- EWC Codes
- Chapter 12
- 12 01 10
12 01 10Hazardous Waste
Synthetic machining oils
- Official Taxonomy Path
Chapter 12: Wastes from shaping and physical and mechanical surface treatment of metals and plastics
Sub-chapter 1201: Wastes from shaping and physical and mechanical surface treatment of metals and plastics
- Entry Type
- Absolute hazardous
- What does this mean in practice?
- This is the official classification for synthetic machining oils. 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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