06 01 04Hazardous Waste
Phosphoric and phosphorous acid
- Official Taxonomy Path
Chapter 06: Wastes from inorganic chemical processes
Sub-chapter 0601: Wastes from the manufacture, formulation, supply and use (mfsu) of acids
- Entry Type
- Absolute hazardous
- What does this mean in practice?
- This is the official classification for phosphoric and phosphorous acid. Because this is a hazardous waste (indicated by the asterisk in the official catalogue), it requires specialised handling, consignment notes, and cannot be mixed with general waste.
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