Industrial Chemicals Environmental Management (Register) Instrument 2022

AACN:

2‑Propenoic acid, 2‑methyl‑, butyl ester, polymers with alkyl methacrylate, substituted‑methylethyl‑terminated hydrogenated polyalkene methacrylate, Me methacrylate and styrene

The IChEMS Minimum Standards must be complied with.

Chemical name:

2‑Oxazolidinone, 3‑ethenyl‑5‑methyl‑

CAS number:

3395‑98‑0

(a) printing inks;

(b) 3D printing;

(c) coatings for industrial use.

The IChEMS Minimum Standards must be complied with.

Chemical name:

1,3,5‑triazine‑2,4,6‑triamine

CAS number:

108‑78‑1

(a) melamine resins;

(b) adhesives;

(c) construction materials;

(d) flame‑retardant additive;

(e) paints, coatings and inks.

(a) This entry comes into effect on
1 January 2025.

(b) The chemical (whether on its own or in mixtures) must be managed according to the IChEMS Minimum Standards.

Chemical class name: Aryl sulfonate hydrotropes

CAS numbers: 98‑11‑3, 515‑42‑4, 934‑54‑3, 104‑15‑4, 657‑84‑1, 6192‑52‑5, 16106‑44‑8, 26447‑09‑6, 30526‑22‑8, 1300‑72‑7, 25321‑41‑9, 26447‑10‑9, 30346‑73‑7, 16066‑35‑6, 28348‑53‑0, 28631‑63‑2, 32073‑22‑6, 37953‑05‑2, 91‑24‑7, 98‑69‑1, 138‑29‑4, 15497‑96‑8, 30995‑65‑4, 61168‑61‑4, 61168‑62‑5

(a) paint and coating products;

(b) personal care products;

(c) plastic and polymer products;

(d) automotive care products;

(e) cleaning and furniture care products;

(f) laundry and dishwashing products;

(g) fabric, textile and leather products.

(a) This entry comes into effect 1 January 2026.

(b) The chemical (whether on its own or in mixtures) must be managed according to the IChEMS Minimum Standards.

Chemical name:

Boric acid and precursors

CAS numbers:

10043‑35‑3, 11113‑50‑1, 13460‑51‑0,

12008‑41‑2, 1303‑96‑4

(a) additives for the manufacture of:

i. glass;

ii. fibreglass;

iii. ceramics;

(b) flame retardants;

(c) fire‑preventing agents;

(d) in construction materials;

(e) tanning agents;

(f) domestic/cleaning products;

(g) manufacture of other chemicals and products.

(a) This entry comes into effect on
1 January 2025.

(b) The chemical (whether on its own or in mixtures) must be managed according to the IChEMS Minimum Standards.

Chemical name:

Siloxanes and Silicones, di‑Me, hydroxy‑terminated, polymers with 3‑(trimethoxysilyl)‑N‑[3‑(trimethoxysilyl)propyl]‑1‑propanamine

CAS number:

189959‑16‑8

Hair care products.

The IChEMS Minimum Standards must be complied with.

Chemical class name: Glycerides.

CAS Numbers: 68990‑07‑8; 123465‑33‑8; 85665‑33‑4; 68002‑72‑2; 67701‑26‑2; 61789‑13‑7; 68002‑71‑1; 91744‑88‑6; 97593‑29‑8; 67784‑87‑6; 82229‑44‑5; 61789‑10‑4; 61789‑02‑4; 61789‑08‑0; 68308‑54‑3; 68553‑09‑3; 61789‑11‑5; 68553‑08‑2; 68553‑04‑8; 68990‑53‑4; 68911‑02‑4; 91052‑08‑3; 67701‑31‑9; 68424‑60‑2; 67701‑29‑5; 67701‑32‑0; 97488‑92‑1; 93334‑20‑4; 93334‑17‑9; 92045‑31‑3; 91744‑89‑7; 91744‑75‑1; 91744‑33‑1; 91744‑07‑9; 91697‑97‑1; 91697‑96‑0; 91052‑54‑9; 85586‑31‑8; 85586‑30‑7; 85536‑07‑8; 85536‑06‑7; 85029‑80‑7; 69028‑36‑0; 68938‑37‑4; 93763‑31‑6; 61789‑14‑8; 8029‑44‑5; 537‑40‑6; 538‑24‑9; 555‑43‑1; 555‑44‑2; 555‑45‑3; 621‑71‑6; 1323‑83‑7; 8001‑21‑6; 8001‑22‑7; 8001‑25‑0; 8001‑29‑4; 8001‑30‑7; 8001‑31‑8; 8002‑03‑7; 8002‑13‑9; 8002‑31‑1; 8002‑75‑3; 8007‑69‑0; 8008‑74‑0; 8016‑70‑4; 8023‑79‑8; 8024‑09‑7; 8024‑22‑4; 8024‑32‑6; 11099‑07‑3; 13552‑80‑2; 18641‑57‑1; 25637‑84‑7; 27638‑00‑2; 30233‑64‑8; 31661‑27‑5; 37220‑82‑9; 53563‑63‑6; 60756‑74‑3; 61789‑97‑7; 61789‑99‑9; 68132‑21‑8; 68334‑00‑9; 68334‑28‑1; 68425‑36‑5; 68514‑74‑9; 68553‑81‑1; 68916‑76‑7; 68917‑73‑7; 68921‑06‑2; 68953‑18‑4; 68991‑68‑4; 72869‑69‑3; 84540‑04‑5; 84681‑71‑0; 84836‑98‑6; 91078‑92‑1; 91079‑12‑8; 91082‑37‑0; 91082‑46‑1; 91744‑42‑2; 91744‑66‑0; 92113‑40‑1; 92113‑41‑2; 92704‑77‑3; 93333‑83‑6; 93334‑55‑5; 93348‑60‑8; 93348‑62‑0; 94349‑77‑6; 97593‑12‑9; 97593‑17‑4; 97593‑44‑7; 97593‑50‑5; 97593‑57‑2; 97593‑60‑7; 129811‑19‑4; 129893‑27‑2; 169107‑13‑5; 85409‑09‑2; 67701‑27‑3; 61789‑09‑1; 73398‑61‑5; 67701‑28‑4; 67701‑30‑8; 68424‑61‑3; 67701‑33‑1; 85251‑77‑0; 68606‑18‑8; 122‑32‑7; 538‑23‑8; 8030‑12‑4; 25496‑72‑4; 31566‑31‑1; 8001‑78‑3; 7360‑38‑5; 91744‑39‑7; 736150‑63‑3; 1323‑39‑3; 65381‑09‑1; 68309‑32‑0; 91052‑53‑8; 91744‑20‑6; 91744‑73‑9; 97722‑02‑6.

This class of chemicals includes esters of C6‑C26 carboxylic acids and glycerol bearing one (monoglycerides), two (diglycerides), or three (triglycerides) aliphatic chains.

(a) automotive care products;

(b) cleaning and furniture care products;

(c) construction products;

(d) fabric, textile and leather products;

(e) fuel, oil, fuel oil additives and related products;

(f) laundry and dishwashing products;

(g) lubricant and grease products;

(h) paint and coating products;

(i) paper products;

(j) personal care products;

(k) plastic and polymer products.

(a) This entry comes into effect 1 January 2027.

(b) The chemical (whether on its own or in mixtures) must be managed according to the IChEMS Minimum Standards.

Chemical name: 13‑Oxabicyclo[10.1.0]trideca‑4,8‑diene, (1R,4E,8Z,12R)‑rel‑

CAS number:

55722‑64‑0

(a) cosmetic and household products;

(b) air fresheners (sprays and aerosols);

(c) electrical air fresheners;

(d) candles;

(e) fine fragrances.

The IChEMS Minimum Standards must be complied with.

A Predicted No‑Effect Concentration of 74 µg/L was derived in an Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme assessment.

This concentration is not a regulatory limit or standard. It can be used to inform risk assessment, monitoring and evaluation.

Chemical name:

4‑Pentenal, 5‑cyclohexyl‑2,4‑dimethyl‑, (4E)‑

CAS number:

1449104‑34‑0

(a) cosmetic and household products;

(b) air fresheners (sprays and aerosols);

(c) electrical air fresheners;

(d) candles;

(e) fine fragrances.

The IChEMS Minimum Standards must be complied with.

A Predicted No‑Effect Concentration of 8.11 µg/L was derived in an Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme assessment.

This concentration is not a regulatory limit or standard. It can be used to inform risk assessment, monitoring and evaluation.

Chemical name:

β‑Alanine, N‑(2‑hydroxyethyl)‑N‑[2‑[(1‑oxooctyl)amino]ethyl]‑

CAS number:

64265‑45‑8

Firefighting foam products.

(a) This entry comes into effect on 1 January 2025.

(b) The chemical (whether on its own or in mixtures) must be managed according to the IChEMS Minimum Standards.

Chemical class name:  Lauryl (dodecyl) sulfates

CAS numbers: 151‑41‑7, 151‑21‑3, 2235‑54‑3, 3097‑08‑3, 4706‑78‑9

This chemical class includes the following substances: lauryl sulfate, sodium lauryl sulfate, ammonium lauryl sulfate, magnesium lauryl sulfate, and potassium lauryl sulfate.

(a) personal care products;

(b) paint and coating products;

(c) plastic and polymer products;

(d) automotive care products;

(e) cleaning and furniture care products;

(f) laundry and dishwashing products;

(g) extractive products.

(a) This entry comes into effect on 1 July 2025.

(b) The chemical (whether on its own or in mixtures) must be managed according to the IChEMS Minimum Standards.

Chemical class name: Linear alkylbenzene sulfonates

CAS numbers: 27176‑87‑0, 121‑65‑3, 1322‑98‑1, 1331‑61‑9, 2211‑98‑5, 12068‑08‑5, 14356‑38‑8, 25155‑30‑0, 22967‑67‑5, 26264‑06‑2, 26836‑07‑7, 27177‑77‑1, 27479‑45‑4, 29061‑63‑0, 58089‑99‑9, 68081‑81‑2, 63428‑97‑7, 67952‑66‑3, 68411‑30‑3, 68442‑72‑8, 68584‑22‑5, 68584‑23‑6, 68584‑27‑0, 68910‑31‑6, 68910‑32‑7, 69669‑44‑9, 85480‑54‑2, 85480‑55‑3, 85480‑57‑5, 85536‑14‑7, 85995‑82‑0, 85995‑83‑1, 90194‑26‑6, 90194‑29‑9, 90194‑30‑2, 91696‑66‑1, 97467‑80‑6, 103818‑94‑6, 127184‑52‑5

This class of chemicals include salts of alkylbenzene sulfonic acid where the alkyl chain is linear with a length between 10 and 16 carbon atoms.

(a) laundry and dishwashing products;

(b) cleaning and furniture care products;

(c) automotive care products;

(d) plastic and polymer products.

(a)  This entry comes into effect on 1 July 2025.

(b) The chemical (whether on its own or in mixtures) must be managed according to the IChEMS Minimum Standards.

Chemical name: 1,3‑Propanediamine, N‑[3‑(C11‑14‑isoalkyloxy)propyl]derivs., C13‑rich, acetates.

CAS number: 151789‑08‑1.

(a) flotation agent.

(a) This entry comes into effect 1 January 2027.

(b) The chemical (whether on its own or in mixtures) must be managed according to the IChEMS Minimum Standards.

To meet criteria for this schedule, the chemical must be introduced and used in accordance with the terms of the defined scope of assessment outlined in the Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme assessment statement. The chemical is very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects and other use cases may present a higher risk to the environment.

Chemical class name: Carbonodithioic acid, O‑(2‑methylbutyl) ester, sodium salt (1:1) and Carbonodithioic acid, O‑(3‑methylbutyl) ester, sodium salt (1:1)

CAS numbers: 72187‑33‑8 and 34761‑63‑2

(a) floatation agent.

(a) This entry comes into effect 1 January 2027.

(b) The class of chemicals (whether on their own or in mixtures) must be managed according to the IChEMS Minimum Standards.

Chemical class name: Ethoxylated alcohols (Group B)

CAS Numbers: 112‑59‑4; 31726‑34‑8; 26468‑86‑0; 27252‑75‑1; 61723‑78‑2; 39587‑22‑9; 26183‑52‑8; 61827‑42‑7; 9005‑00‑9; 52292‑17‑8; 70879‑83‑3; 68439‑45‑2; 71060‑57‑6; 116810‑32‑3; 127036‑24‑2; 3055‑97‑8; 68439‑46‑3; 78330‑20‑8; 67254‑71‑1; 125736‑52‑9; 68213‑23‑0; 3055‑94‑5; 3055‑95‑6; 9043‑30‑5; 24938‑91‑8; 69011‑36‑5; 27306‑79‑2; 66455‑14‑9; 8065‑80‑3; 68439‑49‑6; 32128‑65‑7; 97953‑22‑5; 68991‑48‑0; 71243‑46‑4; 69013‑19‑0; 68526‑94‑3; 69227‑20‑9.

This class of chemicals are a group of structurally similar non‑ionic surfactants that have the general structure R(OCH2CH2)nOH. Some of these chemicals have been classified as harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

(a) adhesives and sealants;

(b) air care products;

(c) apparel and footwear care products;

(d) automotive care products;

(e) cleaning and furnishing care products;

(f) fuels and related products;

(g) intermediates;

(h) leak detection products;

(i) lubricants and greases;

(j) paints and coatings;

(k) paper products;

(l) personal care products;

(m) water treatment products.

