EWC 06 03 15*
Metallic oxides containing heavy metals
About 06 03 15*
Metallic oxides containing heavy metals. Hazardous — toxic metal compounds.
- Chapter
- 06 · Wastes from Inorganic Chemical Processes
- Sub-chapter
- 06 03 · Wastes from the MFSU of salts and their solutions and metallic oxides
- Classification
- Hazardous. Moves on a hazardous waste consignment note with a carrier and site permitted for it.
- Recyclability
- Specialist disposal: Salt wastes may be recoverable depending on composition
Mirror entry: assess the waste
06 03 15* is one half of a mirror pair. Whether the waste is hazardous depends on what it contains, so assess it against EA guidance WM3 before choosing the code.
- 06 03 16 Metallic oxides other than those mentioned in 06 03 15
Handling: May contain cyanide (06 03 11*) — acutely toxic. Never mix with acids. Specialist handling required