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A702 federal activity code Factories that make paint & coatings.

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A702, Production of paint.

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    Production of paint

Use A702 when production of paint generated most of the material.

Industry code for paint manufacturing, one of the ink, varnish, paint & glue activities. Every one of these has its own code.

Where does Federal activity A702 go on the federal notification?

In the waste classification details. Federal activity A702 describes a waste or recyclable line on the federal notification. It records the activity that made the waste, and doesn't decide whether it is hazardous.

For federally regulated international shipments, the applicant enters the waste classification in the waste-line details of the federal notification in CNMTS. Check the movement rules and exclusions.

What does Federal activity A702 cover?

This value means production of paint. Choose it from the activity, reason, physical state or intended operation reported for the waste line, not from the waste name alone.

Official wording
Production of paint

Is production of paint Federal activity A702?

CodeWhen it fits
A702Most of the material came from production of paint.

A702 records the activity that made most of the material. It doesn't name the destination operation or decide hazard status.

Which codes sit beside Federal activity A702?

CodeWhat it is
A651Fabrication of pharmaceuticals, pesticides, biocides and weed killers
A669Other manufacture of finished chemicals
A700Production of inks, varnish, paints and glues
A701Production of ink
A703Production of varnish
A704Production of glue
A710Fabrication of photographic products
A711Production of photosensitive plates