Non-hazardous

EWC 06 09 02

Phosphorous slag

About 06 09 02

Phosphorous slag from phosphorus production.

Chapter
06 · Wastes from Inorganic Chemical Processes
Sub-chapter
06 09 · Wastes from the MFSU of phosphorous chemicals and phosphorous chemical processes
Classification
Non-hazardous. Use a standard waste transfer note and keep it for 2 years.
Recyclability
Specialist disposal: Phosphorous wastes may be recoverable

Handling: Some phosphorous compounds are pyrophoric

Other codes in 06 09

  • 06 09 03*Calcium-based reaction wastes containing or contaminated with dangerous substances
  • 06 09 04Calcium-based reaction wastes other than those mentioned in 06 09 03
  • 06 09 99Wastes not otherwise specified