(a) This entry comes into effect 1 January 2027.

(b) The class of chemicals (whether on their own or in mixtures) must be managed according to the IChEMS Minimum Standards.

Chemical class name: Medium and long chain alkyl sulfates

CAS Numbers: 139‑96‑8; 142‑31‑4; 142‑87‑0; 143‑00‑0; 143‑02‑2; 143‑03‑3; 1120‑01‑0; 1120‑04‑3; 1191‑50‑0; 2207‑98‑9; 3026‑63‑9; 4492‑78‑8; 4696‑46‑2; 4696‑47‑3; 4722‑98‑9; 13177‑49‑6; 13177‑52‑1; 21142‑28‑9; 25446‑91‑7; 26856‑96‑2; 30862‑34‑1; 39943‑70‑9; 51541‑51‑6; 65104‑49‑6; 66161‑60‑2; 68081‑96‑9; 68081‑97‑0; 68130‑43‑8; 68187‑17‑7; 68299‑17‑2; 68585‑44‑4; 68585‑47‑7; 68815‑25‑8; 68890‑70‑0; 68908‑44‑1; 68910‑01‑0; 68955‑19‑1; 68955‑20‑4; 72906‑11‑7; 73296‑89‑6; 84501‑49‑5; 85252‑21‑7; 85586‑07‑8; 85586‑38‑5; 85665‑45‑8; 85681‑66‑9; 90583‑10‑1; 90583‑13‑4; 90583‑16‑7; 90583‑18‑9; 90583‑22‑5; 90583‑23‑6; 90583‑25‑8; 97375‑27‑4.

This class of chemicals are a group of structurally similar, medium to long chain (C6 ─ C20) alkyl sulfates and alkyl sulfuric acids.

(a) adhesive and sealant products;

(b) anti‑freeze and de‑icing products;

(c) automotive care products;

(d) cleaning and furniture care products;

(e) fabric, textile and leather products;

(f) fire‑extinguishing products;

(g) ink, toner and colourant products;

(h) laundry and dishwashing products;

(i) paint and coating products;

(j) personal care products;

(k) photographic products;

(l) plastic and polymer products.

(a) This entry comes into effect 1 January 2027.

(b) The class of chemicals (whether on their own or in mixtures) must be managed according to the IChEMS Minimum Standards.

Chemical class name: Fatty acids.

CAS Numbers: 84753‑04‑8; 506‑33‑2; 506‑32‑1; 112‑37‑8; 1333‑28‑4; 506‑26‑3; 506‑50‑3; 638‑53‑9; 1002‑84‑2; 5684‑82‑2; 13747‑30‑3; 14292‑27‑4; 14436‑32‑9; 15469‑77‑9; 17278‑80‑7; 19704‑83‑7; 22302‑43‑8; 22333‑90‑0; 25448‑24‑2; 25728‑82‑9; 26764‑26‑1; 38232‑01‑8; 38972‑57‑5; 3913‑85‑7; 42966‑30‑3; 53678‑20‑9; 54947‑74‑9; 61788‑65‑6; 61788‑66‑7; 61789‑55‑7; 61789‑89‑7; 61790‑24‑7; 61790‑39‑4; 64741‑37‑3; 64754‑97‑8; 65423‑25‑8; 66072‑02‑4; 66072‑07‑9; 66072‑09‑1; 68153‑07‑1; 68188‑93‑2; 68308‑51‑0; 68309‑87‑5; 68424‑21‑5; 68424‑22‑6; 68424‑23‑7; 68424‑24‑8; 68424‑45‑3; 68604‑59‑1; 68604‑78‑4; 68604‑80‑8; 68647‑90‑5; 6865‑33‑4; 68783‑34‑6; 68855‑52‑7; 68856‑20‑2; 68938‑25‑0; 68938‑26‑1; 68938‑32‑9; 69669‑25‑6; 72881‑27‑7; 84777‑61‑7; 85251‑72‑5; 85392‑03‑6; 85392‑04‑7; 85536‑25‑0; 85711‑54‑2; 91002‑32‑3; 91032‑02‑9; 91051‑35‑3; 91051‑46‑6; 91697‑37‑9; 91697‑59‑5; 91697‑61‑9; 91697‑83‑5; 93859‑30‑4; 97404‑27‑8; 98978‑62‑2; 98978‑65‑5; 101403‑98‑9; 57602‑94‑5; 68002‑84‑6; 68002‑85‑7; 68201‑56‑9; 463‑40‑1; 506‑12‑7; 542‑42‑7; 61788‑47‑4; 61789‑30‑8; 64755‑01‑7; 67701‑02‑4; 67701‑07‑9; 67701‑09‑1; 67701‑10‑4; 68002‑80‑2; 68308‑53‑2; 68334‑03‑2; 68440‑15‑3; 68937‑74‑6; 68937‑76‑8; 68938‑15‑8; 91032‑12‑1; 61790‑44‑1; 64755‑02‑8; 66071‑82‑7; 68476‑03‑9; 68783‑36‑8; 93334‑05‑5; 506‑30‑9; 141‑22‑0; 1984‑06‑1; 61789‑44‑4; 143‑19‑1; 506‑46‑7; 544‑60‑5; 593‑26‑0; 593‑29‑3; 764‑71‑6; 822‑17‑3; 1188‑02‑9; 2197‑37‑7; 2624‑31‑9; 3414‑89‑9; 5972‑76‑9; 7721‑14‑4; 8013‑05‑6; 8013‑06‑7; 10030‑73‑6; 13329‑67‑4; 16530‑71‑5; 25103‑52‑0; 34326‑46‑0; 61790‑32‑7; 64248‑79‑9; 64741‑38‑4; 64741‑40‑8; 68153‑66‑2; 68308‑79‑2; 68309‑30‑8; 68309‑88‑6; 85251‑73‑6; 91051‑84‑2; 1592‑23‑0; 112‑38‑9; 8001‑20‑5; 90028‑66‑3; 61790‑12‑3; 1002‑62‑6; 1002‑89‑7; 10124‑65‑9; 106‑14‑9; 111‑14‑8; 111‑20‑6; 112‑05‑0; 112‑80‑1; 112‑86‑7; 121250‑47‑3; 123‑99‑9; 124‑07‑2; 142‑62‑1; 143‑07‑7; 143‑18‑0; 2091‑29‑4; 2437‑23‑2; 30399‑84‑9; 334‑48‑5; 408‑35‑5; 544‑63‑8; 557‑04‑0; 57‑10‑3; 57‑11‑4; 60‑33‑3; 61789‑31‑9; 61789‑45‑5; 61790‑37‑2; 61790‑38‑3; 629‑25‑4; 67701‑01‑3; 67701‑03‑5; 67701‑05‑7; 67701‑06‑8; 67701‑08‑0; 67701‑11‑5; 68002‑90‑4; 68424‑38‑4; 68648‑24‑8; 68937‑70‑2; 8052‑48‑0; 822‑12‑8; 822‑16‑2; 544‑64‑9; 61790‑79‑2; 67762‑36‑1; 67762‑44‑1; 68002‑87‑9; 68082‑64‑4; 68424‑37‑3; 68603‑84‑9; 68918‑39‑8; 68937‑72‑4; 68937‑75‑7; 68937‑85‑9; 90990‑08‑2; 90990‑10‑6; 90990‑15‑1; 95912‑82‑6; 871‑70‑5.

The class of chemicals are a group of aliphatic carboxylic acids (or fatty acids) as saturated and unsaturated chemicals and mixtures (C6‑C26), and chemicals and mixtures of di‑acids and acid salts (C4‑C18).

(a) adhesive and sealant products;

(b) air care products;

(c) anti‑freeze and de‑icing products;

(d) apparel and footwear care products;

(e) arts, crafts and hobby products;

(f) automotive care products;

(g) chemical products;

(h) cleaning and furniture care products;

(i) construction products;

(j) fabric, textile and leather products;

(k) fuel, oil, fuel oil additives and related products;

(l) ink, toner and colourant products;

(m) laundry and dishwashing products;

(n) lubricant and grease products;

(o) paint and coating products;

(p) paper products;

(q) personal care products;

(r) plastic and polymer products;

(s) tattoo ink products.

(a) This entry comes into effect on 1 January 2027.

(b) The class of chemicals (whether on their own or in mixtures) must be managed according to the IChEMS Minimum Standards.

Chemical name: Ethane, 1,2‑dichloro‑

CAS number: 107‑06‑2

(a) solvent;

(b) manufacture of other chemicals and products.

(a) This entry comes into effect 1 January 2026.

(a) (b) The chemical (whether on its own or in mixtures) must be managed according to the IChEMS Minimum Standards.

Chemical class name: Ethoxylated alcohols (Group A)

CAS numbers: 3055‑93‑4; 4536‑30‑5; 9002‑92‑0; 9004‑95‑9; 66455‑15‑0; 68002‑97‑1; 85422‑93‑1; 68439‑54‑3; 78330‑21‑9; 68131‑40‑8; 68439‑50‑9; 84133‑50‑6; 68131‑39‑5; 106232‑83‑1; 68551‑12‑2; 64425‑86‑1; 120944‑68‑5; 106232‑82‑0.

This class of chemicals are a group of structurally similar non‑ionic surfactants that have the general structure R(OCH2CH2)nOH. These chemicals have been classified as toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

(a) adhesives and sealants;

(b) air care products;

(c) apparel and footwear care products;

(d) automotive care products;

(e) cleaning and furnishing care products;

(f) decontamination agents;

(g) fuels and related products;

(h) intermediates;

(i) lubricants and greases;

(j) paints and coatings;

(k) paper products;

(l) personal care products;

(m) processing aids.

(a) This entry comes into effect 1 January 2027.

(b) The class of chemicals (whether on their own or in mixtures) must be managed according to the IChEMS Minimum Standards.

Chemical class name: Parabens

CAS numbers: 99‑76‑3; 5026‑62‑0; 26112‑07‑2; 120‑47‑8; 35285‑68‑8; 36457‑19‑9; 94‑13‑3; 35285‑69‑9; 84930‑16‑5; 4191‑73‑5; 94‑26‑8; 36457‑20‑2; 4247‑02‑3; 1085‑12‑7; 1219‑38‑1; 5153‑25‑3; 2664‑60‑0; 94‑18‑8.

The class of chemicals includes alkyl esters of para‑hydroxybenzoic acid containing methyl‑, ethyl‑, propyl‑, butyl‑ heptyl‑, octyl‑, lauryl or benzyl‑ ester groups as well as their salts.

(a) adhesives and sealants;

(b) cleaning and furnishing care products;

(c) paints and coatings;

(d) personal care products.

(a) This entry comes into effect 1 January 2027.

(b) The class of chemicals (whether on their own or in mixtures) must be managed according to the IChEMS Minimum Standards.

Chemical class name: Short chain alkyl‑ and aryl‑ phthalates

CAS numbers: 84‑69‑5; 117‑82‑8; 84‑64‑0; 85‑68‑7; 84‑62‑8; 84‑61‑7; 84‑75‑3; 523‑31‑9; 27987‑25‑3; 3648‑21‑3; 68515‑50‑4; 68515‑44‑6.

This chemical class includes 12 phthalates with butyl, hexyl, heptyl, cyclohexyl or benzyl ester functional groups.

(a) adhesives and sealants;

(b) ink, toner and colourant products;

(c) lubricants and greases;

(d) paints and coatings;

(e) personal care products;

(f) photographic supplies, films and photochemicals;

(g) polymer products.floatation agent.

(a) This entry comes into effect 1 January 2027.

(b) The class of chemicals (whether on their own or in mixtures) must be managed according to the IChEMS Minimum Standards.

Chemical name: Limonene.

CAS numbers: 5989‑27‑5; 5989‑54‑8; 138‑86‑3; 68647‑72‑3; 68917‑57‑7; 68917‑58‑8; 65996‑99‑8; 68956‑56‑9; 8028‑48‑6.

(a) adhesive and sealant products;

(b) air care products;

(c) cleaning and furniture care products;

(d) extractive products;

(e) fragrances;

(f) fuel and fuel related products;

(g) laundry and dishwashing products;

(h) paints and coatings;

(i) personal care products;

(j) solvents.

(a) This entry comes into effect 1 January 2027.

(b) The class of chemicals (whether on their own or in mixtures) must be managed according to the IChEMS Minimum Standards.

Chemical class name: Perfluorobutanoic acid (PFBA), perfluoropentanoic acid (PFPeA), perfluorohexanoic acid (PFHxA), their salts and any substance containing a perfluoropropyl, perfluorobutyl or perfluoropentyl moiety that can degrade to PFBA, PFPeA or PFHxA. 

This entry excludes chemicals that may degrade to Schedule 5, 6 or 7 substances in addition to PFHxA, PFPeA or PFBA such as perfluoroheptanoic acid (PFHpA) and perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and their respective related substances as listed in this register.

This entry also excludes hydrofluorocarbons that have the molecular formula CnHxF(2n+2–x) in which 1≤n≤5; and 6:2 fluorotelomer sulfonamides as listed in this register.

(a) apparel and footwear care products;

(b) chemical products for electronics;

(c) cleaning and furniture care products;

(d) fabric, textile and leather products;

(e) fire‑extinguishing products (aqueous film‑forming foam);

(f) manufacture of other chemicals and products;

(g) lubricants and greases;

(h) extractive products (mining and oil‑well surfactants);

(i) paints and coatings;

(j) personal care products;

(k) processing aids.

