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12 federal state/type code Leftovers from making & using inks, dyes, paints & varnishes.

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12, Colourant, coating and ink process waste.

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    Colourant, coating and ink process waste

Use type 12 with its physical-state prefix: L12, P12, S12, G12.

Colourant, coating & ink process waste from making and using inks, dyes, pigments, paints, lacquers & varnishes.

Where does Federal state/type 12 go on the federal notification?

In the waste classification details. Federal state/type 12 describes a waste or recyclable line on the federal notification. Combine the Schedule 11 Part 2 number with L, P, S or G for the material's physical state. You choose the letter separately.

On federally regulated international shipments, the applicant enters the waste classification in the waste-line details of the federal notification in CNMTS. The movement rules and exclusions still apply.

What does Federal state/type 12 cover?

Waste from making, formulating or using inks, dyes, pigments, paints, lacquers or varnishes. The waste must match this wording. A similar origin or name isn't enough without the same form, content or condition.

Official wording
Waste from the production, formulation and use of inks, dyes, pigments, paints, lacquers and varnishes. (Y12)

Is ink, dye and paint waste Federal state/type 12?

CodeWhen it fits
12The waste comes from making, formulating or using inks, dyes, pigments, paints, lacquers or varnishes.

The 12 is the waste-type number. Add the L, P, S or G letter separately for the physical state.

Which codes sit beside Federal state/type 12?

CodeWhat it is
8Waste mineral oils that are unfit for their originally intended use
9Waste oil and water, hydrocarbon and water mixtures and emulsions
10Waste substances and articles
11Tar residue from thermal or refining processes
13Resin, latex, plasticizer or adhesive process waste
14Waste chemical substances
15Waste of an explosive nature that is not subject to other legislation
16Photographic chemical and processing-material waste