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20 federal state/type code Organic chemicals that are not halogenated or used as solvents.

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20, Non-halogenated organic substances that are not employed as solvents.

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    Non-halogenated organic substances that are not employed as solvents

Use type 20 with its physical-state prefix: L20, P20, S20, G20.

Federal state & type code for non-halogenated organic substances that are not employed as solvents.

Where does Federal state/type 20 go on the federal notification?

In the waste classification details. Federal state/type 20 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 20 cover?

Covers organic substances that are not halogenated and are not used as solvents. The waste must match this wording. A similar origin or name isn't enough without the same form, content or condition.

Official wording
Non-halogenated organic substances that are not employed as solvents.

Is non-halogenated organic waste Federal state/type 20?

CodeWhen it fits
20The material is non-halogenated organic substances that are not used as solvents.

The 20 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 20?

CodeWhat it is
16Photographic chemical and processing-material waste
17Waste from surface treatment of metals and plastics
18Residues from industrial waste-disposal operations
19Material
21Inorganic substances without metals
22Ashes or cinders
23Soil, sand or clay, including dredging spoils
24Non-cyanidic tempering salts