(a) This entry comes into effect 1 July 2027.

(b) The import and export of firefighting foams containing the class of chemicals must be authorised under a law of the Commonwealth for the control of industrial chemicals for the purpose of environmental protection.

(c) The use of the class of chemicals should not occur for purposes where an effective and feasible alternative is available.

(d) Users of the class of chemicals must develop a strategy that outlines how and when they will transition away from these chemicals. This strategy must be provided to the relevant agency responsible for environmental protection.

(e) The use of aqueous film‑forming foam (AFFF) containing the class of chemicals must only occur in emergency situations and in accordance with all relevant state and territory regulations. Any releases should be fully contained.

(f) Users and manufacturers must ensure that waste from the use of the class of chemicals is not released to the environment.

(g) The class of chemicals (whether on their own or in mixtures) must be managed according to the IChEMS Minimum Standards.

This scheduling decision will be reviewed after July 2029 to include any new information relevant to the class of chemicals.  

Chemical name: Ethane, 1,2‑dibromo‑

CAS number: 106‑93‑4

(a) fuel additive in leaded Aviation Gasoline (Avgas);

(b) solvent;

(c) manufacture of other chemicals and products.

(a) This entry comes into effect 1 January 2026.

(b) The chemical (whether on its own or in mixtures) must be managed according to the IChEMS Minimum Standards.

Chemical name: Manganese, tricarbonyl[(1,2,3,4,5‑.eta.)‑1‑methyl‑2,4‑cyclopentadien‑1‑yl]‑ (MMT)

CAS number: 12108‑13‑3

Fuel additive (anti‑valve seat recession and octane booster).

(a) This entry comes into effect on 1 January 2026.

(b) The chemical (whether on its own or in mixtures) must be managed according to the IChEMS Minimum Standards.

Chemical class name: Dibutylphthalate, di(2‑ethylhexyl)phthalate and diisooctylphthalate

CAS numbers: 84‑74‑2; 117‑81‑7 and 27554‑26‑3.

(a) adhesives and sealants;

(b) ink, toner and colourant products;

(c) lubricants and greases;

(d) paints and coatings;

(e) personal care products;

(f) photographic supplies, films and photochemicals;

(g) polymer products.

(a) This entry comes into effect 1 July 2027.

(b) The use of the class of chemicals (whether on their own or in mixtures) must adhere to applicable laws of the Commonwealth or of the relevant State for the control of industrial chemicals.

(c) Users and manufacturers must ensure that the class of chemicals are not discharged to the sewer unless permitted under an approved agreement.

(d) Waste containing the class of chemicals must be managed or disposed of in an environmentally sound manner as authorised under a law of the Commonwealth or a law of a State.

(e) The class of chemicals (whether on their own or in mixtures) must be managed according to the IChEMS Minimum Standards.

Chemical class name: Lead(2+) salts of long‑chain carboxylic acids

CAS numbers: 12578‑12‑0; 56189‑09‑4; 61788‑54‑3; 68131‑60‑2; 68424‑76‑0; 68442‑95‑5; 68553‑63‑9; 68605‑98‑1; 84776‑36‑3; 90342‑56‑6; 90388‑09‑3; 90388‑15‑1; 90459‑51‑1; 90459‑88‑4; 90583‑65‑6; 91671‑82‑8; 91671‑83‑9; 91671‑84‑0; 91697‑36‑8; 93165‑26‑5; 1072‑35‑1; 58405‑97‑3; 15773‑56‑5; 94266‑31‑6; 29597‑84‑0; 93858‑24‑3; 13094‑04‑7; 1120‑46‑3; 33627‑12‑2; 20403‑41‑2; 19528‑55‑3; 7428‑48‑0; 94266‑32‑7; 3249‑61‑4; 93966‑37‑1; 93966‑38‑2; 94006‑20‑9; 15347‑55‑4; 16996‑51‑3.

This class of chemicals are a group of structurally similar lead(2+) salts derived from long‑chain (C12–C26) carboxylic acids.

(a) paints and coating products;

(b) lubricants and greases;

(c) plastic and polymer products.

(a) This entry comes into effect on 1 January 2027.

(b) The use of the class of chemicals (whether on their own or in mixtures) must adhere to applicable laws of the Commonwealth or of the relevant State for the control of industrial chemicals.

(c) The class of chemicals (whether on their own or in mixtures) must be managed according to the IChEMS Minimum Standards.

Chemical class name: Lead(2+) salts of medium‑chain carboxylic acids

CAS numbers: 7319‑86‑0; 15773‑52‑1; 15773‑55‑4; 301‑08‑6; 93981‑67‑0; 84852‑34‑6; 93965‑29‑8; 15696‑43‑2; 64504‑12‑7; 27253‑41‑4; 20403‑42‑3; 27253‑28‑7; 15306‑30‑6; 16996‑40‑0.

This class of chemicals are a group of structurally similar lead(2+) salts derived from medium‑chain (C6‑C12) carboxylic acids.

(a) paints and coating products;

(b) ink, toner and colourant products;

(c) catalysts.

(a) This entry comes into effect on 1 January 2027.

(b) The use of the class of chemicals (whether on their own or in mixtures) must adhere to applicable laws of the Commonwealth or of the relevant State for the control of industrial chemicals.

(c) The class of chemicals (whether on their own or in mixtures) must be managed according to the IChEMS Minimum Standards.

Chemical class name: 6:2 Fluorotelomer sulfonamides.

CAS numbers: 34455‑29‑3; 94088‑80‑9 and 65256‑46‑4, 49859‑70‑3, 1383438‑86‑5, 66008‑72‑8, 51619‑73‑9, 34455‑22‑6, 66008‑71‑7, 80475‑32‑7, 61798‑69‑4, 958822‑85‑0, 80475‑34‑9, 29765‑95‑5.

(a) cleaning and furniture care products;

(b) fabric, textile and leather products;

(c) fire‑extinguishing products (aqueous film‑forming foam);

(d) ink, toner and colourant products;

(e) paint and coating products;

(f) plastic and polymer products.

(a) This entry comes into effect 1 July 2027.

(b) The import, export and manufacture of the class of chemicals (whether on their own or in mixtures) must adhere to applicable laws of the Commonwealth for the control of industrial chemicals.

(c) The import and export of firefighting foams containing the class of chemicals must be authorised under a law of the Commonwealth for the control of industrial chemicals for the purpose of environmental protection.

(d) The use of the class of chemicals (whether on their own or in mixtures) must adhere to applicable laws of the Commonwealth or of the relevant State for the control of industrial chemicals.

(e) The use of the class of chemicals should not occur for purposes where an effective and feasible alternative is available.

(f) Users of the class of chemicals must develop a strategy that outlines how and when they will transition away from these chemicals. This strategy must be provided to the relevant agency responsible for environmental protection.

(g) The use of aqueous film‑forming foam (AFFF) containing the class of chemicals must only occur in emergency situations and in accordance with all relevant state and territory regulations. Any releases should be fully contained.

(h) Users and manufacturers must ensure that waste from the use of the class of chemicals is not released to the environment.

(i) Waste containing the class of chemicals must be managed or disposed of in an environmentally sound manner as authorised under a law of the Commonwealth or a law of a State.

(j) The class of chemicals (whether on their own or in mixtures) must be managed according to the IChEMS Minimum Standards.

This scheduling decision will be reviewed after July 2029 to include any new information relevant to the class of chemicals.

Chemical class name: Perfluorobutanesulfonic acid (PFBS), its salts and any substance containing a perfluorobutanesulfonyl moiety that can degrade to PFBS.

(a) automotive care products;

(b) apparel and footwear care products;

(c) cleaning and furniture care products;

(d) fabric, textile and leather products;

(e) fire‑extinguishing products (aqueous film‑forming foam);

(f) flame retardant additive (electronic applications);

(g) ink, toner and colourant products;

(h) manufacture of other chemicals and products;

(i) mist suppressants in metal plating;

(j) paints and coatings.

(a) This entry comes into effect 1 July 2027.

(b) The import, export and manufacture of the class of chemicals (whether on their own or in mixtures) must adhere to applicable laws of the Commonwealth for the control of industrial chemicals.

(c) The import and export of firefighting foams containing the class of chemicals must be authorised under a law of the Commonwealth for the control of industrial chemicals for the purpose of environmental protection.

(d) The use of the class of chemicals (whether on their own or in mixtures) must adhere to applicable laws of the Commonwealth or of the relevant State for the control of industrial chemicals.

(e) The use of the class of chemicals should not occur for purposes where an effective and feasible alternative is available.

(f) Users of the class of chemicals must develop a strategy that outlines how and when they will transition away from these chemicals. This strategy must be provided to the relevant agency responsible for environmental protection.

(g) The use of aqueous film‑forming foam (AFFF) containing the class of chemicals must only occur in emergency situations and in accordance with all relevant state and territory regulations. Any releases should be fully contained.

(h) Users and manufacturers must ensure that waste from the use of the class of chemicals is not released to the environment.

(i) Waste containing the class of chemicals must be managed or disposed of in an environmentally sound manner as authorised under a law of the Commonwealth or a law of a State.

(j) The class of chemicals (whether on their own or in mixtures) must be managed according to the IChEMS Minimum Standards.

This scheduling decision will be reviewed after July 2029 to include any new information relevant to the class of chemicals.  

Chemical class name: Perfluoroheptanoic acid (PFHpA), its salts and any substance containing a perfluorohexyl moiety that can degrade to PFHpA.

This entry excludes chemicals that may degrade to Schedule 6 or 7 substances in addition to PFHpA such as perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and related substances as listed in this register.

This entry also excludes 6:2 fluorotelomer sulfonamides as listed in this register.

(a) adhesives and sealants;

(b) apparel and footwear care products;

(c) cleaning and furniture care products;

(d) fabric, textile and leather products;

(e) fire‑extinguishing products (aqueous film‑forming foam);

(f) fuels and related products;

(g) manufacture of other chemicals and products;

(h) lubricants and greases;

(i) paints and coatings;

(j) personal care products;

(k) processing aids.

(a) This entry comes into effect 1 July 2027.

(b) The import, export and manufacture of the class of chemicals (whether on their own or in mixtures) must adhere to applicable laws of the Commonwealth for the control of industrial chemicals.

(c) The import and export of firefighting foams containing the class of chemicals must be authorised under a law of the Commonwealth for the control of industrial chemicals for the purpose of environmental protection.

(d) The use of the class of chemicals (whether on their own or in mixtures) must adhere to applicable laws of the Commonwealth or of the relevant State for the control of industrial chemicals.

(e) The use of the class of chemicals should not occur for purposes where an effective and feasible alternative is available.

(f) Users of the class of chemicals must develop a strategy that outlines how and when they will transition away from these chemicals. This strategy must be provided to the relevant agency responsible for environmental protection.

(g) The use of aqueous film‑forming foam (AFFF) containing the class of chemicals must only occur in emergency situations and in accordance with all relevant state and territory regulations. Any releases should be fully contained.

(h) Users and manufacturers must ensure that waste from the use of the class of chemicals is not released to the environment.

(i) Waste containing the class of chemicals must be managed or disposed of in an environmentally sound manner as authorised under a law of the Commonwealth or a law of a State.

(j) The class of chemicals (whether on their own or in mixtures) must be managed according to the IChEMS Minimum Standards.

This scheduling decision will be reviewed after July 2029 to include any new information relevant to the class of chemicals.

Chemical class name: Perfluoropentanesulfonic acid (PFPeS), its salts and any substance containing a perfluoropentanesulfonyl moiety that can degrade to PFPeS.

(a) adhesives and sealants;

(b) cleaning and furniture care products;

(c) fabric, textile and leather products;

(d) fire‑extinguishing products (aqueous film‑forming foam);

(e) manufacture of other chemicals and products;

(f) mist suppressants in metal plating;

(g) paints and coatings.

(a) This entry comes into effect 1 July 2027.

(b) The import, export and manufacture of the class of chemicals (whether on their own or in mixtures) must adhere to applicable laws of the Commonwealth for the control of industrial chemicals.

(c) The import and export of firefighting foams containing the class of chemicals must be authorised under a law of the Commonwealth for the control of industrial chemicals for the purpose of environmental protection.

(d) The use of the class of chemicals (whether on their own or in mixtures) must adhere to applicable laws of the Commonwealth or of the relevant State for the control of industrial chemicals.

(e) The use of the class of chemicals should not occur for purposes where an effective and feasible alternative is available.

(f) Users of the class of chemicals must develop a strategy that outlines how and when they will transition away from these chemicals. This strategy must be provided to the relevant agency responsible for environmental protection.

(g) The use of aqueous film‑forming foam (AFFF) containing the class of chemicals must only occur in emergency situations and in accordance with all relevant state and territory regulations. Any releases should be fully contained.

(h) Users and manufacturers must ensure that waste from the use of the class of chemicals is not released to the environment.

(i) Waste containing the class of chemicals must be managed or disposed of in an environmentally sound manner as authorised under a law of the Commonwealth or a law of a State.

(j) The class of chemicals (whether on their own or in mixtures) must be managed according to the IChEMS Minimum Standards.

This scheduling decision will be reviewed after July 2029 to include any new information relevant to the class of chemicals.

