Non-hazardous · mirror entry

EWC 08 03 13

Waste ink other than those mentioned in 08 03 12

About 08 03 13

Waste ink not containing hazardous substances. Common in printing and graphics industry.

Chapter
08 · Wastes from the MFSU of Coatings (Paints, Varnishes and Vitreous Enamels), Adhesives, Sealants and Printing Inks
Sub-chapter
08 03 · Wastes from MFSU of printing inks
Classification
Non-hazardous. Use a standard waste transfer note and keep it for 2 years.
Recyclability
Partially recyclable: Some inks can be recovered; toner cartridges widely recyclable

Mirror entry: assess the waste

08 03 13 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.

  • 08 03 12* Waste ink containing dangerous substances

Handling: Solvent-based inks are flammable

Other codes in 08 03

  • 08 03 07Aqueous sludges containing ink
  • 08 03 08Aqueous liquid waste containing ink
  • 08 03 12*Waste ink containing dangerous substances
  • 08 03 14*Ink sludges containing dangerous substances
  • 08 03 15Ink sludges other than those mentioned in 08 03 14
  • 08 03 16*Waste etching solutions
  • 08 03 17*Waste printing toner containing dangerous substances
  • 08 03 18Waste printing toner other than those mentioned in 08 03 17
  • 08 03 19*Disperse oil
  • 08 03 99Wastes not otherwise specified