Waste Designation Decision Matrix - Test
This is the waste designation decision matrix provided by the Small Business and Local Government Assistance Program to aid businesses in deciding how certain wastes must be handled.
Just answer the question, "What, if any, hazardous waste codes apply?" for each example below.
1) You have a gallon jug of spent Hydrofluoric Acid. It has a tested pH of 1.2 and was used in etching glass. It is relatively clear (clarity) and has not been mixed with any other contaminants.
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2) You have a half-full original container of pesticide. The ingredients read: 17% Endrin and 83% inactive ingredients. It is in solid form.
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3) A 55-gallon drum of unused acetone (flashpoint of minus 20 degrees Fahrenheit) that has expired and needs to be disposed of properly.
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4) A 55-gallon drum of spent/used acetone solvent rags.
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5) After you empty the rags from the aforementioned drum, you discover about a gallon of spent acetone solvent in the bottom.
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6) You find a one-gallon bottle of unused "ABC Goo," which is a primary ingredient in your widget making product. The product has expired. The MSDS lists the contents as: 30% Acetone, 30% Benzene, 40% inactive ingredients. Flashpoint: 151 degrees F.
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