EPA/600/R-93/003
September 1993
WASTE DISPOSAL AT AWBERC
SAFETY!
LABORATORY WASTE MANAGEMENT
GUIDELINES
• BIOLOGICAL
• CHEMICAL
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BIOLOGICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT GUIDELINES*
A. Responsibility for Safe Practices
1. Non-conformance with safe laboratory practices can result in
penalties ranging from loss of permit to criminal negligence
under OSHA and SARA "Right-To-Know" Statutes.
2. Supervisory personnel initiate statutory "Chain-Of-Custody"
when signing waste disposal forms; accurate identification
must be assured.
B. Overview of Temperature Decontamination Procedures
1. Decontamination of:
— glassware and plastic ware
— towels, lab coats, gloves
— spent media, sewage, sludge water and waste water
samples, filters
— other autoclavable infectious material, equipment,
apparatus
Autoclave at 121°C for 30 minutes, or longer according to
volume/size (see tables for minimum sterilization conditions)
2. Disposal:
— glassware, small equipment to Preparation Room 388
for cleaning
— towels and lab coats to laundry
— spent media, sewage, sludge to sink/sewer system**
— broken/discarded glass to glass bin
— disposable plastic items (pipettes, syringes, petri dishes,
test tubes, etc.), filters, paper cloth to trash container
(lined with 50 mil. plastic bag)
** Primary sludge with rapid-settling solids may require a
flushable drain, or drumming for shipment to sewage plant.
C. Overview of Chemical Decontamination Procedures
1. Gas sterilizer (ethylene oxide)
Decontamination of:
— reusable filters
— filter housings
— hoses
— non-autoclavable equipment, apparatus
Treat moistened non-autoclavable items for 4 hours, 2 hours
if dry, then aerate for 2 hours. Extend (>2 hrs.) for porous
plastics.
Disposal:
— none; items are washed and reused.
References:
Laboratory Safety: Principles and Practices, Brinton M. Miller
et al., ASM, Wash., DC 1986;
AMSCO Equipment Manual on Laboratory Sterilizers.
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2. Chlorine disinfection (detail in attachment)
Decontamination of:
— hoses
— filter housings
— pumps, apparatus
— heat-sensitive containers
Treat items by holding in chlorine solution overnight or by
pumping solution through for 20 minutes (10-15 mg of
chlorine per liter).
Disposal:
— none; items are washed and reused.
D. Health Unit Procedures for Handling of Biological Hazards
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA)
has adopted the policy that all reasonable measures will be
taken to protect employees, contractors, public, and the environ-
ment from adverse effects in carrying out its missions. The
procedures described below are to be used in the Health Unit
and present only a part of the entire Biological Safety Program. It
is the policy of AWBERC that all biological wastes will be steril-
ized before they leave the building except when sewer disposal
is appropriate and, whenever possible, the wastes or contami-
nated materials will be sterilized or securely contained before
being transported from the area where the waste is first gener-
ated.
Because of the concern for AIDS, the following procedures for
handling materials potentially contaminated with the AIDS virus
will be followed. The procedures are based on a Center for
Disease Control (CDC) report. The procedures are considered to
provide adequate protection against two potentially fatal dis-
eases AIDS and Hepatitis B virus. The procedures are based on
the considerable amount of data available on Hepatitis B.
Hepatitis B virus is known to exist in the same biological fluids
and transmitted in the same way as the AIDS virus but is both
hardier and more infectious. Protective measures that are
adequate to protect against Hepatitis B are therefore considered
adequate protection against other viruses including the AIDS
virus. The following procedures shall be followed whenever
biological fluids or tissues are involved:
1. Latex gloves, eyeglasses, and long sleeves will be worn
whenever there is a chance of contact with body fluids such
as venipuncture, handling urine, and when pouring off
serum.
2. All needles, syringes, and other materials which have come
in contact with body fluids, i.e., lancets, sponges, Hemocult
slides, spirometer tubes, speculums, tissues, proctoscopes,
gloves, tongue depressors, applicators, glass tubes, ther-
mometer sheaths, shall be placed in a burn box for incinera-
tion.
All (double) plastic bags will be securely closed with tape,
placed in a cardboard box before transporting to the incin-
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erator. The boxes will be labeled with the biological agent
label.
