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14 06 01* EWC code (140601) Old fridge gases & aerosol propellants, such as CFCs & HFCs.

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14 06 01*, hazardous.

  • HazardousSolvents and refrigerants

    Chlorofluorocarbons, HCFC, HFC

Hazardous refrigerant & propellant gases, including chlorofluorocarbons, HCFCs & HFCs. An absolute entry, so no testing needed.

Is 14 06 01* hazardous?

Yes, always. 14 06 01* has an asterisk, and WM3 lists it as absolute hazardous. Waste under this code is hazardous whatever is in it, so no assessment can change that.

It moves on a hazardous waste consignment note, not a waste transfer note. Hazardous waste EWC codes

What does 14 06 01* cover?

Official wording
“chlorofluorocarbons, HCFC, HFC”
Sub-chapter
14 06 Waste organic solvents, refrigerants and foam/aerosol propellants
Chapter
14 Waste organic solvents, refrigerants and propellants (except 07 and 08)

Which other codes sit beside 14 06 01*?

These codes share sub-chapter 14 06 with it.

CodeWhat it isHazardous
14 06 02*Other halogenated solvents and solvent mixturesYes
14 06 03*Other solvents and solvent mixturesYes
14 06 04*Sludges or solid waste containing halogenated solventsYes
14 06 05*Sludges or solid waste containing other solventsYes

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The codes apply across the UK. The consignment note here is for England and Wales. Scotland and Northern Ireland have their own.