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Characteristic hazardous waste codes Waste that is ignitable, corrosive, reactive or toxic.

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Closed chemical drum, drawn for Characteristic hazardous waste codes. Waste that is ignitable, corrosive, reactive or toxic.
D001 ignitable, D002 corrosive, D003 reactive, and the toxic metals & chemicals beyond D003.

What waste do the characteristic hazardous waste codes cover?

D001 is for ignitability, D002 for corrosivity, D003 for reactivity and D004–D043 for toxicity. One waste can meet several characteristics.

How do I decide a characteristic hazardous waste code?

Use reliable knowledge of the process and ingredients, or test a representative sample, under 262.11. The SDS for a new product may not describe the waste.

Which guides go with the characteristic hazardous waste codes?

Start with D001 ignitable waste, D002 corrosive waste, D003 reactive waste and TCLP hazardous waste codes. For examples, try Ignitable liquid and Acid waste.

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