Hazardous (*)

EWC 06 07 01*

Wastes containing asbestos from electrolysis

About 06 07 01*

Wastes containing asbestos from electrolysis processes. Hazardous — asbestos fibres are carcinogenic.

Chapter
06 · Wastes from Inorganic Chemical Processes
Sub-chapter
06 07 · Wastes from the MFSU of halogens and halogen chemical processes
Classification
Hazardous. Moves on a hazardous waste consignment note with a carrier and site permitted for it.
Recyclability
Specialist disposal: Halogen chemical process wastes require specialist treatment

Handling: May contain asbestos (06 07 01*) or mercury (06 07 03*) — specialist handling required

Other codes in 06 07

  • 06 07 02*Activated carbon from chlorine production
  • 06 07 03*Barium sulphate sludge containing mercury
  • 06 07 04*Solutions and acids, e.g contact acid
  • 06 07 99Wastes not otherwise specified