EWC 16 05 09
Discarded chemicals other than those mentioned in 16 05 06, 16 05 07 or 16 05 08
About 16 05 09
Discarded chemicals 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 09 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.
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 05Gases in pressure containers other than those mentioned in 16 05 04
- 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