ROHS Compliance

I If approved, all proposed IChEMS scheduling decisions would take effect on July 1, 2026.

The Australian Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) is seeking public input on the proposed schedules and risk-management measures for 10 industrial chemical groups. The consultation period remains open until December 8, 2025.

Proposed IChEMS scheduling updates

Three groups of industrial chemicals are recommended for inclusion in IChEMS Register Schedule 5, which covers chemicals considered likely to pose environmental harm. Specific prohibitions or restrictions have been outlined for each group in their respective consultation papers. These risk-control measures would apply to both the listed chemicals and any mixtures containing them.

Chemical group CAS number Support for public consultation Consultation documents

Dibutylphthalate, di(2-

ethylhexyl)phthalate

and

diisooctylphthalate

 84-74-2 117-81-7 27554-26-3 The class of chemicals consists of 3 select phthalate esters presented in the NICNAS (now AICIS) risk assessment that have Schedule 5 risk characteristics. Proposed Scheduling Decision 1
Lead(2+) salts of long-chain carboxylic acids  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

In Australia, their use has significantly declined due to voluntary industry phase-outs. Internationally, usage of chemicals like dibasic lead stearate and dioxobis(stearato)trilead has diminished due to similar phase-outs. Use in the EU and Nordic countries has sharply decreased, aligning with industry commitments to phase out lead-based PVC stabilisers.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Proposed Scheduling Decision 2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
Lead(2+) salts of medium-chain carboxylic acids 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 proposed scheduling decision is based on 2 environmental risk assessments performed by AICIS (formerly NICNAS) for 1:2 lead(2+) salts of medium chain carboxylic acids and lead(2+) salts of medium chain carboxylic acids.

 

 

 

Proposed Scheduling Decision 3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Three groups of industrial chemicals are proposed to be included in the IChEMS Register Schedule 4 Relevant industrial chemicals that may cause harm to the environment. The classes of these chemicals (whether on their own or in mixtures) must be managed according to the IChEMS Minimum Standards.

Chemical group CAS number Support for public consultation Consultation documents

Short chain alkyl- and

arylphthalate

 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 proposed scheduling decision is based on information presented in the NICNAS (now AICIS) risk assessment on Phthalate esters.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Proposed Scheduling Decision 4

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
Parabens 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 This proposed scheduling decision is based on information in the NICNAS (now AICIS) tier II assessment of Parabens. Proposed Scheduling Decision 5

Ethoxylated alcohols

(Group A

  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 proposed scheduling decision is based on information in the AICIS evaluation of ethoxylated alcohols. Proposed Scheduling Decision 6

Four groups of industrial chemicals are proposed to be included in the IChEMS Register Schedule 3 – Relevant industrial chemicals that may cause harm to the environment. The classes of these chemicals (whether on their own or in mixtures) must be managed according to the IChEMS Minimum Standards.

Chemical group CAS number Support for public consultation Consultation documents

Ethoxylated alcohols

(Group B)

 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 proposed scheduling decision is based on information in the AICIS evaluation of ethoxylated alcohols.

 

 

 

 

Proposed Scheduling Decision 7

 

 

 
Medium and long chain alkyl sulfates 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 This proposed scheduling decision is based on information presented in the AICIS Evaluation Statement on Medium and long chain alkyl sulfates. Proposed Scheduling Decision 8
  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    
1,3-Propanediamine, N-[3-(C11-14- isoalkyloxy)propyl]derivs., C13-rich, acetates (Lilaflot 817M). 151789-08-1 The chemical is very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects and other use cases may present a higher risk to the environment. Proposed Scheduling Decision 9

Carbonodithioic acid, O-(2-

methylbutyl) ester, sodium

salt (1:1) and

Carbonodithioic acid, O-(3-

methylbutyl) ester, sodium

salt (1:1)

 72187-33-8 34761-63-2 This proposed scheduling decision is based on information presented in the AICIS Assessment Statement (CA09899) and AICIS Assessment Statement (CA09735). Proposed Scheduling Decision 10