08 03 12Hazardous Waste

Waste ink containing hazardous substances

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
Mirror hazardous
What does this mean in practice?
This is the official classification for waste ink containing hazardous substances. 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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