EWC 06 02 01*
Calcium hydroxide
About 06 02 01*
Waste calcium hydroxide (slaked lime). Hazardous — strongly alkaline, causes burns.
- Chapter
- 06 · Wastes from Inorganic Chemical Processes
- Sub-chapter
- 06 02 · Wastes from the MFSU of bases
- Classification
- Hazardous. Moves on a hazardous waste consignment note with a carrier and site permitted for it.
- Recyclability
- Specialist disposal: Alkaline wastes can sometimes be neutralised and recovered
Handling: Corrosive — full PPE and bunding required