3. Arrangements must be made with the Animal Facility Con-
tractor (Ext. 7448) for acceptance and burning of the wastes.
The burn boxes will be sealed in the Health Unit and hand-
delivered by way of the freight elevator to the 7th floor
incinerator room.
4. Biological materials will be handled only on impervious
surfaces. Surfaces will be decontaminated after each use
with a 10% sodium hypochlorite solution (bleach), or other
suitable disinfectant.
5. The centrifuge is a potential source of contamination; it
should be closed or covered during operation. For safe
operation: (a) Use closed or screw-top containers; (b) When
spills occur, clean surfaces and chambers with disinfectants.
6. Needles
a. Needles will not be bent or cut off to avoid aerosolization.
Needles will not be recapped.
b. Needle holders will be soaked in a household bleach
solution after use.
c. Needle containers will be incinerated.
7. AMBU or manual resuscitators will be used for CPR rather
than mouth-to-mouth.
8. Gloves will be worn to test hemocult slides, then all discarded
in burn box.
9. Spirometer hoses and adapters will be soaked in recom-
mended Cidex solution for 15 minutes.
10. The double-glove procedure will be used to change a dress-
ing.
11. Gloves will be used to empty the suction machine container.
Metal suction machine wand will be soaked in Cidex after
use.
12. Gloves will be worn for any eye contact followed by immedi-
ate hand washing after any contact.
Effective 6/90, Ohio infectious waste regulations apply:
1. Untreated infectious waste—to licensed incinerator*
2. Treated (autoclave - Room 388)—to sanitary landfill
3. Treated "sharps"—to sanitary landfill
Package and label properly for transporting personnel.
Environment, Safety and Health, OSORD (7969)
initiates shipping paper system with sanitary disposer
* Incinerator ash—sanitary or secure landfill.
Contact hazardous waste coordinator,
OSORD office (7969/7240).
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Packaging, Decontamination & Disposal of Biological Agents
A. Steam Sterilization
Glassware
Small equipment
Towels
Labcoats
Spent media
Sewage
Sludge
Broken/discard glass
Disposable plastic items
Filters
Paper
Cloth
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Steam autoclave
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Prep Room
Laundry
Autoclave 121°C for 30 min.
(See Tables)
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Sink/Sewer System
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Glass disposal box
(Double, 50 mil.)
Plastic Bag
Lined Trash Can
Small or wet disposable items
0
(Incl. adsorbent)
Trash Pick-up
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B. Animal/Human Products*
Sacrificed Animals
Animal Wastes
Human Fluids
c>
Double
(Incl. adsorbent)
Freezing
Open Autoclavable
Bag in Metal Pan
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AWBERC
Incineration**
C. Mixed Bio/Chem Hazard:
(Media containing toxic/
carcinogenic material
I. Bio-Hazard: Eliminate with
Appropriate Sterilization
D"
Chem. Hazard: Sink/Sewer
or Comm. Disposer Route
Consult Collateral Duty Safety
Officer and AWBERC Waste
Manual.
D. Chemical Sterilization—Ethylene Oxide
Reusable liners
Filter housings
Hoses
Non-autoclavable equipment
Ethylene oxide
gas sterilizer
Aerator
E. Chemical Sterilization—Chlorine
Hoses
Filter Housings
Pumps, Apparatus
Heat-Sensitive Containers
O O
O O
Prep Room
Ethylene oxide
4 hrs if wet
2 hrs if dry
Aerate 2 hrs
longer if needed
(see tables)
Prep Room
10-15 mg chlorine per liter
Soak overnight or pump through
for 20 min
Those not sent to outside laboratory for analysis.
Discuss with Animal Facility Contractor (Ext. 7448).
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F. Detail Procedures
MINIMUM STERILIZATION EXPOSURE PERIODS
121-123°C
(250-254°F)
Minutes
Brushes, in dispensers, in cans or individually wrapped 30
Dressings, wrapped in paper or muslin 30
Dressings, in canisters (on sides) 30
Glassware, empty, inverted 15
Instruments, metal only, any number (unwrapped) 15
Instruments, metal, combined with suture, tubing
or other porous materials (unwrapped) 20
Instruments, metal only, in covered and/or padded tray 20
Instruments, metal, combined with other materials
(in covered and/or padded tray) 30
Instruments, wrapped in double thickness muslin 30
Linen, packs (maximal size: 12 x 12 x 20";
maximal weight: 12 pounds) 30
Needles, individually packaged in glass tubes or paper
(lumen moist) 30
Needles, unwrapped (lumen moist) 15
Rubber gloves, wrapped in muslin or paper 20
Rubber catheters, drains, tubing, etc.
