On 1 April 2026, the Australian Government released draft evaluation statements for 11 industrial chemicals, providing safety information on their use, import, or manufacture. Public comments are invited until 28 May 2026.
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Subject of evaluation |
Focus |
Use |
Proposed outcome |
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Phenol, 4,4'-thiobis[2-(1,1-dimethylethyl)-5-methyl- |
Health |
Adhesive and sealants; Lubricants and greases; Plastic and polymer products; Other |
Recommendation to regulatory body (workers); Information relating to safe introduction and use |
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Retinal (Retinaldehyde) |
Health |
Personal care products not covered by other end uses |
Chemical has the human health hazard characteristic, developmental toxicity, in accordance with the Industrial Chemicals Categorisation Guidelines; Recommendation to regulatory body (workers) |
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Retinol and retinol esters |
Health |
Personal care products not covered by other end uses; Personal care products - limited environmental release |
Proposal to vary terms of the inventory; Recommendation to regulatory body (public health); Recommendation to regulatory body (workers); Information relating to safe introduction and use |
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Ethanone, 1-phenyl- (Acetophenone) |
Health |
Adhesive and sealants; Air care products; Automotive care products; Chemical intermediate; Cleaning and furniture care products; Laundry and dishwashing products; Lubricants and greases; Paints and coatings; Personal care products not covered by other end uses; Personal care products - limited environmental release; Other |
Recommendation to regulatory body (public health); Recommendation to regulatory body (workers); Information relating to safe introduction and use |
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2-Pyrrolidinone |
Health |
Adhesive and sealants; Chemical intermediate; Fabric, textile and leather products not covered by other end uses; Ink, toner and colourant products; Paints and coatings; Paper products; Plastic and polymer products; |
Proposal to vary terms of the inventory; Recommendation to regulatory body (workers); Information relating to safe introduction and use |
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Chemicals that are unlikely to require further regulation to manage risks to human health |
Health |
Various |
No new means of managing risk are proposed |
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Alkyl and alkenyl betaines and amido betaines |
Environment |
Air care products; Automotive care products; Cleaning and furniture care products; Fuel, oil, fuel oil additives and related products; Ink, toner and colourant products; Laundry and dishwashing products; Lubricants and greases; Paper products; Paints and coatings; Personal care products not covered by other end uses; Water treatment products; Other |
No new means of managing risk are proposed |
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Alcohol ethoxysulfates |
Environment |
Adhesive and sealants; Air care products; Automotive care products; Cleaning and furniture care products; Electronic products; Fabric, textile and leather products not covered by other end uses; Fuel, oil, fuel oil additives and related products; Laundry and dishwashing products; Lubricants and greases; Paints and coatings; Personal care products not covered by other end uses; Plastic and polymer products; Water treatment products |
No new means of managing risk are proposed |
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Methylene-bridged bisphenols |
Environment |
Adhesive and sealants; Explosive materials; Fabric, textile and leather products not covered by other end uses; Fuel, oil, fuel oil additives and related products; Ink, toner and colourant products; Lubricant and greases; Paints and coatings; Personal care products not covered by other end uses; Photographic products; Plastic and polymer products; Other |
No new means of managing risk are proposed |
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Methanone, [1,1′-biphenyl]-4-ylphenyl- (4-Phenylbenzophenone) |
Health |
Adhesive and sealants; Ink, toner and colourant products; Paints and coatings; Plastic and polymer products; |
Proposal to vary terms of the inventory Recommendation to regulatory body (workers); Recommendation to regulatory body (food); Information relating to safe introduction and use |
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2-Propenoic acid, 2-cyano-3,3-diphenyl-, 2-ethylhexyl ester (Octocrylene) |
Environment |
Personal care products not covered by other end uses Personal care products - limited environmental release |
No new means of managing risk are proposed |
