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E122 federal waste code Yellow toxic compounds used in dyes, drugs & pesticides.

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E122, Nitrophenols (o-, m-, p-).

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    Nitrophenols (o-, m-, p-)

Use E122 when nitrophenols (o-, m-, p-) is present at >= 100.0 mg/kg by mass.

Nitrophenols (o-, m-, p-) covers yellow nitro compounds in o-, m- & p- forms, used in dyes & pesticides. Limit is 100 mg/kg.

Is Federal E122 hazardous waste?

Yes, if the listing and federal definition apply. Federal E122 lists nitrophenols (o-, m-, p-). The source, composition, concentration or test condition must match, and the exclusions in SOR/2021-25 still apply.

On a federally regulated international shipment, the applicant enters the classification in the waste line of the federal notification in CNMTS. The movement rules and exclusions apply.

What waste is Federal E122 for?

Use E122 for nitrophenols (o-, m-, p-) at >= 100.0 mg/kg by mass. The material, source and any stated condition must match, and the name alone isn't enough.

Official wording
Nitrophenols (o-, m-, p-)
Threshold
100.0 mg/kg

When does nitrophenols (o-, m-, p-) take Federal E122?

CodeWhen it fits
E122nitrophenols (o-, m-, p-) at >= 100.0 mg/kg by mass.

Pick the code from the material's origin, use, composition and test results. A shared chemical or process word doesn't make codes interchangeable. The full listed condition and any federal exclusion still decide.

Which codes sit beside Federal E122?

CodeWhat it is
E118Nickel ammonium sulphate
E119Nickel chlorides
E120Nickel hydroxides
E121Nickel sulphates
E123Nitrotoluenes, (o-, m-, p-)
E124Organotin compounds (all forms)
E126Oxalates, water soluble
E127Paraformaldehyde