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D003 reactive waste Waste that explodes, reacts with water or gives off toxic gas.

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D003 reactive waste 1

Characteristic hazardous waste that is unstable, such as cyanide or sulfide waste & water-reactive metals.

What waste is D003 reactive waste?

D003 covers specified instability, reactions with water, toxic gas release, detonation and explosive properties. Cyanide or sulfide in the waste doesn't decide it alone.

How do I decide D003 reactive waste?

Check each condition in 261.23 against the process and ingredients. A test for one property can't answer all 8 criteria.