RCRA waste codes for spent solvents Used degreasers & thinners, from acetone to chlorinated cleaners.
- Free, no account
- Based on 40 CFR Part 261 and EPA guidance
- Nothing is stored
Find a federal hazardous waste code
Spent solvents: 6 codes.
Spent solvents
See the spent solvents guide for exclusions and management routes.
F-listed waste
Spent halogenated solvents used for degreasing
Solvent in spent solvents removed oil or grease and meets F001 composition conditions
When to use F001F-listed waste
Spent halogenated solvents
Used solvent in spent solvents meets F002 before-use conditions regardless of degreasing use
When to use F002F-listed waste
Spent non-halogenated solvents: acetone, xylene and related solvents
The spent-solvent component of spent solvents meets F003 neat-solvent or blend conditions
When to use F003F-listed waste
Spent cresol, cresylic acid and nitrobenzene solvents
The original solvent recipe for spent solvents meets F004's named-solvent or blend test
When to use F004F-listed waste
Spent toluene, methyl ethyl ketone (MEK) and related solvents
Before-use ingredients of solvent in spent solvents satisfy F005 composition conditions
When to use F005Characteristic hazardous waste
Ignitable waste
A representative sample of spent solvents meets the D001 test for its physical form
When to use D001
Other codes that mention it 1
K-listed waste
Organic waste from making carbamates or carbamoyl oximes
When to use K156
Which RCRA codes apply to spent solvents?
| Code | When it applies |
|---|---|
| F001 | Used to remove oil or grease, and meets the F001 composition conditions |
| F002 | Meets the F002 before-use conditions, whether or not it was used for degreasing |
| F003 | The solvent component meets the F003 neat-solvent or blend conditions |
| F004 | The original recipe meets F004's named-solvent or blend test |
| F005 | The before-use ingredients meet the F005 composition conditions |
| D001 | A 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.
Is there another way to manage spent solvents?
Check the Loss-of-characteristic rule for another route.
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