12 03 01Hazardous Waste

Aqueous washing liquids

Official Taxonomy Path

Chapter 12: Wastes from shaping and physical and mechanical surface treatment of metals and plastics

Sub-chapter 1203: Wastes from water and steam degreasing processes (except 11)

Entry Type
Absolute hazardous
What does this mean in practice?
This is the official classification for aqueous washing liquids. 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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