EWC 16 05 05
Gases in pressure containers other than those mentioned in 16 05 04
About 16 05 05
Gases in pressure containers not containing hazardous substances.
- Chapter
- 16 · Wastes Not Otherwise Specified in the List
- Sub-chapter
- 16 05 · Gases in pressure containers and discarded chemicals
- Classification
- Non-hazardous. Use a standard waste transfer note and keep it for 2 years.
- Recyclability
- Specialist disposal: Pressurised containers may be recyclable after depressurisation
Mirror entry: assess the waste
16 05 05 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.
- 16 05 04* Gases in pressure containers(including halons) containing dangerous substances
Handling: Pressurised — risk of explosion if punctured
Other codes in 16 05
- 16 05 04*Gases in pressure containers(including halons) containing dangerous substances
- 16 05 06*Laboratory chemicals, consisting of or containing dangerous substances, including mixtures of laboratory chemicals
- 16 05 07*Discarded inorganic chemicals consisting of or containing dangerous substances
- 16 05 08*Discarded organic chemicals consisting of or containing dangerous substances
- 16 05 09Discarded chemicals other than those mentioned in 16 05 06, 16 05 07 or 16 05 08