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RCRA waste codes for aerosol cans Spray cans whose contents or propellant burn or react.

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  • Based on 40 CFR Part 261 and EPA guidance
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Aerosol cans: 2 codes.

Aerosol cans

  • Characteristic hazardous waste

    Ignitable waste

    Contents or propellant make the discarded can ignitable

    When to use D001

  • Characteristic hazardous waste

    Reactive waste

    Contents make the discarded can reactive

    When to use D003
More on aerosol cans
Gas cylinders and aerosol cans, drawn for RCRA waste codes for aerosol cans. Spray cans whose contents or propellant burn or react.
Discarded spray cans take D001 when contents or propellant are ignitable and D003 when contents are reactive.

Which RCRA codes apply to aerosol cans?

An empty aerosol can is not universal waste.

CodeWhen it applies
D001Contents or propellant make the discarded can ignitable
D003Contents make the discarded can reactive

How do I prove the code for aerosol cans?

Document each physical or chemical property that matters. One characteristic test can't settle the other D-code criteria.

Is there another way to manage aerosol cans?

Check the empty-container limits and cleaning rules and the universal-waste time and quantity limits.

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