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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