Hazardous (*)

EWC 12 01 07*

Mineral-based machining oils free of halogens (except emulsions and solutions)

About 12 01 07*

Mineral-based machining oils free of halogens. Hazardous — used cutting and grinding oils.

Chapter
12 · Wastes from Shaping and Physical and Mechanical Surface Treatment of Metals and Plastics
Sub-chapter
12 01 · Wastes from shaping and physical and mechanical surface treatment of metals and plastics
Classification
Hazardous. Moves on a hazardous waste consignment note with a carrier and site permitted for it.
Recyclability
Recyclable: Metal swarf and turnings are highly recyclable as scrap metal

Handling: Oily swarf must be degreased before recycling

Other codes in 12 01

  • 12 01 01Ferrous metal filings and turnings
  • 12 01 02Ferrous metal dust and particles
  • 12 01 03Non-ferrous metal filings and turnings
  • 12 01 04Non-ferrous metal dust and particles
  • 12 01 05Plastic shavings and turnings
  • 12 01 06*Mineral-based machining oils containing halogens (except emulsions and solutions)
  • 12 01 08*Machining emulsions and solutions containing halogens
  • 12 01 09*Machining emulsions and solutions free of halogens
  • 12 01 10*Synthetic machining oils
  • 12 01 12*Spent waxes and fats
  • 12 01 13Welding wastes
  • 12 01 14*Machining sludges containing dangerous substances
  • 12 01 15Machining sludges other than those mentioned in 12 01 14
  • 12 01 16*Waste blasting material containing dangerous substances
  • 12 01 17Waste blasting materials other than those mentioned in 12 01 16
  • 12 01 18*Metal sludge (grinding, honing and lapping sludge) containing oil
  • 12 01 19*Readily biodegradable machining oil
  • 12 01 20*Spent grinding bodies and grinding materials containing dangerous substances
  • 12 01 21Spent grinding bodies and grinding materials other than those mentioned in 12 01 20
  • 12 01 99Wastes not otherwise specified