Non-hazardous · mirror entry

EWC 08 04 16

Aqueous liquid waste containing adhesives or sealants other than those mentioned in 08 04 15

About 08 04 16

Aqueous liquid waste with adhesives or sealants not containing hazardous substances.

Chapter
08 · Wastes from the MFSU of Coatings (Paints, Varnishes and Vitreous Enamels), Adhesives, Sealants and Printing Inks
Sub-chapter
08 04 · Wastes from MFSU of adhesives and sealants (including waterproofing products)
Classification
Non-hazardous. Use a standard waste transfer note and keep it for 2 years.
Recyclability
Not recyclable: Adhesive wastes generally cannot be recycled

Mirror entry: assess the waste

08 04 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.

  • 08 04 15* Aqueous liquid waste containing adhesives or sealants containing organic solvents or other dangerous substances

Handling: Some adhesives contain isocyanates — hazardous

Other codes in 08 04

  • 08 04 09*Waste adhesives and sealants containing organic solvents or other dangerous substances
  • 08 04 10Waste adhesives and sealants other than those mentioned in 08 04 09
  • 08 04 11*Adhesive and sealant sludges containing organic solvents or other dangerous substances
  • 08 04 12Adhesive and sealants sludges other than those mentioned in 08 04 11
  • 08 04 13*Aqueous sludges containing adhesives or sealants containing organic solvents or other dangerous substances
  • 08 04 14Aqueous sludges containing adhesives or sealants other than those mentioned in 08 04 13
  • 08 04 15*Aqueous liquid waste containing adhesives or sealants containing organic solvents or other dangerous substances
  • 08 04 17*Rosin oil
  • 08 04 99Wastes not otherwise specified