Hazardous (*)

EWC 16 08 05*

Spent catalysts containing phosphoric acid

About 16 08 05*

Spent catalysts containing phosphoric acid. Hazardous — corrosive.

Chapter
16 · Wastes Not Otherwise Specified in the List
Sub-chapter
16 08 · Spent catalysts
Classification
Hazardous. Moves on a hazardous waste consignment note with a carrier and site permitted for it.
Recyclability
Specialist disposal: Spent catalysts often contain recoverable precious metals

Other codes in 16 08

  • 16 08 01Spent catalysts containing gold, silver, rhenium, rhodium, palladium, iridium or platinum (except 16 08 07)
  • 16 08 02*Spent catalysts containing dangerous transition metals or dangerous transition metal compounds
  • 16 08 03Spent catalysts containing transition metals or transition metal compounds not otherwise specified
  • 16 08 04Spent fluid catalytic cracking catalysts (except 16 08 07)
  • 16 08 06*Spent liquids used as catalysts
  • 16 08 07*Spent catalysts contaminated with dangerous substances