Chemical  name: Phenol, 4,4'‑(1‑methylethylidene)bis[2,6‑dibromo‑ (TBBPA).

CAS number: 79‑94‑7

(a) manufacture of other chemicals and products;

(b) plastic and polymer products.

(a) This entry comes into effect on 1 January 2027.

(b) The use of the class of chemicals (whether on their own or in mixtures) must adhere to applicable laws of the Commonwealth or of the relevant State for the control of industrial chemicals.

(c) Users and manufacturers must ensure that the chemical is not discharged to the sewer unless permitted under an approved agreement.

(d) Waste containing the chemical must be managed or disposed of in an environmentally sound manner as authorised under a law of the Commonwealth or a law of a State.

(e) The class of chemicals (whether on their own or in mixtures) must be managed according to the IChEMS Minimum Standards.

Chemical name: Benzene, 1,1'‑(1,2‑ethanediyl)bis[2,3,4,5,6‑pentabromo‑ (Decabromodiphenyl ethane, DBDPE)

CAS number: 84852‑53‑9. In addition, chemical substances which contain a proportion of DBDPE such as the following CAS number: 1092834‑40‑6

(a) This entry comes into effect on 1 January 2027.

(b) The chemical has the following essential uses in Australia:

(i) finished articles that are required to comply with fire retardancy standards, and where no viable alternative is available:

(A) aerospace applications (until 1 July 2037); or

(B) automotive, marine, rail and other transport applications (until 1 July 2037); or

(C) defence applications (to be reviewed by the department after 1 July 2033); or

(D) electrical and electronic equipment (until 1 July 2037); or

(E) building and construction materials (until 1 July 2037); or

(F) agricultural, construction, manufacturing and mining equipment and machinery (until 1 July 2037); or

(G) garden, forestry and outdoor power equipment (until 1 July 2037); or

(H) industrial machinery, non‑road mobile machinery and stationary power equipment (until 1 July 2037); or

(I) replacement parts, for the above applications (until the end of the service life of the articles or 1 July 2052).

(c) The manufacture of this chemical is prohibited except:

(i) in circumstances where the chemical is present as unintentional trace contamination at a level equal to or below 10 mg/kg; or

(ii) for research or laboratory purposes.

(d) The import and export of the chemical (whether on its own or in mixtures or in articles) is prohibited except:

(i) for chemical substances or mixtures ‑ in circumstances where the chemical is present as unintentional trace contamination at a level equal to or below 10 mg/kg; or

(ii) for articles ‑ in circumstances where the chemical is present as unintentional trace contamination at a level equal to or below 500 mg/kg; or

(iii) for research or laboratory purposes; or

(iv) if a hazardous waste permit authorises the import or export of the chemical; or

(v) for the purpose of an essential use.

(e) The use of the chemical (whether on its own or in mixtures or in articles) is prohibited except:

(i) for chemical substances or mixtures ‑ in circumstances where the chemical is present as unintentional trace contamination at a level equal to or below 10 mg/kg; or

(ii) for articles ‑ in circumstances where the chemical is present as unintentional trace contamination at a level equal to or below 500 mg/kg; or

(iii) for research or laboratory purposes; or

(iv) for the purposes of environmentally sound disposal; or

(v) in circumstances in which the article is already in use on or before 1 January 2027; or

(vi) for the purpose of an essential use.

(f) The import, export and manufacture of the chemical (whether on its own or in mixtures or in articles) must adhere to applicable laws of the Commonwealth for the control of industrial chemicals.

(g) The use of the chemical (whether on its own or in mixtures or in articles) must adhere to applicable laws of the Commonwealth or the relevant State for the control of industrial chemicals.

(h) Importers must determine and provide information on the concentration by weight of the chemical in an article to the supply chain.

(i) Importers and users must keep the following information up‑to‑date and must produce this information if requested by a relevant agency:

(i) information on the identity of the chemical, and articles it is used in; and

(ii) where feasible, the concentration by weight and estimate of the total annual introduction volume of the chemical imported by the importer; and

(iii) a justification for the use.

(j) Producers and holders of waste must undertake all reasonably practicable measures to avoid contamination of waste not already containing the chemical; and must not dilute waste containing the chemical to lower the concentration below relevant waste handling and disposal thresholds.

(k) Waste consisting of, containing or contaminated with the chemical at a concentration that is equal to, or greater than 500 mg/kg must be either:

(i) treated in such a way as to ensure that the chemical is destroyed or irreversibly transformed so that the remaining waste and environmental releases do not contain chemicals that exhibit Schedule 6 or Schedule 7 risk characteristics; or

(ii) managed or disposed of in an environmentally sound manner as authorised under a law of the Commonwealth or a law of a State, where treatment in accordance with subparagraph (i) is not the environmentally preferable option.

(l) Waste consisting of, containing or contaminated with the chemical at a concentration that is less than 500 mg/kg must be managed or disposed of in an environmentally sound manner as authorised under a law of the Commonwealth or a law of a State.

(m) Disposal must not lead to recovery, recycling, reclamation or re‑use of the chemical, subject to paragraph (n).

(n) In carrying out disposal, the chemical may be isolated from the waste, provided that it is subsequently disposed of in accordance with paragraphs (k) and (l).

(o) If an activity in relation to the chemical (whether on its own or in mixtures or in articles) is not permitted under paragraph (c), (d) or (e), a holder of a stockpile of the chemical must:

(i) notify the relevant agency responsible for environmental protection of the nature and size of the stockpile; and

(ii) manage that stockpile as waste in accordance with paragraphs (l) and (m); and

(iii) comply with all relevant laws that apply in the relevant jurisdiction.

(p) The chemical (whether on its own or in mixtures or articles) must be managed according to the IChEMS Minimum Standards.

The nominated essential uses will be reviewed five years after commencement of this standard to reassess the suitability of phaseout timeframes and the ongoing need for an exception.

Class name:

Decabromodiphenyl ether and nonabromodiphenyl ether (all three congeners) (decaBDE and nonaBDE)

CAS numbers: 1163‑19‑5 (decaBDE), 63936‑56‑1 (nonaBDE – unspecified congener(s)), 63387‑28‑0 (2,2’,3,3’,4,4’,5,5’,6‑nonabromodiphenyl ether), 437701‑79‑6 (2,2’,3,3’,4,4’,5,6,6’‑nonabromodiphenyl ether), 437701‑78‑5 (2,2’,3,3’,4,5,5’,6,6’‑nonabromodiphenyl ether)

(a) This entry comes into effect on 1 July 2025.

(b) The import, export and manufacture of the class of chemicals (whether on its own or in mixtures or in articles) are prohibited except:

(i) for chemical substances ‑ in circumstances where the class of chemicals is present as unintentional trace contamination at the following levels (to be reviewed by the department by 1 July 2027):

(A) sum of all nonaBDE congeners: equal to or below 10 mg/kg; and

(B) decaBDE: equal to or below 10 mg/kg; or

(ii) for electrical and electronic equipment other than that referred to in (b)(vi)(D) – in circumstances where polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) are present in homogeneous materials contained within such electrical and electronic equipment at a level equal to or below 1000 mg/kg as the sum of all mono‑ to decaBDE congeners inclusive (to be reviewed by the department by 1 July 2027); or

(iii) for articles other than those mentioned in subparagraph (b)(ii) – in circumstances where PBDEs are present in the article as unintentional trace contamination at a level equal to or below 500 mg/kg as the sum of all tetra‑, penta‑, hexa‑, hepta‑, octa‑, nona‑ and decaBDE congeners (to be reviewed by the department by 1 July 2027); or

(iv) for research or laboratory purposes; or

(v) if a hazardous waste permit authorises the import or export of the class of chemicals or a mixture or article containing the class of chemicals; or

(vi) for the purpose of the following essential end uses:

(A) spare parts for aircraft that were manufactured prior to 1 January 2027 (until the end of the service life of the aircraft); or

(B) aircraft (until 1 January 2027,); or

(C) polyurethane foam for building insulation (until 1 January 2027); or

(D) plastic housings and parts used for heating appliances, irons, fans, immersion heaters that contain or are in direct contact with electrical parts or are required to comply with fire retardancy standards, at concentrations lower than 10 per cent by weight of the part (until 1 January 2027); or

(E) spare parts for motor vehicles that were manufactured prior to 2019 (until 1 January 2036); or

(F) textile products (other than clothing and toys) that require anti‑flammable characteristics (until 1 January 2027).

(c) The use of the class of chemicals (whether on its own or in mixtures or in articles) is prohibited except:

(i) for chemical substances ‑ in circumstances where the class of chemicals is present as unintentional trace contamination at the following levels (to be reviewed by the department by 1 July 2027):

(A) sum of all nonaBDE congeners: equal to or below 10 mg/kg; and

(B) decaBDE: equal to or below 10 mg/kg; or

(ii) for electrical and electronic equipment other than that referred to in (c)(vi)(D)– in circumstances where PBDEs are present in homogeneous materials contained within such electrical and electronic equipment at a level equal to or below 1000 mg/kg as the sum of all mono‑ to decaBDE congeners inclusive (to be reviewed by the department by 1 July 2027); or

(iii) for articles other than those mentioned in subparagraph (c)(ii) ‑ in circumstances where PBDEs are present in the article as an unintentional trace contaminant at a level equal to or below 500 mg/kg as the sum of all tetra‑, penta‑, hexa‑, hepta‑, octa‑, nona‑ and decaBDE congeners (to be reviewed by the department by 1 July 2027); or

(iv) for research or laboratory purposes; or

(v) in circumstances in which the article is already in use on or before 1 July 2025; or

(vi) for the purpose of the following essential end uses:

(A) spare parts for aircraft that were manufactured prior to 1 January 2027 (until the end of the service life of the aircraft); or

(B) aircraft (until 1 January 2027); or

(C) polyurethane foam for building insulation (until 1 January 2027); or

(D) plastic housings and parts used for heating appliances, irons, fans, immersion heaters that contain or are in direct contact with electrical parts or are required to comply with fire retardancy standards, at concentrations lower than 10 per cent by weight of the part (until 1 January 2027); or

(E) spare parts for motor vehicles that were manufactured prior to 2019 (until 1 January 2036); or

(F) textile products (other than clothing and toys) that require anti‑flammable characteristics (until 1 January 2027).

(d) The import, export and manufacture of the class of chemicals (whether on its own or in mixtures or articles) must adhere to applicable laws of the Commonwealth on the control of industrial chemicals.

(e) The use of the class of chemicals (whether on its own or in mixtures or articles) must adhere to applicable laws of the Commonwealth or of the relevant State on the control of industrial chemicals.

(f) Introducers (importers and manufacturers) must determine and provide information on the concentration by weight of the class of chemicals, whether on its own, in a mixture, or in an article to the supply chain.

(g) Introducers (importers and manufacturers) and users must keep the following information up‑to‑date and must produce this information if requested by a relevant agency:

(i) information on the identity of the substances, the concentration by weight, and the products and articles they are used in; and

(ii) a justification for the use; and

(iii) details on the conditions of use and safe disposal.

(h) Introducers (importers and manufacturers) must make the identity and quantity of the class of chemicals placed on the Australian market publicly available and accessible. This information must be updated every year.

(i) Programmes and mechanisms, as considered appropriate by a relevant agency, must be established and maintained by manufacturers and users for the regular provision of monitoring data on the presence of the class of chemicals in the environment using the latest methods, techniques and equipment.

(j) Users, manufacturers and importers should participate in relevant codes of practice or product stewardship programs and hold documentation demonstrating participation which should be produced if requested by a relevant agency.

(k) Producers and holders of waste must undertake all reasonably practicable measures to avoid contamination of waste not already containing nonaBDE and decaBDE with these substances and must not dilute nonaBDE and decaBDE waste to lower the concentration below relevant waste handling and disposal thresholds.

(l) Waste consisting of, containing or contaminated with, PBDEs at a concentration that is equal to, or greater than, 500 mg/kg for the sum of tetra‑, penta‑, hexa‑, hepta‑, octa‑, nona‑ and decaBDE congeners (to be reviewed by the department by 1 July 2027) must be either:

(i) treated in such a way as to ensure that the class of chemicals is destroyed or irreversibly transformed so that the remaining waste and environmental releases do not contain chemicals that exhibit Schedule 6 or Schedule 7 risk characteristics, or

(ii) managed or disposed of in an environmentally sound manner as authorised under a law of the Commonwealth or a law of a State, where treatment in accordance with subparagraph (i) is not the environmentally preferable option.

(m) Waste consisting of, containing or contaminated with PBDEs at a concentration that is less than, 500 mg/kg for the sum of tetra‑, penta‑, hexa‑, hepta‑, octa‑, nona‑ and decaBDE congeners (to be reviewed by the department by 1 July 2027) must be managed or disposed of in an environmentally sound manner as authorised under a law of the Commonwealth or a law of a State.

(n) Disposal must not lead to recovery, recycling, reclamation or re‑use of the class of chemicals, subject to paragraph (o).

(o) In carrying out disposal, the class of chemicals may be isolated from the waste, provided that it is subsequently disposed of in accordance with paragraphs (l) and (m).

(p) If an activity in relation to the class of chemicals, or an article containing the class of chemicals, is not permitted under paragraph (b) or (c), a holder of a stockpile of the class of chemicals must:

(i) notify the relevant agency responsible for environmental protection of the nature and size of the stockpile; and

(ii) manage that stockpile as waste in accordance with paragraphs (l) and (m); and

(iii) comply with all relevant laws that apply in the relevant jurisdiction.

