08 03 07Non-Hazardous

Aqueous sludges containing ink

Official Taxonomy Path

Chapter 08: Wastes from the manufacture, formulation, supply and use (mfsu) of coatings (paints, varnishes and vitreous enamels), adhesives, sealants and printing inks

Sub-chapter 0803: Wastes from mfsu of printing inks

Entry Type
Absolute non-hazardous
What does this mean in practice?
This is the official classification for aqueous sludges containing ink. As a non-hazardous waste, this requires standard duty of care documentation (Waste Transfer Notes) when moved off-site.

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