling range (°C): Not Available
Flash point (°C): Not Applicable
Evaporation rate: Not Available
Flammability: Not Applicable
Upper Explosive Limit (%): Not Applicable
Lower Explosive Limit (%): Not Applicable
Vapour pressure (kPa): Not Available
Relative density (Water = 1): 0.8
Partition coefficient n-octanol / water: Not Available
Auto-ignition temperature (°C): Not Available
Decomposition temperature (°C): Not Available
Viscosity (cSt): Not Available
Molecular weight (g/mol): Not Available
Taste: Not Available
Explosive properties: Not Available
Oxidising properties: Not Available
Surface Tension (dyn/cm or mN/m): Not Applicable
Volatile Component (%vol): Not Available
Gas group: Not Available
Solubility in water: Immiscible
pH as a solution (1%): 6-7
Vapour density (Air = 1): Not Available
VOC g/L: Not Available

SECTION 10 Stability and reactivity

Reactivity: See section 7
Chemical stability:
* Unstable in the presence of incompatible materials.
* Product is considered stable.
* Hazardous polymerisation will not occur.
Possibility of hazardous reactions: See section 7
Conditions to avoid: See section 7
Incompatible materials: See section 7
Hazardous decomposition products: See section 5

SECTION 11 Toxicological information

Information on toxicological effects
Inhaled:
The material can cause respiratory irritation in some persons. The body's response to such irritation can cause further lung damage.
Inhalation of dusts, generated by the material during the course of normal handling, may be damaging to the health of the individual.
Persons with impaired respiratory function, airway diseases and conditions such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis, may incur further disability if excessive concentrations of particulate are inhaled.
If prior damage to the circulatory or nervous systems has occurred or if kidney damage has been sustained, proper screenings should be conducted on individuals who may be exposed to further risk if handling and use of the material result in excessive exposures.
Effects on lungs are significantly enhanced in the presence of respirable particles.

Ingestion:
The material has NOT been classified by EC Directives or other classification systems as "harmful by ingestion". This is because of the lack of corroborating animal or human evidence.
Not normally a hazard due to the physical form of product. The material is a physical irritant to the gastro-intestinal tract

Skin Contact:
This material can cause inflammation of the skin on contact in some persons.
The material may accentuate any pre-existing dermatitis condition
Skin contact is not thought to have harmful health effects (as classified under EC Directives); the material may still produce health damage following entry through wounds, lesions or abrasions.
Open cuts, abraded or irritated skin should not be exposed to this material
Entry into the blood-stream, through, for example, cuts, abrasions or lesions, may produce systemic injury with harmful effects. Examine the skin prior to the use of the material and ensure that any external damage is suitably protected.
Irritation and skin reactions are possible with sensitive skin

Eye: This material can cause eye irritation and damage in some persons.

Chronic:
Long-term exposure to respiratory irritants may result in airways disease, involving difficulty breathing and related whole-body problems.
Substance accumulation, in the human body, may occur and may cause some concern following repeated or long-term occupational exposure.
Overexposure to the breathable dust may cause coughing, wheezing, difficulty in breathing and impaired lung function. Chronic symptoms may include decreased vital lung capacity and chest infections. Repeated exposures in the workplace to high levels of fine-divided dusts may produce a condition known as pneumoconiosis, which is the lodgement of any inhaled dusts in the lung, irrespective of the effect. This is particularly true when a significant number of particles less than 0.5 microns (1/50000 inch) are present. Lung shadows are seen in the X-ray. Symptoms of pneumoconiosis may include a progressive dry cough, shortness of breath on exertion, increased chest expansion, weakness and weight loss. As the disease progresses, the cough produces stringy phlegm, vital capacity decreases further, and shortness of breath becomes more severe. Other signs or symptoms include changed breath sounds, reduced oxygen uptake during exercise, emphysema and rarely, pneumothorax (air in the lung cavity).
Removing workers from the possibility of further exposure to dust generally stops the progress of lung abnormalities. When there is high potential for worker exposure, examinations at regular period with emphasis on lung function should be performed.
Inhaling dust over an extended number of years may cause pneumoconiosis, which is the accumulation of dusts in the lungs and the subsequent tissue reaction. This may or may not be reversible.