(q) The IChEMS Minimum Standards must be complied with.

Chemical name:

Dechlorane Plus® and its two constituent isomers, syn‑Dechlorane Plus and anti‑Dechlorane Plus (DP, syn‑DP and anti‑DP)

CAS numbers: 13560‑89‑9 (DP), 135821‑03‑3 (syn‑DP), 135821‑74‑8 (anti‑DP)

(a) This entry comes into effect on 1 July 2026.

(b) The chemical has the following essential uses in Australia:

(i) aerospace and space applications (until 1 July 2031); or

(ii) defence applications (to be reviewed by the department after 1 July 2031); or

(iii) replacement parts, where the chemical was originally used in the manufacture of those parts, for:

(A) aerospace and space applications (until the end of the service life of the articles or 1 July 2044, whichever comes earlier); or

(B) defence applications (until the end of the service life of the articles, subject to review by the department after 1 July 2044); or

(C) motor vehicles (until the end of the service life of the articles or 1 July 2044, whichever comes earlier); or

(D) stationary industrial machines for use in agriculture, forestry and construction (until the end of the service life of the articles or 1 July 2044, whichever comes earlier); or

(E) marine, garden, forestry and outdoor power equipment (until the end of the service life of the articles or 1 July 2044, whichever comes earlier); or

(F) in‑vitro diagnostic devices (until the end of the service life of the articles, subject to review by the department after 1 July 2041); or

(G) instruments for analysis, measurements, control, monitoring, testing, production and inspection (until the end of the service life of the articles or 1 July 2044, whichever comes earlier).

(c) The manufacture of the chemical is prohibited except for research or laboratory purposes.

(d) The import and export of the chemical (whether on its own or in mixtures or in articles) are prohibited except:

(i) in circumstances where the chemical is present unintentionally and unavoidably at a level at which the chemical cannot be meaningfully used (to be reviewed by the department after 1 July 2027); or

(ii) for research or laboratory purposes; or

(iii) if a hazardous waste permit authorises the import or export of the chemical or a mixture or an article containing the chemical; or

(iv) for motor vehicles that contain the chemical, that were manufactured before 1 July 2026; or

(v) for the purpose of an essential use.

(e) The use of the chemical (whether on its own or in mixtures or in articles) is prohibited except:

(i) in circumstances where the chemical is present unintentionally and unavoidably at a level at which the chemical cannot be meaningfully used (to be reviewed by the department after 1 July 2027); or

(ii) for research or laboratory purposes; or

(iii) in circumstances in which the article is already in use on or before 1 July 2026; or

(iv) for the purpose of an essential use.

(f) The import, export and manufacture of the chemical (whether on its own or in mixtures or in articles) must adhere to applicable laws of the Commonwealth for the control of industrial chemicals.

(g) The use of the chemical (whether on its own or in mixtures or in articles) must adhere to applicable laws of the Commonwealth or of the relevant State for the control of industrial chemicals.

(h) Importers and manufacturers must determine and provide information on the concentration by weight of the chemical, whether on its own, in a mixture, or in an article to the supply chain.

(i) Importers, manufacturers and users must keep the following information up‑to‑date and must produce this information if requested by a relevant agency:

(i) information on the identity of the chemical, the concentration by weight, and the mixtures and articles it is used in; and

(ii) a justification for the use; and

(iii) details on the conditions of use and safe disposal.

(j) Importers and manufacturers must make the identity and quantity of the chemical placed on the Australian market publicly available and accessible. This information must be updated every year.

(k) Producers and holders of waste must undertake all reasonably practicable measures to avoid contamination of waste not already containing the chemical; and must not dilute waste containing the chemical to lower the concentration below relevant waste handling and disposal thresholds.

(l) Waste consisting of, containing or contaminated with the chemical at a concentration that is equal to, or greater than the Low Persistent Organic Pollutant Content Limit for Dechlorane Plus® published under the Basel Convention must be either:

(i) treated in such a way as to ensure that the chemical is destroyed or irreversibly transformed so that the remaining waste and environmental releases do not contain chemicals that exhibit Schedule 6 or Schedule 7 risk characteristics, or

(ii) managed or disposed of in an environmentally sound manner as authorised under a law of the Commonwealth or a law of a State, where treatment in accordance with subparagraph (i) is not the environmentally preferable option.

(m) Waste consisting of, containing or contaminated with the chemical at a concentration that is less than the Low Persistent Organic Pollutant Content Limit for Dechlorane Plus® published under the Basel Convention must be managed or disposed of in an environmentally sound manner as authorised under a law of the Commonwealth or a law of a State.

(n) Disposal must not lead to recovery, recycling, reclamation or re‑use of the chemical, subject to paragraph (o).

(o) In carrying out disposal, the chemical may be isolated from the waste, provided that it is subsequently disposed of in accordance with paragraphs (l) and (m).

(p) If an activity in relation to the chemical (whether on its own or in a mixture), or an article containing the chemical, is not permitted under paragraph (c), (d), or (e) a holder of a stockpile of the chemical must:

(i) notify the relevant agency responsible for environmental protection of the nature and size of the stockpile; and

(ii) manage that stockpile as waste in accordance with paragraphs (l) and (m); and

(iii) comply with all relevant laws that apply in the relevant jurisdiction.

(q) The chemical (whether on its own or in mixtures or in articles) must be managed according to the IChEMS Minimum Standards.

For paragraphs (l) and (m), the Low Persistent Organic Pollutant Content Limit for Dechlorane Plus is in the General technical guidelines on the environmentally sound management of wastes consisting of, containing or contaminated with persistent organic pollutants published under the Basel Convention on the Control of Transboundary Movement of Hazardous Wastes and Their Disposal, as existing from time to time.

Class name: Mercury and mercury compounds.

The following is included in this chemical class: 

(a) mercury (CAS number 7439‑97‑6) and mercury alloys and amalgams

(b) any chemical compound that contains at least one mercury atom in the molecular formula, such as:

(i) inorganic compounds (monovalent and divalent ions, i.e. mercurous salts and mercuric salts); and

(ii) organomercury compounds (compounds in which mercury is bonded covalently to at least one carbon atom)

(a) This entry comes into effect 1 July 2026.

(b) The class of chemicals has the following essential uses in Australia:

(i) products essential for civil protection and military uses;

(ii) if no feasible mercury free alternative for replacement is available:

(A) switches and relays;

(B) measuring devices;

(C) cold cathode fluorescent lamps and external electrode fluorescent lamps (CCFL and EEFL) for electronic displays;

(D) lamps used for purposes other than general lighting for the generation of non‑visible radiation;

(E) high intensity discharge (HID) lamps for existing transport vehicles, machinery and transport signaling applications;

(iii) if no feasible mercury free alternative for replacement is available:

(A) compact fluorescent lamps with non‑integrated ballasts (until 31 December 2026);

(B) all wattages of triband phosphor non‑linear fluorescent lamps (NFLs) (e.g., U‑bend and circular) for general lighting purposes (until 31 December 2027);

(C) linear fluorescent lamps (LFLs) for general lighting purposes (until 31 December 2027), including:

(i) triband phosphor < 60 watts with a mercury content not exceeding 5 mg/lamp;

(ii) triband phosphor ≥ 60 watts;

(D) high pressure sodium vapour and metal halide lamps for general lighting purposes (until 1 June 2030).

(c) The manufacture of the class of chemicals is prohibited except:

(i) in circumstances where the chemical is present as unintentional or naturally occurring trace contamination; or

(ii) for research or laboratory purposes, or

(iii) for the purposes of an essential use.

(d) The import and export of the class of chemicals (whether on its own or in mixtures or in articles) are prohibited except:

(i) in circumstances where the chemical is present as unintentional or naturally occurring trace contamination; or

(ii) for research or laboratory purposes; or

(iii) if a hazardous waste permit authorises the import or export of the class of chemicals; or

(iv) for the purpose of an essential use.

(e) The use of the class of chemicals (whether on its own or in mixtures or in articles) is prohibited except:

(i) in circumstances where the chemical is present as unintentional or naturally occurring trace contamination; or

(ii) for research or laboratory purposes; or

(iii) for the purposes of environmentally sound disposal; or

(iv) for the purpose of an essential use; or

(v) for articles in use on or before 1 July 2026.

(f) The import, export and manufacture of the class of chemicals (whether on its own or in mixtures or in articles) must adhere to applicable laws of the Commonwealth for the control of industrial chemicals.

(g) The use of the class of chemicals (whether on its own or in mixtures or in articles) must adhere to applicable laws of the Commonwealth or of the relevant State for the control of industrial chemicals.

(h) Importers and manufacturers must determine and provide information on the concentration by weight, whether on their own, in a mixture, or in an article to the supply chain.

(i) Importers, manufacturers and users must keep the following information up to date and must produce this information if requested by a relevant agency: 

(i) information on the identity of the chemical, the concentration by weight, and the mixtures and articles it is used in; and

(ii) quantity of the class of chemicals used or placed on the Australian market; and

(iii) a justification for the use; and

(iv) details on the conditions of use and safe disposal.

(j) Producers and holders of waste must undertake all reasonably practicable measures to avoid contamination of waste not already containing this class of chemicals; and must not dilute waste containing the class of chemicals to lower the concentration below relevant waste handling and disposal thresholds.

(k) Waste consisting of, containing or contaminated with the chemical at a concentration that is equal to, or greater than, 15 mg total mercury/kg must be either:

(i) managed or disposed of in a manner consistent with the technical guidelines on the environmentally sound management of mercury or mercury compound waste developed under the Basel Convention, or

(ii) managed or disposed of in an environmentally sound manner as authorised under a law of the Commonwealth or a law of a State, where treatment in accordance with subparagraph (i) is not the environmentally preferable option.

(l) Waste consisting of, containing, or contaminated with the class of chemicals at a total concentration that is less than, 15 mg total mercury/kg must be managed in an environmentally sound manner as authorised under a law of the Commonwealth or a law of a State.

(m) Waste disposed according to provision (k) must be reported to the relevant agency for environmental protection with the following information:

(i) the identity and amount of the waste containing the class of chemicals; and

(ii) the origin of this waste and the concentration by weight; and

(iii) the name and contact details of the facility accepting this waste; and

(iv) details of the treatment and disposal method.

(n) Disposal must not lead to recovery, recycling, reclamation or re use of the class of chemicals, subject to paragraph (o).

(o) In carrying out disposal, the class of chemicals may be isolated from the waste, provided that it is subsequently disposed of in accordance with paragraphs (k) and (l).

(p) If an activity in relation to the class of chemicals (whether on their own or in mixtures or in articles) is not permitted under paragraph (c), (d) or (e), a holder of a stockpile of the class of chemicals must:

(i) notify the relevant agency responsible for environmental protection of the nature and size of the stockpile; and

(ii) manage that stockpile as waste in accordance with paragraphs (k) and (l); and

(iii) comply with all relevant laws that apply in the relevant jurisdiction.

(q) The chemical (whether on its own or in mixtures or in articles) must be managed according to the IChEMS Minimum Standards.

Chemical name:

Phenol, 2‑(2H‑benzotriazol‑2‑yl)‑4,6‑bis(1,1‑dimethylpropyl) ‑ (UV‑328)

CAS number: 25973‑55‑1

(a) This entry comes into effect on 1 July 2026.

(b) The chemical has the following essential uses in Australia:

(i) motor vehicles (until 1 July 2031); or

(ii) industrial coating applications for automotive coating, engineering machine coating, rail transit coating, and heavy‑duty coating for large steel structures (until 1 July 2031); or

(iii) tri‑acetyl cellulose (TAC) film in polarisers (until 1 July 2031); or

(iv) photographic paper (until 1 July 2031); or

(v) water‑seal tape for insulation blankets and decking on aircraft; and polyurethane and polyamide adhesives, and polyurethane coatings, for structural, mechanical, interior and electrical assemblies, and emergency, propulsion, environmental control, and flight control systems, on aircraft (until 1 July 2030); or

(vi) replacement parts, where the chemical was originally used in the manufacture of those parts, for:

(A) motor vehicles (until the end of the service life of the articles or 1 July 2044, whichever comes earlier); or

(B) stationary industrial machines for use in agriculture, forestry and construction (until the end of the service life of the articles or 1 July 2044, whichever comes earlier); or

(C) liquid crystal displays in in‑vitro diagnostic devices (to be reviewed by the department after 1 July 2041); or

(D) liquid crystal displays in instruments for analysis, measurements, control, monitoring, testing, production and inspection (until the end of the service life of the articles or 1 July 2044, whichever comes earlier).

(c) The manufacture of the chemical is prohibited except:

(i) for research or laboratory purposes; or

(ii) for the purpose of an essential use.

(d) The import and export of the chemical (whether on its own or in mixtures or in articles) are prohibited except:

(i) in circumstances where the chemical is present unintentionally and unavoidably at a level at which the chemical cannot be meaningfully used (to be reviewed by the department after 1 July 2027); or

(ii) for research or laboratory purposes; or

(iii) if a hazardous waste permit authorises the import or export of the chemical or a mixture or article containing the chemical; or

(iv) for motor vehicles that contain the chemical, that were manufactured before 1 July 2026; or

(v) for the purpose of an essential use.

