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RCRA waste codes for spent solvents Used degreasers & thinners, from acetone to chlorinated cleaners.

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Spent solvents: 6 codes.

Spent solvents

Other codes that mention it 1

  • K-listed waste

    Organic waste from making carbamates or carbamoyl oximes

    When to use K156
Listed F codes. Halogenated degreasers are F001 & F002, acetone, xylene & cresol solvents F003 to F005.

Which RCRA codes apply to spent solvents?

CodeWhen it applies
F001Used to remove oil or grease, and meets the F001 composition conditions
F002Meets the F002 before-use conditions, whether or not it was used for degreasing
F003The solvent component meets the F003 neat-solvent or blend conditions
F004The original recipe meets F004's named-solvent or blend test
F005The before-use ingredients meet the F005 composition conditions
D001A representative sample meets the D001 test for its physical form

How do I prove the code for spent solvents?

Keep the formulation from before use. A test of the spent liquid can't prove it.