On September 8, 2026, the Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme (AICIS) published a notice announcing that, pursuant to section 83 of the Industrial Chemicals Act 2019, an industrial chemical for which an assessment certificate has been issued has been added to the AIIC, with a listing date of September 4, 2026.
Listed Substance and Defined Scope of Assessment
The substance added to the AIIC this time is 1-Propene, polymer with ethene, maleated, 2-[[2-hydroxy-3-(carbopolycyclyloxy)propyl]heteromonocyclyl]ethyl imide, which is the AICIS Approved Chemical Name (AACN). The substance is a polymer, and no CAS number is specified in the notice. Under the Defined Scope of Assessment (DSA), the substance has been assessed for use as a component of lubricant additive formulations and, after reformulation, for end use in lubricant and grease products. The listing information set out in the notice is shown in the table below:
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AICIS Approved Chemical Name (AACN) |
1-Propene, polymer with ethene, maleated, 2-[[2-hydroxy-3-(carbopolycyclyloxy)propyl]heteromonocyclyl]ethyl imide |
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Defined Scope of Assessment |
The chemical has been assessed: - as imported into Australia at up to 100 tonnes/year - as imported at up to 20% concentration as a component of lubricant additive formulations for reformulation into finished lubricant products - as imported or reformulated at up to 4% concentration for end use in lubricant and grease products, including engine and machinery oils - for use by industrial workers and do-it-yourself (DIY) users |
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Listing date |
4 September 2026 |
ChemRadar Insights
For enterprises exporting the substance and its formulations to Australia or introducing it in Australia, the following items deserve attention:
- Introduce in accordance with the Defined Scope of Assessment: The substance has been listed on the AIIC. Other enterprises intending to introduce the same substance must ensure that the introduction and use comply with the Defined Scope of Assessment above; only in this way can the substance be introduced under the "listed" category and the corresponding reporting obligations fulfilled;
- Obtain separate approval for introductions beyond the scope: If the substance is to be introduced in a manner beyond the Defined Scope of Assessment (for example, annual import volume exceeding 100 tonnes, or use for other purposes), it must not be introduced under the listed category; enterprises shall confirm in advance the other applicable introduction categories, or apply separately for an assessment certificate in accordance with the law;
- Verify the latest inventory information: It is recommended to verify the latest listing status and listing conditions of the substance through the AIIC search; introduction arrangements should be based on official AICIS information.