(e) The use of the chemical (whether on its own or in mixtures or in articles) is prohibited except:

(i) in circumstances where the chemical is present unintentionally and unavoidably at a level at which the chemical cannot be meaningfully used (to be reviewed by the department after 1 July 2027); or

(ii) for research or laboratory purposes; or

(iii) in circumstances in which the article is already in use on or before 1 July 2026; or

(iv) for the purpose of an essential end use.

(f) Users of the chemical for an essential industrial coating application referred to in paragraph (b)(ii), must ensure that the chemical is not released to the environment or to sewer. This includes activities related to blending of coating components, application to a substrate and cleaning of equipment and the work site. Waste and residues from these activities must be treated in accordance with paragraphs (m) and (n).

(g) The import, export and manufacture of the chemical (whether on its own or in mixtures or articles) must adhere to applicable laws of the Commonwealth for the control of industrial chemicals.

(h) The use of the chemical (whether on its own or in mixtures or articles) must adhere to applicable laws of the Commonwealth or of the relevant State for the control of industrial chemicals.

(i) Importers and manufacturers must determine and provide information on the concentration by weight of the chemical, whether on its own, in a mixture, or in an article, to the supply chain.

(j) Importers and manufacturers and users must keep the following information up‑to‑date and must produce this information if requested by a relevant agency:

(i) information on the identity of the chemical, the concentration by weight, and the products and articles they are used in; and

(ii) a justification for the use; and

(iii) details on the conditions of use and safe disposal.

(k) Importers and manufacturers must make the identity and quantity of the chemical placed on the Australian market publicly available and accessible. This information must be updated every year.

(l) Producers and holders of waste must undertake all reasonably practicable measures to avoid contamination of waste not already containing the chemical; and must not dilute waste containing the chemical to lower the concentration below relevant waste handling and disposal thresholds.

(m) Waste consisting of, containing or contaminated with the chemical at a concentration that is equal to, or greater than the Low Persistent Organic Pollutant Content Limit for UV‑328 to be published under the Basel Convention must be either:

(i) treated in such a way as to ensure that the chemical is destroyed or irreversibly transformed so that the remaining waste and environmental releases do not contain chemicals that exhibit Schedule 6 or Schedule 7 risk characteristics, or

(ii) managed or disposed of in an environmentally sound manner as authorised under a law of the Commonwealth or a law of a State, where treatment in accordance with subparagraph (i) is not the environmentally preferable option.

(n) Waste consisting of, containing or contaminated with the chemical at a concentration that is less than the Low Persistent Organic Pollutant Content Limit for UV‑328 to be published under the Basel Convention must be managed or disposed of in an environmentally sound manner as authorised under a law of the Commonwealth or a law of a State.

(o) Disposal must not lead to recovery, recycling, reclamation or re‑use of the chemical, subject to paragraph (p).

(p) In carrying out disposal, the chemical may be isolated from the waste, provided that it is subsequently disposed of in accordance with paragraphs (m) and (n).

(q) If an activity in relation to the chemical, or an article containing the chemical, is not permitted under paragraph (c), (d) or (e), a holder of a stockpile of the chemical must:

(i) notify the relevant agency responsible for environmental protection of the nature and size of the stockpile; and

(ii) manage that stockpile as waste in accordance with paragraphs (m) and (n); and

(iii) comply with all relevant laws that apply in the relevant jurisdiction.

(r) The chemical (whether on its own or in mixtures or in articles) must be managed according to the IChEMS Minimum Standards.

For paragraphs (m) and (n), the Low Persistent Organic Pollutant Content Limit for UV‑328 is in the General technical guidelines on the environmentally sound management of wastes consisting of, containing or contaminated with persistent organic pollutants published under the Basel Convention on the Control of Transboundary Movement of Hazardous Wastes and Their Disposal, as existing from time to time.

Chemical class name: 1,1'‑Biphenyl, chloro derivatives (Polychlorinated biphenyls, PCBs)

CAS number: 1336‑36‑3 (PCB unspecified congeners). All commercial mixtures and 209 congeners are included in the definition.

(a) This entry comes into effect on 1 July 2025.

(b) The manufacture of the class of chemicals is prohibited except:

(i) in dyes and pigments where the class of chemicals is present as unintentional trace contamination at a level equal to or below 50 mg/kg as the sum of all congeners (to be reviewed by the department after 1 July 2028); or

(ii) in circumstances where the class of chemicals is present as unintentional trace contamination at a level equal to or below 2 mg/kg as the sum of all congeners; or

(iii) for research or laboratory purposes.

(c) The import and export of the class of chemicals (whether on its own or in mixtures or in articles) is prohibited except:

(i) in dyes and pigments where the class of chemicals is present as unintentional trace contamination at a level equal to or below 50 mg/kg as the sum of all congeners (to be reviewed by the department after 1 July 2028); or

(ii) in circumstances where the class of chemicals is present as unintentional trace contamination at a level equal to or below 2 mg/kg as the sum of all congeners; or

(iii) for research or laboratory purposes; or

(iv) if a hazardous waste permit authorises the import or export of the class of chemicals.

(d) The use of the class of chemical (whether on its own or in mixtures or in articles) is prohibited except:

(i) in dyes and pigments where the class of chemicals is present as unintentional trace contamination at a level equal to or below 50 mg/kg as the sum of all congeners (to be reviewed by the department after 1 July 2028); or

(ii) in circumstances where the class of chemicals is present as unintentional trace contamination at a level equal to or below 2 mg/kg as the sum of all congeners; or

(iii) for research or laboratory purposes; or

(iv) for the purposes of environmentally sound disposal; or

(v) in circumstances in which articles containing the class of chemicals at a concentration less than 50 mg/kg (as the sum of all congeners), that are already in use on or before 1 July 2025.

(e) The import, export and manufacture of the class of chemicals (whether on its own or in mixtures or in articles) must adhere to applicable laws of the Commonwealth for the control of industrial chemicals.

(f) The use of the class of chemicals (whether on its own or in mixtures or in articles) must adhere to:

(i) the specifications for management, transportation, storage, treatment and disposal in accordance with the Polychlorinated Biphenyls Management Plan; and

(ii) applicable laws of the Commonwealth or of the relevant State for the control of industrial chemicals.

(g) Producers and holders of waste must undertake all reasonably practicable measures to avoid contamination of waste not already containing the class of chemicals with these substances; and must not dilute waste containing the chemical to lower the concentration below relevant waste handling and disposal thresholds.

(h) Waste consisting of, containing or contaminated with the class of chemicals at a concentration that is equal to, or greater than 50 mg/kg, must not go to landfill and must be either:

(i) treated in such a way as to ensure that the chemical is destroyed or irreversibly transformed so that the remaining waste and environmental releases do not contain chemicals that exhibit Schedule 6 or Schedule 7 risk characteristics; or

(ii) managed or disposed of in an environmentally sound manner as authorised under a law of the Commonwealth or a law of a State, where treatment in accordance with subparagraph (i) is not the environmentally preferable option.

(i) Waste consisting of, containing or contaminated with the class of chemicals at a concentration less than 50 mg/kg must be managed or disposed of in an environmentally sound manner as authorised under a law of the Commonwealth or a law of a State.

(j) Disposal must not lead to recovery, recycling, reclamation or re‑use of the class of chemicals, subject to paragraph (k).

(k) In carrying out disposal, the class of chemicals may be isolated from the waste, provided that it is subsequently disposed of in accordance with paragraphs (h) and (i).

(l) If an activity in relation to the class of chemicals (whether on its own or in mixtures or in articles), is not permitted under paragraph (b), (c), or (d) a holder of a stockpile of the chemical must:

(i) notify the relevant agency responsible for environmental protection of the nature and size of the stockpile; and

(ii) manage that stockpile as waste in accordance with paragraphs (h) and (i); and

(iii) comply with all relevant laws that apply in the relevant jurisdiction.

(m) The chemical (whether on its own or in mixtures or articles) must be managed according to the IChEMS Minimum Standards.

Chemical name:

1,3‑Butadiene, 1,1,2,3,4,4‑hexachloro‑

CAS number:

87‑68‑3

(a) This entry comes into effect on 1 July 2023.

(b) The importation and manufacture of, and end uses for, the chemical (whether on its own or in mixtures) are prohibited except:

(i) in circumstances where the chemical is present unintentionally and unavoidably at a level at which the chemical cannot be meaningfully used; or

(ii) for research or laboratory purposes; or

(iii) if a hazardous waste import permit authorises the importation of the chemical.

(c) The importation, manufacture and use of an article containing the chemical are prohibited except:

(i) in circumstances where the chemical is present in the article unintentionally and unavoidably at a level at which the chemical cannot be meaningfully used; or

(ii) for research or laboratory purposes; or

(iii) if a hazardous waste import permit authorises the importation of the article; or

(iv) in circumstances in which the article is already in use on or before 1 July 2023.

(d) The exportation of the chemical (whether on its own or in mixtures), or an article containing the chemical, is prohibited except:

(i) for the chemical—in circumstances where the chemical is present unintentionally and unavoidably at a level at which the chemical cannot be meaningfully used; or

(ii) for the article—in circumstances where the chemical is present in the article unintentionally and unavoidably at a level at which the chemical cannot be meaningfully used; or

(iii) if a hazardous waste export permit authorises the exportation of the chemical or the article.

(e) Producers and holders of waste must undertake all reasonably practicable measures to avoid contamination of the waste with the chemical.

(f) Waste consisting of, containing or contaminated by the chemical at a concentration that is equal to, or greater than, 100 mg/kg must be disposed of, as soon as reasonably practicable, either:

(i) in such a way as to ensure that the chemical is destroyed or irreversibly transformed so that the remaining waste and environmental releases do not contain chemicals that have Schedule 6 risk characteristics or Schedule 7 risk characteristics; or

(ii) as authorised under a law of the Commonwealth or a State, where treatment in accordance with subparagraph (i) is not the environmentally preferable option.

(g) Waste consisting of, containing or contaminated by the chemical at a concentration of less than 100 mg/kg must be disposed of, as soon as reasonably practicable, in an environmentally sound manner as authorised under a law of the Commonwealth or a State.

(h) Disposal must not lead to recovery, recycling, reclamation or re‑use of the chemical on its own, subject to paragraph (i).

(i) In carrying out disposal, the chemical may be isolated from the waste, provided that it is subsequently disposed of in accordance with paragraphs (f) and (g).

(j) If an activity in relation to the chemical, or an article containing the chemical, is not permitted under paragraph (b), (c) or (d), a holder of a stockpile of the chemical must:

(i) notify the relevant agency responsible for environmental protection of the nature and size of the stockpile; and

(ii) manage that stockpile as waste in accordance with paragraphs (f) and (g); and

(iii) comply with laws relating to the chemical that apply in the relevant jurisdiction.

(k) The IChEMS Minimum Standards must be complied with.

Chemical name:

Benzene, 1,2,3,4,5‑pentachloro‑

CAS number:

608‑93‑5

(a) This entry comes into effect on 1 July 2024.

(b) The import, export, and manufacture of the chemical (whether on its own or in mixtures or in articles) are prohibited except:

(i) in circumstances where the chemical is present as unintentional trace contamination at a level at which the chemical cannot be meaningfully used; or

(ii) for research or laboratory purposes; or

(iii) if a hazardous waste permit authorises the import or export of the chemical or an article containing the chemical.

(c) The use of the chemical (whether on its own or in mixtures on in articles) is prohibited except:

(i) in circumstances where the chemical is present as unintentional trace contamination at a level at which the chemical cannot be meaningfully used; or

(ii) for the article ‑ in circumstances in which the article is already in use on or before 1 July 2024; or

(iii) for research and laboratory purposes.

(d) Producers and holders of waste must undertake all reasonably practicable measures to avoid contamination of non‑PeCB waste with this chemical and must not dilute PeCB waste to lower the PeCB concentration below relevant waste handling and disposal thresholds.

(e) Waste consisting of, containing or contaminated by the chemical at a concentration that is equal to, or greater than, 50 mg/kg must be either:

(i) treated in such a way as to ensure that the chemical is destroyed or irreversibly transformed so that the remaining waste and environmental releases do not contain chemicals that exhibit Schedule 6 or Schedule 7 risk characteristics, or

(ii) managed or disposed of in an environmentally sound manner as authorised under a law of the Commonwealth or a law of a State, where treatment in accordance with subparagraph (i) is not the environmentally preferable option.

(f) Waste containing or contaminated by the chemical at a concentration of less than 50 mg/kg must be managed or disposed of, as soon as reasonably practicable, in an environmentally sound manner as authorised under a law of the Commonwealth or a law of a State.

(g) Disposal must not lead to recovery, recycling, reclamation, or re‑use of the chemical, subject to paragraph (h).

(h) In carrying out disposal, the chemical may be isolated from the waste, provided that it is subsequently disposed of in accordance with paragraphs (e) and (f).

(i) If an activity in relation to the chemical, or an article containing the chemical, is not permitted under paragraph (b) or (c), a holder of a stockpile of the chemical must:

(i) notify the relevant agency responsible for environmental protection of the nature and size of the stockpile; and

(ii) manage that stockpile as waste in accordance with paragraphs (e) and (f); and

(iii) comply with all relevant laws that apply in the relevant jurisdiction.

(j) The IChEMS Minimum Standards must be complied with.

Class name:

Hexabromobiphenyl, being chemical compounds based on the biphenyl structural element, where 6 hydrogen atoms have been replaced by bromine atoms.

