18 01 06Hazardous Waste
Chemicals consisting of or containing hazardous substances
- Official Taxonomy Path
Chapter 18: Wastes from human or animal health care and/or related research (except kitchen and restaurant wastes not arising from immediate health care)
Sub-chapter 1801: Wastes from natal care, diagnosis, treatment or prevention of disease in humans
- Entry Type
- Mirror hazardous
- What does this mean in practice?
- This is the official classification for chemicals consisting of or 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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