Hazardous (*)

EWC 08 01 21*

Waste paint or varnish remover

About 08 01 21*

Waste paint or varnish remover. Hazardous — contains aggressive solvents and chemicals.

Chapter: 08 · Wastes from the MFSU of Coatings (Paints, Varnishes and Vitreous Enamels), Adhesives, Sealants and Printing Inks
Sub-chapter: 08 01 · Wastes from MFSU and removal of paint and varnish
Classification: Hazardous. Moves on a hazardous waste consignment note with a carrier and site permitted for it.
Recyclability: Partially recyclable: Water-based paint sludge can sometimes be recycled; solvent-based is hazardous

Handling: Solvent-based paints are flammable — segregate from water-based

08 01 11*Waste paint and varnish containing organic solvents or other dangerous substances
08 01 12Waste paint and varnish other than those mentioned in 08 01 11
08 01 13*Sludges from paint or varnish containing organic solvents or other dangerous substances
08 01 14Sludges from paint or varnish other than those mentioned in 08 01 13
08 01 15*Aqueous sludges containing paint or varnish containing organic solvents or other dangerous substances
08 01 16Aqueous sludges containing paint or varnish other than those mentioned in 08 01 15
08 01 17*Wastes from paint or varnish removal containing organic solvents or other dangerous substances
08 01 18Wastes from paint or varnish removal other than those mentioned in 08 01 17
08 01 19*Aqueous suspensions containing paint or varnish containing organic solvents or other dangerous substances
08 01 20Aqueous suspensions containing paint or varnish other than those mentioned in 08 01 19
08 01 99Wastes not otherwise specified