(a) This entry comes into effect on 1 July 2023.

(b) The importation and manufacture of, and end uses for, the chemical (whether on its own or in mixtures) are prohibited except:

(i) in circumstances where the chemical is present unintentionally and unavoidably at a level at which the chemical cannot be meaningfully used; or

(ii) for research or laboratory purposes; or

(iii) if a hazardous waste import permit authorises the importation of the chemical.

(c) The importation, manufacture and use of an article containing the chemical are prohibited except:

(i) in circumstances where the chemical is present in the article unintentionally and unavoidably at a level at which the chemical cannot be meaningfully used; or

(ii) for research or laboratory purposes; or

(iii) if a hazardous waste import permit authorises the importation of the article; or

(iv) in circumstances in which the article is already in use on or before 1 July 2023.

(d) The exportation of the chemical (whether on its own or in mixtures), or an article containing the chemical, is prohibited except:

(i) for the chemical—in circumstances where the chemical is present unintentionally and unavoidably at a level at which the chemical cannot be meaningfully used; or

(ii) for the article—in circumstances where the chemical is present in the article unintentionally and unavoidably at a level at which the chemical cannot be meaningfully used; or

(iii) if a hazardous waste export permit authorises the exportation of the chemical or the article.

(e) Producers and holders of waste must undertake all reasonably practicable measures to avoid contamination of the waste with the chemical.

(f) Waste consisting of, containing or contaminated by the chemical at a concentration that is equal to, or greater than, 50 mg/kg must be disposed of, as soon as reasonably practicable, either:

(i) in such a way as to ensure that the chemical is destroyed or irreversibly transformed so that the remaining waste and environmental releases do not contain chemicals that have Schedule 6 risk characteristics or Schedule 7 risk characteristics; or

(ii) as authorised under a law of the Commonwealth or a State, where treatment in accordance with subparagraph (i) is not the environmentally preferable option.

(g) Waste consisting of, containing or contaminated by the chemical at a concentration of less than 50 mg/kg must be disposed of, as soon as reasonably practicable, in an environmentally sound manner as authorised under a law of the Commonwealth or a State.

(h) Disposal must not lead to recovery, recycling, reclamation or re use of the chemical on its own, subject to paragraph (i).

(i) In carrying out disposal, the chemical may be isolated from the waste, provided that it is subsequently disposed of in accordance with paragraphs (f) and (g).

(j) If an activity in relation to the chemical, or an article containing the chemical, is not permitted under paragraph (b), (c) or (d), a holder of a stockpile of the chemical must:

(i) notify the relevant agency responsible for environmental protection of the nature and size of the stockpile; and

(ii) manage that stockpile as waste in accordance with paragraphs (f) and (g); and

(iii) comply with all relevant laws that apply in the relevant jurisdiction.

(k) The IChEMS Minimum Standards must be complied with.

Chemical name: Hexabromocyclododecane, meaning 1,2,5,6,9,10‑hexabromocyclododecane and including its main diastereoisomers: alpha‑ hexabromocyclododecane; beta‑ hexabromocyclododecane; and gamma‑hexabromocyclododecane

CAS numbers: 25637‑99‑4, 3194‑55‑6, 134237‑50‑6, 134237‑51‑7 and 134237‑52‑8

(a) This entry comes into effect on 1 July 2024.

(b) The import, export and manufacture of the chemical (whether on its own or in mixtures or in articles) are prohibited except:

(i) in circumstances where the chemical is present as unintentional trace contamination at a level equal to or below 100 mg/kg (to be reviewed by the department by 1 July 2027); or

(ii) for research or laboratory purposes; or

(iii) if a hazardous waste permit authorises the import or export of the chemical.

(c) The use of the chemical (whether on its own or in mixtures or in articles) is prohibited except:

(i) in circumstances where the chemical is present as unintentional trace contamination at a level equal to or below 100 mg/kg (to be reviewed by the department by 1 July 2027); or

(ii) for research or laboratory purposes; or

(iii) for articles – in circumstances in which the article is already in use on or before 1 July 2024.

(d) Producers and holders of waste must undertake all reasonably practicable measures to avoid contamination of waste not already containing HBCDD with this chemical and must not dilute HBCDD waste to lower the HBCDD concentration below relevant waste handling and disposal thresholds.

(e) Waste consisting of, containing or contaminated by the chemical at a concentration that is equal to, or greater than, 500 mg/kg (this level to be reviewed by the department on or before 1 July 2027) must be either:

(i) treated in such a way as to ensure that the chemical is destroyed or irreversibly transformed so that the remaining waste and environmental releases do not contain chemicals that exhibit Schedule 6 or Schedule 7 risk characteristics, or

(ii) managed or disposed of in an environmentally sound manner as authorised under a law of the Commonwealth or a law of a State, where treatment in accordance with subparagraph (i) is not the environmentally preferable option.

(f) Waste consisting of, containing or contaminated by the chemical at a concentration of less than 500 mg/kg must be managed or disposed of in an environmentally sound manner as authorised under a law of the Commonwealth or a law of a State.

(g) Disposal of waste must not lead to recovery, recycling, reclamation or re‑use of the chemical, subject to paragraph (h).

(h) In carrying out disposal, the chemical may be isolated from the waste, provided that the chemical is subsequently disposed of in accordance with paragraphs (e) and (f).

(i) If an activity in relation to the chemical, or an article containing the chemical, is not permitted under paragraph (b) or (c), a holder of a stockpile of the chemical must:

(i) notify the relevant agency responsible for environmental protection of the nature and size of the stockpile; and

(ii) manage that stockpile as waste in accordance with paragraphs (e) and (f); and

(iii) comply with all relevant laws that apply in the relevant jurisdiction.

(j) The IChEMS Minimum Standards must be complied with.

Chemical name: Benzene, hexachloro‑ (Hexachlorobenzene)

CAS number: 118‑74‑1

(a) This entry comes into effect on 1 July 2025.

(b) The manufacture of the chemical is prohibited except for:

(i) in circumstances where the chemical is present as unintentional trace contamination at a level equal to or below 10 mg/kg; or

(ii) research or laboratory purposes.

(c) The import and export of the chemical (whether on its own or in mixtures or in articles) is prohibited except:

(i) in circumstances where the chemical is present as unintentional trace contamination at a level equal to or below 10 mg/kg; or

(ii) for research or laboratory purposes; or

(iii) if a hazardous waste permit authorises the import or export of the chemical.

(d) The use of the chemical (whether on its own or in mixtures or in articles) is prohibited except:

(i) in circumstances where the chemical is present as unintentional trace contamination at a level equal to or below 10 mg/kg; or

(ii) for research or laboratory purposes; or

(iii) for the purposes of environmentally sound disposal; or

(iv) in circumstances in which the article is already in use on or before 1 July 2025.

(e) The import, export and manufacture of the chemical (whether on its own or in mixtures or in articles) must adhere to applicable laws of the Commonwealth for the control of industrial chemicals.

(f) The use of the chemical (whether on its own or in mixtures or in articles) must adhere to applicable laws of the Commonwealth or the relevant State for the control of industrial chemicals.

(g) Producers and holders of waste must undertake all reasonably practicable measures to avoid contamination of waste not already containing the chemical; and must not dilute waste containing the chemical to lower the concentration below relevant waste handling and disposal thresholds.

(h) Waste consisting of, containing or contaminated with the chemical at a concentration that is equal to, or greater than 50 mg/kg must be either:

(i) treated in such a way as to ensure that the chemical is destroyed or irreversibly transformed so that the remaining waste and environmental releases do not contain chemicals that exhibit Schedule 6 or Schedule 7 risk characteristics; or

(ii) managed or disposed of in an environmentally sound manner as authorised under a law of the Commonwealth or a law of a State, where treatment in accordance with subparagraph (i) is not the environmentally preferable option.

(i) Waste consisting of, containing or contaminated with the chemical at a concentration that is less than 50 mg/kg must be managed or disposed of in an environmentally sound manner as authorised under a law of the Commonwealth or a law of a State.

(j) Disposal must not lead to recovery, recycling, reclamation or re‑use of the chemical, subject to paragraph (k).

(k) In carrying out disposal, the chemical may be isolated from the waste, provided that it is subsequently disposed of in accordance with paragraphs (h) and (i).

(l) If an activity in relation to the chemical (whether on its own or in mixtures or in articles) is not permitted under paragraph (b), (c) or (d), a holder of a stockpile of the chemical must:

(i) notify the relevant agency responsible for environmental protection of the nature and size of the stockpile; and

(ii) manage that stockpile as waste in accordance with paragraphs (h) and (i); and

(iii) comply with all relevant laws that apply in the relevant jurisdiction.

(m) The chemical (whether on its own or in mixtures or articles) must be managed according to the IChEMS Minimum Standards.

Class name:

Octabromodiphenyl ether, heptabromodiphenyl and hexabromodiphenyl ether (octaBDE, heptaBDE and hexaBDE ‑ all 12, 24 and 42 congeners respectively)

CAS numbers: 32536‑52‑0, 68928‑80‑3 and 36483‑60‑0 for the octa‑, hepta‑ and hexabromobiphenyl ether homologues respectively.

(a) This entry comes into effect on 1 July 2024.

(b) The import, export and manufacture of the class of chemicals (whether on its own or in mixtures or in articles) are prohibited except:

(i) for chemical substances – in circumstances where the class of chemicals is present as unintentional trace contamination at the following levels (to be reviewed by the department by 1 July 2027):

(A) sum of all hexaBDE congeners: equal to or below 10 mg/kg; and

(B) sum of all heptaBDE congeners: equal to or below 10 mg/kg; and

(C) sum of all octaBDE congeners: equal to or below 10 mg/kg; or

(ii) for electrical and electronic equipment – in circumstances where polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) are present in homogeneous materials contained within such electrical and electronic equipment at a level equal to or below 1000 mg/kg as the sum of all mono‑ to decaBDE congeners inclusive (to be reviewed by the department by 1 July 2027); or

(iii) for articles other than those mentioned in subparagraph (b)(ii) ‑ in circumstances where PBDEs are present in the article as an unintentional trace contaminant at a level equal to or below 500 mg/kg as the sum of all tetra‑, penta‑, hexa‑, hepta‑, octa‑, nona‑ and decaBDE congeners (to be reviewed by the department by 1 July 2027); or

(iv) for research or laboratory purposes; or

(v) if a hazardous waste permit authorises the import or export of the class of chemicals.

(c) The use of the class of chemicals (whether on its own or in mixtures or in articles) is prohibited except:

(i) for chemical substances – in circumstances where the class of chemicals is present as unintentional trace contamination at the following levels (to be reviewed by the department by 1 July 2027):

(A) sum of all hexaBDE congeners: equal to or below 10 mg/kg; and

(B) sum of all heptaBDE congeners: equal to or below 10 mg/kg; and

(C) sum of all octaBDE congeners: equal to or below 10 mg/kg; or

(ii) for electrical and electronic equipment – in circumstances where PBDEs are present in homogeneous materials contained within such electrical and electronic equipment at a level equal to or below 1000 mg/kg as the sum of all mono‑ to decaBDE congeners inclusive (to be reviewed by the department by 1 July 2027); or

(iii) for articles other than those mentioned in subparagraph (c)(ii) – in circumstances where PBDEs are present in the article as an unintentional trace contaminant at a level equal to or below 500 mg/kg as the sum of all tetra‑, penta‑, hexa‑, hepta‑, octa‑, nona‑ and decaBDE congeners (to be reviewed by the department by 1 July 2027); or

(iv) for research or laboratory purposes; or

(v) for articles – in circumstances in which the article is already in use on or before 1 July 2024.

(d) Producers and holders of waste must undertake all reasonably practicable measures to avoid contamination of waste not already containing hexaBDE, heptaBDE and octaBDE with these substances and must not dilute hexaBDE, heptaBDE and octaBDE waste to lower the concentrations below relevant waste handling and disposal thresholds.

(e) Waste consisting of, containing or contaminated with PBDEs at a concentration that is equal to, or greater than, 500 mg/kg as the sum of all tetra‑, penta‑, hexa‑, hepta‑, octa‑, nona‑ and decaBDE (to be reviewed by the department by 1 July 2027) must be either:

(i) treated in such a way as to ensure that the class of chemicals is destroyed or irreversibly transformed so that the remaining waste and environmental releases do not contain chemicals that exhibit Schedule 6 or Schedule 7 risk characteristics; or

(ii) managed or disposed of in an environmentally sound manner as authorised under a law of the Commonwealth or a law of a State, where treatment in accordance with subparagraph (i) is not the environmentally preferable option.

(f) Waste consisting of, containing or contaminated with PBDEs the at a concentration of less than 500 mg/kg as the sum of all tetra‑, penta‑, hexa‑, hepta‑, octa‑, nona‑ and decaBDE congeners (to be reviewed by the department by 1 July 2027) must be managed or disposed of in an environmentally sound manner as authorised under a law of the Commonwealth or a law of a State.

(g) Disposal of waste must not lead to recovery, recycling, reclamation or re‑use of the class of chemicals, subject to paragraph (h).

(h) In carrying out disposal, the class of chemicals may be isolated from the waste, provided that it is subsequently disposed of in accordance with paragraphs (e) and (f).

