EWC 06 03 16
Metallic oxides other than those mentioned in 06 03 15
About 06 03 16
Metallic oxides not containing heavy metals.
- Chapter
- 06 · Wastes from Inorganic Chemical Processes
- Sub-chapter
- 06 03 · Wastes from the MFSU of salts and their solutions and metallic oxides
- Classification
- Non-hazardous. Use a standard waste transfer note and keep it for 2 years.
- Recyclability
- Specialist disposal: Salt wastes may be recoverable depending on composition
Mirror entry: assess the waste
06 03 16 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 15* Metallic oxides containing heavy metals
Handling: May contain cyanide (06 03 11*) — acutely toxic. Never mix with acids. Specialist handling required