RCRA waste codes for paint Liquid paint, thinners & pigment waste, from flammable to lead-based.
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- Based on 40 CFR Part 261 and EPA guidance
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Paint and paint waste: 3 codes.
Paint and paint waste
The product name does not settle the code. Check ingredients, process knowledge and any required characteristic test. See the paint and paint waste guide for exclusions and management routes.
Characteristic hazardous waste
Ignitable waste
Liquid paint meets the flash-point criterion
When to use D001Characteristic hazardous waste
Chromium
Chromium from paint pigments reaches the TCLP limit
When to use D007Characteristic hazardous waste
Lead
Lead from paint pigments reaches the TCLP limit
When to use D008
ComplyOnSiteWhich RCRA codes can apply to paint and paint waste?
The product name doesn't settle the code. Check the ingredients, what you know of the process and any required characteristic test.
| Code | When it applies |
|---|---|
| D001 | Liquid paint meets the flash-point criterion |
| D007 | Chromium from paint pigments reaches the TCLP limit |
| D008 | Lead from paint pigments reaches the TCLP limit |
What evidence decides paint and paint waste?
Keep leftover paint apart from used thinner and stripping residue. A product name or a dry look doesn't prove the waste is nonhazardous.
Can paint and paint waste be excluded?
Genuine household paint waste can be excluded. Check the household waste rule.
Check the empty-container limits and cleaning rules too.