On July 17, 2026, the Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme (AICIS) officially listed a siloxane polymer (CAS No. 189959-16-8) on the Australian Inventory of Industrial Chemicals (AIIC) pursuant to section 82 of the Industrial Chemicals Act 2019. The substance was automatically added to the inventory upon the lapse of five years since the issue of its assessment certificate. Introducers (importers or manufacturers) must proactively notify AICIS within 28 days if the actual circumstances of their introduction differ from those in the previous assessment.
Information on the Listed Substance
The following table shows the listing information for this substance as published on the AICIS website:
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Field |
Content |
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CAS number |
189959-16-8 |
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Chemical Name |
Siloxanes and Silicones, di-Me, hydroxy-terminated, polymers with 3-(trimethoxysilyl)-N-[3-(trimethoxysilyl)propyl]-1-propanamine |
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Molecular Formula |
Unspecified |
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Specific information requirements |
Obligations to provide information apply. You must tell us within 28 days if the circumstances of your importation or manufacture (introduction) are different from those in our assessment. |
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Listing date |
17 July 2026 |
ChemRadar Insights
Introducers of this substance are advised to note the following compliance matters:
1. Verify the actual circumstances: Compare the actual use, introduction volume, exposure scenarios, etc. with those in the previous assessment; if there are any changes, notify AICIS within 28 days to avoid compliance risks;
2. Pay attention to the inventory entry conditions: The AIIC is the core inventory for industrial chemical compliance in Australia. The compliance pathway following a substance's listing shall be subject to the inventory registration information and the accompanying specific information requirements;
3. Search and confirm: To confirm whether a substance is on the inventory and the conditions attached to the inventory entry, you may search via the AICIS chemical information system or consult a professional body.
