Hazardous Waste - Chemical Waste

At 鲍鱼tv, all chemical waste is to be considered hazardous waste and be disposed of through EH&S, according to the Hazardous Waste Management Procedure. All waste containers must be labeled with the words "Hazardous Waste," a listing of the container's contents by percentage, and the hazards presented by the waste (i.e. Flammable, Toxic, Corrosive, Reactive, etc.)

Hazardous Waste Mgmt Procedure

EPA D-listed Wastes

EPA D-Listed wastes exhibit one or more of the following characteristics: ignitibility, corrosivity, reactivity, toxicity. All EPA characteristic chemical waste must be disposed as hazardous waste through the EH&S Hazardous Waste Program. Make sure waste containers are properly labeled as stated above.

D-List Document

EPA F-listed Wastes

EPA F-Listed wastes are wastes from manufacturing and industrial processes (non-specific sources) such as solvents that have been used in cleaning or degreasing operations. F-Listed wastes must be disposed as hazardous waste through EH&S Hazardous Waste Program. Make sure waste containers are properly labeled as stated above.

F-list Document

EPA U-listed Wastes

EPA U-Listed wastes include off-specification commercial chemical products in an unused form. Some pesticides and pharmaceutical products become hazardous waste when discarded. U-Listed wastes must be disposed as hazardous waste through EH&S Hazardous Waste Program. Make sure waste containers are properly labeled as stated above.

U-list Document

EPA P-listed Wastes

The EPA has designated certain chemical wastes as "acutely hazardous" and placed special restrictions on their accumulation and disposal. These "P-Listed" wastes and their empty containers must be properly labeled, as stated above, and disposed of as hazardous waste through the EH&S Hazardous Waste Program.

P-list Document

Hazardous Waste Documents

Theses are some helpful documents you may need for your lab.

Chemical Spills

Never proceed to clean up a spill if you do not know the hazards associated with the chemical or if you are unsure of how to clean up the spill. Contact EH&S for spill assistance at 813-974-4036.