(i) If an activity in relation to the class of chemicals, or an article containing the class of chemicals, is not permitted under paragraph (b) or (c), a holder of a stockpile of the class of chemicals must:

(i) notify the relevant agency responsible for environmental protection of the nature and size of the stockpile; and

(ii) manage that stockpile as waste in accordance with paragraphs (e) and (f); and

(iii) comply with all relevant laws that apply in the relevant jurisdiction.

(j) The IChEMS Minimum Standards must be complied with.

Class name:

Pentabromodiphenyl ether and tetrabromodiphenyl ether (pentaBDE and tetraBDE)

CAS numbers: 40088‑47‑9 (tetrabromodiphenyl ether – unspecified congeners), 32534‑81‑9 (pentabromodiphenyl ether – unspecified congeners). All 46 pentabrominated congeners and all 42 tetrabrominated congeners are included in the definition.

(a) This entry comes into effect on 1 July 2024.

(b) The import, export and manufacture of the class of chemicals (whether on its own or in mixtures or in articles) are prohibited except:

(i) for chemical substances ‑ in circumstances where the class of chemicals is present as unintentional trace contamination at the following levels (to be reviewed by the department by 1 July 2027):

(A) sum of all tetraBDE congeners: equal to or below 10 mg/kg; and

(B) sum of all pentaBDE congeners: equal to or below 10 mg/kg; or

(ii) for electrical and electronic equipment – in circumstances where polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) are present in homogeneous materials contained within such electrical and electronic equipment at a level equal to or below 1000 mg/kg as the sum of all mono‑ to decaBDE congeners inclusive (to be reviewed by the department by 1 July 2027); or

(iii) for articles other than those mentioned in subparagraph (b)(ii) ‑ in circumstances where PBDEs are present in the article as an unintentional trace contaminant at a level equal to or below 500 mg/kg as the sum of all tetra‑, penta‑, hexa‑, hepta‑, octa‑, nona‑ and decaBDE congeners (to be reviewed by the department by 1 July 2027); or

(iv) for research or laboratory purposes; or

(v) if a hazardous waste permit authorises the import or export of the class of chemicals.

(c) The use of the class of chemicals (whether on its own or in mixtures or in articles) is prohibited except:

(i) for chemical substances – in circumstances where the class of chemicals is present as unintentional trace contamination at the following levels (to be reviewed by the department by 1 July 2027):

(A) sum of all tetraBDE congeners: equal to or below 10 mg/kg; and

(B) sum of all pentaBDE congeners: equal to or below 10 mg/kg; or

(ii) for electrical and electronic equipment – in circumstances where PBDEs are present in homogeneous materials contained within such electrical and electronic equipment at a level equal to or below 1000 mg/kg as the sum of all mono‑ to decaBDE congeners inclusive (to be reviewed by the department by 1 July 2027); or

(iii) for articles other than those mentioned in subparagraph (c)(ii) – in circumstances where PBDEs are present in the article as an unintentional trace contaminant at a level equal to or below 500 mg/kg as the sum of all tetra‑, penta‑, hexa‑, hepta‑, octa‑, nona‑ and decaBDE congeners (to be reviewed by the department by 1 July 2027); or

(iv) for research or laboratory purposes; or

(v) for articles – in circumstances in which the article is already in use on or before 1 July 2024.

(d) Producers and holders of waste must undertake all reasonably practicable measures to avoid contamination of waste not already containing tetraBDE and pentaBDE with these substances and must not dilute tetraBDE and pentaBDE waste to lower the concentrations below relevant waste handling and disposal thresholds.

(e) Waste consisting of, containing or contaminated with PBDEs at a concentration that is equal to, or greater than, 500 mg/kg as the sum of all tetra‑, penta‑, hexa‑, hepta‑, octa‑, nona‑ and decaBDE congeners (to be reviewed by the department by 1 July 2027) must be either:

(i) treated in such a way as to ensure that the class of chemicals is destroyed or irreversibly transformed so that the remaining waste and environmental releases do not contain chemicals that exhibit Schedule 6 or Schedule 7 risk characteristics, or

(ii) managed or disposed of in an environmentally sound manner as authorised under a law of the Commonwealth or a law of a State, where treatment in accordance with subparagraph (i) is not the environmentally preferable option.

(f) Waste consisting of, containing or contaminated with PBDEs at a concentration of less than 500 mg/kg as the sum of all tetra‑, penta‑, hexa‑, hepta‑, octa‑, nona‑ and decaBDE congeners (to be reviewed by the department by 1 July 2027) must be managed or disposed of in an environmentally sound manner as authorised under a law of the Commonwealth or a law of a State.

(g) Disposal must not lead to recovery, recycling, reclamation or re‑use of the class of chemicals, subject to paragraph (h).

(h) In carrying out disposal, the class of chemicals may be isolated from the waste, provided that it is subsequently disposed of in accordance with paragraphs (e) and (f).

(i) If an activity in relation to the class of chemicals, or an article containing the class of chemicals, is not permitted under paragraph (b) or (c), a holder of a stockpile of the class of chemicals must:

(i) notify the relevant agency responsible for environmental protection of the nature and size of the stockpile; and

(ii) manage that stockpile as waste in accordance with paragraphs (e) and (f); and

(iii) comply with all relevant laws that apply in the relevant jurisdiction.

(j) The IChEMS Minimum Standards must be complied with.

Class name:

Perfluorohexanesulfonic acid (PFHxS), including its linear and branched isomers, their salts and any substance containing a linear or branched perfluorohexylsulfonyl moiety that can degrade to PFHxS.

(a) This entry comes into effect on 1 July 2025.

(b) The import, export and manufacture of the chemical (whether on its own or in mixtures or in articles) are prohibited except:

(i) in circumstances where the chemical is present as unintentional trace contamination at the following levels (to be reviewed by the department by 1 July 2027):

(A) a level equal to or below 0.025 mg/kg for PFHxS and its salts; or

(B) a level equal to or below 1 mg/kg for individual PFHxS‑related compounds or a combination of those compounds; or

(C) a level equal to or below 0.1 mg/kg for PFHxS and its salts present in fire‑fighting foam for liquid fuel vapour suppression and liquid fuel fire (Class B fires) already installed in systems, including both mobile and fixed systems); or

(ii) for research or laboratory purposes; or

(iii) if a hazardous waste permit authorises the import or export of the chemical.

(c) The use of the chemical (whether on its own or in mixtures or in articles) is prohibited except:

(i) in circumstances where the chemical is present in the article as unintentional trace contamination at the following levels (to be reviewed by the department by 1 July 2027):

(A) a level equal to or below 0.025 mg/kg for PFHxS and its salts; or

(B) a level equal to or below 1 mg/kg for individual PFHxS‑related compounds or a combination of those compounds; or

(C) a level equal to or below 0.1 mg/kg for PFHxS and its salts present in fire‑fighting foam for liquid fuel vapour suppression and liquid fuel fire (Class B fires) already installed in systems, including both mobile and fixed systems);

(ii) for research or laboratory purposes; or

(iii) in circumstances in which the article is already in use on or before 1 July 2025.

(d) Producers and holders of waste must undertake all reasonably practicable measures to avoid contamination of non‑PFHxS waste with this chemical and must not dilute PFHxS waste to lower the PFHxS concentration below relevant waste handling and disposal thresholds.

(e) Waste consisting of, containing or contaminated by the chemical at a concentration that is equal to, or greater than, 1 mg/kg for PFHxS and its salts or 40 mg/kg for the sum of PFHxS‑related compounds must be either:

(i) treated in such a way as to ensure that the chemical is destroyed or irreversibly transformed so that the remaining waste and environmental releases do not contain chemicals that exhibit Schedule 6 or Schedule 7 risk characteristics, or

(ii) managed or disposed of in an environmentally sound manner as authorised under a law of the Commonwealth or a law of a State, where treatment in accordance with subparagraph (i) is not the environmentally preferable option.

(f) Waste containing or contaminated by the chemical at a concentration of less than 1 mg/kg for PFHxS and its salts or 40 mg/kg for the sum of PFHxS‑related compounds must be managed or disposed of in an environmentally sound manner as authorised under a law of the Commonwealth or a law of a State.

(g) Disposal of waste must not lead to recovery, recycling, reclamation or re‑use of the chemical, subject to paragraph (h).

(h) In carrying out disposal, the chemical may be isolated from the waste, provided that the chemical is subsequently disposed of in accordance with paragraphs (e) and (f).

(i) If an activity in relation to the chemical, or an article containing the chemical, is not permitted under paragraph (b) or (c), a holder of a stockpile of the chemical must:

(i) notify the relevant agency responsible for environmental protection of the nature and size of the stockpile; and

(ii) manage that stockpile as waste in accordance with paragraphs (e) and (f); and

(iii) comply with all relevant laws that apply in the relevant jurisdiction.

(j) The IChEMS Minimum Standards must be complied with.

Class name:

Perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS), including any of its branched isomers, its salts, perfluorooctanesulfonyl fluoride, and any substance containing a linear or branched perfluorooctanesulfonyl moiety and capable of degrading to PFOS (linear or branched).

(a) This entry comes into effect on 1 July 2025.

(b) The import, export and manufacture of the chemical (whether on its own or in mixtures or in articles) are prohibited except:

(i) in circumstances where the chemical is present as unintentional trace contamination at the following levels (to be reviewed by the department by 1 July 2027):

(A) a level equal to or below 0.025 mg/kg for PFOS and its salts; or

(B) a level equal to or below 1 mg/kg for any individual PFOS‑related compound or a combination of PFOS‑related compounds; or

(C) a level equal to or below 0.8 mg/kg for PFOS and its salts present in fire‑fighting foam for liquid fuel vapour suppression and liquid fuel fire (Class B fires) already installed in systems, including both mobile and fixed systems); or

(ii) for research or laboratory purposes; or

(iii) if a hazardous waste permit authorises the import or export of the chemical.

(c) The use of the chemical (whether on its own or in mixtures or in articles) is prohibited except:

(i) in circumstances where the chemical is present as unintentional trace contamination at the following levels (to be reviewed by the department by 1 July 2027):

(A) a level equal to or below 0.025 mg/kg for PFOS and its salts; or

(B) a level equal to or below 1 mg/kg for any individual PFOS‑related compound or a combination of PFOS‑related compounds; or

(C) a level equal to or below 0.8 mg/kg for PFOS and its salts present in fire‑fighting foam for liquid fuel vapour suppression and liquid fuel fire (Class B fires) already installed in systems, including both mobile and fixed systems); or

(ii) for research or laboratory purposes; or

(iii) for an article, in circumstances in which the article is already in use on or before 1 July 2025.

(d) Producers and holders of waste must undertake all reasonably practicable measures to avoid contamination of non‑PFOS waste with this chemical and must not dilute PFOS waste to lower the PFOS concentration below relevant waste handling and disposal thresholds.

(e) Waste consisting of, containing or contaminated by the chemical at a concentration that is equal to, or greater than, 1 mg/kg for PFOS and its salts or 40 mg/kg for the sum of PFOS‑related compounds must be either:

(i) treated in such a way as to ensure that the chemical is destroyed or irreversibly transformed so that the remaining waste and environmental releases do not contain chemicals that exhibit Schedule 6 or Schedule 7 risk characteristics, or

(ii) managed or disposed of in an environmentally sound manner as authorised under a law of the Commonwealth or a law of a State, where treatment in accordance with subparagraph (i) is not the environmentally preferable option.

(f) Waste containing or contaminated by the chemical at a concentration of less than 1 mg/kg for PFOS and its salts or 40 mg/kg for the sum of PFOS‑related compounds must be managed or disposed of in an environmentally sound manner as authorised under a law of the Commonwealth or a law of a State.

(g) Disposal of waste must not lead to recovery, recycling, reclamation or re‑use of the chemical, subject to paragraph (h).

(h) In carrying out disposal, the chemical may be isolated from the waste, provided that the chemical is subsequently disposed of in accordance with paragraphs (e) and (f).

(i) If an activity in relation to the chemical, or an article containing the chemical, is not permitted under paragraph (b) or (c), a holder of a stockpile of the chemical must:

(i) notify the relevant agency responsible for environmental protection of the nature and size of the stockpile; and

(ii) manage that stockpile as waste in accordance with paragraphs (e) and (f); and

(iii) comply with all relevant laws that apply in the relevant jurisdiction.

(j) The IChEMS Minimum Standards must be complied with.

Class name:

Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), including any of its branched isomers, its salts and any related compound that contains a linear or branched perfluoroheptyl (C7F15C) group and which can degrade to linear or branched PFOA. Notwithstanding the above, the following are not PFOA‑related compounds:

(a) C8F17‑X, where X = F, Cl, Br;

(b) fluoropolymers that are covered by CF3 [CF2]n‑R’, where R’=any group, n >16;

(c) perfluoroalkyl carboxylic acids and their derivatives with ≥ 8 perfluorinated carbons;

(d) perfluoroalkane sulfonic acids and perfluoro phosphonic acids and their derivatives with ≥ 9 perfluorinated carbons;

(e) perfluorooctane sulfonic acid and its derivatives (PFOS), as listed in this register.

(a) This entry comes into effect on 1 July 2025.

(b) The import, export and manufacture of the chemical (whether on its own or in mixtures or in articles) are prohibited except:

(i) in circumstances where the chemical is present as unintentional trace contamination at the following levels (to be reviewed by the department by 1 July 2027):

(A) a level equal to or below 0.025 mg/kg for PFOA and its salts; or