Non-hazardous · mirror entry

EWC 16 11 04

Other linings and refractories from metallurgical processes other than those mentioned in 16 11 03

About 16 11 04

Other linings and refractories from metallurgical processes not containing hazardous substances.

Chapter
16 · Wastes Not Otherwise Specified in the List
Sub-chapter
16 11 · Waste linings and refractories
Classification
Non-hazardous. Use a standard waste transfer note and keep it for 2 years.
Recyclability
Specialist disposal: Refractory linings may contain recoverable materials

Mirror entry: assess the waste

16 11 04 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 11 03* Other linings and refractories from metallurgical processes containing dangerous substances

Handling: May contain chromium or other hazardous metals

Other codes in 16 11

  • 16 11 01*Carbon-based linings and refractories from metallurgical processes containing dangerous substances
  • 16 11 02Carbon-based linings and refractories from metallurgical processes other than those mentioned in 16 11 01
  • 16 11 03*Other linings and refractories from metallurgical processes containing dangerous substances
  • 16 11 05*Linings and refractories from non-metallurgical processes containing dangerous substances
  • 16 11 06Linings and refractories from non-metallurgical processes other than those mentioned in 16 11 05