| SabelX™ Hort | TOXICITY | IRRITATION |
| :--- | :--- | :--- |
| | Not Available | Not Available |

| perlite | TOXICITY | IRRITATION |
| :--- | :--- | :--- |
| | Oral (Mouse) LD50; 12960 mg/kg[2] | Not Available |

Legend: 1. Value obtained from Europe ECHA Registered Substances - Acute toxicity 2. Value obtained from manufacturer's SDS. Unless otherwise specified data extracted from RTECS - Register of Toxic Effect of chemical Substances

PERLITE:
Asthma-like symptoms may continue for months or even years after exposure to the material ends. This may be due to a non-allergic condition known as reactive airways dysfunction syndrome (RADS) which can occur after exposure to high levels of highly irritating compound. Main criteria for diagnosing RADS include the absence of previous airways disease in a non-atopic individual, with sudden onset of persistent asthma-like symptoms within minutes to hours of a documented exposure to the irritant. Other criteria for diagnosis of RADS include a reversible airflow pattern on lung function tests, moderate to severe bronchial hyperreactivity on methacholine challenge testing, and the lack of minimal lymphocytic inflammation, without eosinophilia. RADS (or asthma) following an irritating inhalation is an infrequent disorder with rates related to the concentration of and duration of exposure to the irritating substance. On the other hand, industrial bronchitis is a disorder that occurs as a result of exposure due to high concentrations of irritating substance (often particles) and is completely reversible after exposure ceases. The disorder is characterized by difficulty breathing, cough and mucus production.

Acute Toxicity: X
Skin Irritation/Corrosion: [Checkmark]
Serious Eye Damage/Irritation: [Checkmark]
Respiratory or Skin sensitisation: X
Mutagenicity: X
Carcinogenicity: X
Reproductivity: X
STOT - Single Exposure: [Checkmark]
STOT - Repeated Exposure: X
Aspiration Hazard: X
Legend: X - Data either not available or does not fill the criteria for classification
[Checkmark] - Data available to make classification

SECTION 12 Ecological information

Toxicity
| SabelX™ Hort | Endpoint | Test Duration (hr) | Species | Value | Source |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |

| perlite | Endpoint | Test Duration (hr) | Species | Value | Source |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |

Legend: Extracted from 1. IUCLID Toxicity Data 2. Europe ECHA Registered Substances - Ecotoxicological Information - Aquatic Toxicity 4. US EPA, Ecotox database - Aquatic Toxicity Data 5. ECETOC Aquatic Hazard Assessment Data 6. NITE (Japan) - Bioconcentration Data 7. METI (Japan) - Bioconcentration Data 8. Vendor Data
DO NOT discharge into sewer or waterways.

Persistence and degradability
| Ingredient | Persistence: Water/Soil | Persistence: Air |
| :--- | :--- | :--- |
| | No Data available for all ingredients | No Data available for all ingredients |

Bioaccumulative potential
| Ingredient | Bioaccumulation |
| :--- | :--- |
| | No Data available for all ingredients |

Mobility in soil
| Ingredient | Mobility |
| :--- | :--- |
| | No Data available for all ingredients |

SECTION 13 Disposal considerations

Waste treatment methods
Product / Packaging disposal:
Legislation addressing waste disposal requirements may differ by country, state and/ or territory. Each user must refer to laws operating in their area. In some areas, certain wastes must be tracked.
A Hierarchy of Controls seems to be common - the user should investigate:
* Reduction
* Reuse
* Recycling
* Disposal (if all else fails)
This material may be recycled if unused, or if it has not been contaminated so as to make it unsuitable for its intended use. Shelf life considerations should also be applied in making decisions of this type. Note that properties of a material may change in use, and recycling or reuse may not always be appropriate. In most instances the supplier of the company should be consulted.
* DO NOT allow wash water from cleaning or process equipment to enter drains.
* It may be necessary to collect all wash water for treatment before disposal.
* In all cases disposal to sewer may be subject to local laws and regulations and these should be considered first.
* Where in doubt contact the responsible authority.
* Recycle wherever possible or consult manufacturer for recycling options.
* Consult State Land Waste Management Authority for disposal.
* Bury residue in an authorised landfill.
* Recycle containers if possible, or dispose of in an authorised landfill.

SECTION 14 Transport information

Labels Required
Marine Pollutant: NO
HAZCHEM: Not Applicable

Land transport (ADG): NOT REGULATED FOR TRANSPORT OF DANGEROUS GOODS
Air transport (ICAO-IATA / DGR): NOT REGULATED FOR TRANSPORT OF DANGEROUS GOODS
Sea transport (IMDG-Code / GGVSee): NOT REGULATED FOR TRANSPORT OF DANGEROUS GOODS

14.7.1. Transport in bulk according to Annex II of MARPOL and the IBC code
Not Applicable

14.7.2. Transport in bulk in accordance with MARPOL Annex V and the IMSBC Code
| Product name | Group |
| :--- | :--- |
| perlite | Not Available |

14.7.3. Transport in bulk in accordance with the IGC Code
| Product name | Ship Type |
| :--- | :--- |
| perlite | Not Available |

SECTION 15 Regulatory information

Safety, health and environmental regulations / legislation specific for the substance or mixture
perlite is found on the following regulatory lists
* Australian Inventory of Industrial Chemicals (AIIC)
* International WHO List of Proposed Occupational Exposure Limit (OEL) Values for Manufactured Nanomaterials (MNMS)

Additional Regulatory Information
Not Applicable

National Inventory Status
| National Inventory | Status |
| :--- | :--- |
| Australia - AIIC / Australia Non-Industrial Use | Yes |
| Canada - DSL | Yes |
| Canada - NDSL | No (perlite) |
| China - IECSC | Yes |
| Europe - EINEC / ELINCS / NLP | Yes |
| Japan - ENCS | No (perlite) |
| Korea - KECI | Yes |
| New Zealand - NZIoC | Yes |
| Philippines - PICCS | Yes |
| USA - TSCA | No (perlite) |
| Taiwan - TCSI | Yes |
| Mexico - INSQ | Yes |
| Vietnam - NCI | Yes |
| Russia - FBEPH | No (perlite) |

Legend: Yes = All CAS declared ingredients are on the inventory
No = One or more of the CAS listed ingredients are not on the inventory. These ingredients may be exempt or will require registration.

SECTION 16 Other information

Revision Date: 07/05/2024
Initial Date: 23/04/2024

SDS Version Summary
| Version | Date of Update | Sections Updated |
| :--- | :--- | :--- |
| 3.1 | 07/05/2024 | Handling and storage - Storage (storage requirement) |

Other information
Classification of the preparation and its individual components has drawn on official and authoritative sources as well as independent review by the Chemwatch Classification committee using available literature references.
The SDS is a Hazard Communication tool and should be used to assist in the Risk Assessment. Many factors determine whether the reported Hazards are Risks in the workplace or other settings. Risks may be determined by reference to Exposures Scenarios. Scale of use, frequency of use and current or available engineering controls must be considered.

Definitions and abbreviations
* PC-TWA: Permissible Concentration-Time Weighted Average
* PC-STEL: Permissible Concentration-Short Term Exposure Limit
* IARC: International Agency for Research on Cancer
* ACGIH: American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists
* STEL: Short Term Exposure Limit
* TEEL: Temporary Emergency Exposure Limit。
* IDLH: Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health Concentrations
* ES: Exposure Standard
* OSF: Odour Safety Factor
* NOAEL: No Observed Adverse Effect Level
* LOAEL: Lowest Observed Adverse Effect Level
* TLV: Threshold Limit Value
* LOD: Limit Of Detection
* OTV: Odour Threshold Value
* BCF: BioConcentration Factors
* BEI: Biological Exposure Index
* DNEL: Derived No-Effect Level
* PNEC: Predicted no-effect concentration
* AIIC: Australian Inventory of Industrial Chemicals
* DSL: Domestic Substances List
* NDSL: Non-Domestic Substances List
* IECSC: Inventory of Existing Chemical Substance in China
* EINECS: European INventory of Existing Commercial chemical Substances
* ELINCS: European List of Notified Chemical Substances
* NLP: No-Longer Polymers
* ENCS: Existing and New Chemical Substances Inventory
* KECI: Korea Existing Chemicals Inventory
* NZIoC: New Zealand Inventory of Chemicals
* PICCS: Philippine Inventory of Chemicals and Chemical Substances
* TSCA: Toxic Substances Control Act
* TCSI: Taiwan Chemical Substance Inventory
* INSQ: Inventario Nacional de Sustancias Químicas
* NCI: National Chemical Inventory
* FBEPH: Russian Register of Potentially Hazardous Chemical and Biological Substances

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