(lumen moist) unwrapped 20
Rubber catheters, drains, tubing, etc. individually
packaged in muslin or paper (lumen moist) 30
Treatment trays, wrapped in muslin or paper 30
Utensils, unwrapped 15
Utensils, wrapped in muslin or paper 20
Syringes, unassembled, individually packaged
in muslin or paper 30
Syringes, unassembled, unwrapped 15
Sutures, silk, cotton, or nylon,
wrapped in paper or muslin 30
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MINIMUM STERILIZATION EXPOSURE PERIODS
121-123°C(250-254°F)
Square-Pak Flasked Solutions
Flask Time
Capacity (ml) (Minutes)
75 20
250-500 25
1000 30
1500 35
2000 40
>2000 60
Centrifuging
Specimens containing blood should be centrifuged with the tubes tightly
capped. If a tube breaks in the centrifuge, the bucket containing the
spilled blood and broken glass should be placed carefully in a pan of
disinfectant. The surfaces of the centrifuge head, bowl, trunions, and
remaining buckets should be swabbed with an appropriate disinfectant;
alternatively, the trunions and buckets can be autoclaved.
Microhematocrit centrifuges and bloodbank serofuges should be
cleaned daily with a disinfectant. The top of the centrifuge should
always be closed until the unit has come to a complete standstill.
Centrifuge tubes to be used in an angle-head centrifuge must never be
filled to the point that liquid is in contact with the lip of the tube when it
is placed in the rotor. When the tube lip becomes wet, liquid will be
forced past the cap seal and over the outside of the tube.
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CHEMICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT
GUIDELINES FOR AWBERC
Definition:
Solid and liquid chemicals and any materials contaminated with
chemicals.
Examples:
— Chemical reagents no longer in use
— Outdated and excess chemicals
— Acids and bases
— Waste solvents
— Chemicals and contaminated materials resulting from spills
— Liquid media containing toxic/carcinogenic (Mixed Bio/Chem.)
The information highlighted here was extracted and summarized from
AWBERC Waste Disposal Manual, (Rev. 1993). All laboratory person-
nel should be familiar with this material and participate in the training
program for lab procedures and safety when offered.
There are only four ways that a hazardous chemical can leave the
laboratory and AWBERC:
1. As a usable product (e.g., analytical standards)
2. Evaporation (with appropriate venting through hoods)*
3. Sink/sewer disposal (within EPA and MSD Guidelines)
4. Hazardous waste (via a commercial disposer)
* Deliberate evaporation for disposal purposes is prohibited by EPA
policy.
These guidelines address routes 3 and 4.
A. Summary of sink/sewer disposal guidelines that meet Metropolitan
Sewer District (MSD) standards and EPA guidelines are attached.
B. Major discussion is directed to solid "Hazardous Waste" disposal,
and segregation in the laboratory.
General Instructions
1. In addition to basic chemical compatibility requirements, be aware
that disposition of hazardous waste from AWBERC will be in three
major streams:
a. Incinerables—(solvents and organics generally). If possible,
keep aqueous and organic systems separate, and when
possible, separate halogenated from nonhalogenated systems.
b. Treatment Waste—(acids and bases, and reactives such as
ethers and peroxides).
c. Landfill—(inorganics, contaminated solids from spills, such as
paper, rags, plastic ware and lab equipment/ supplies).
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2. Satellite Waste Storage: When a container will be used as a collec-
tion vessel over time, it must carry the red "Hazardous Waste" label,
with starting date and contents identification.
3. Containerization: All containers (bottles, boxes, cans) conveying
waste must be appropriate to the task—sturdy, non-leaking,
sealable. To avoid accidents when transferring to waste storage,
use special carriers available from storeroom. Any package which
could cause injury to a subsequent handler is not appropriate.
Within AWBERC, use service elevator.
4. Labelling: In addition to the red "Hazardous Waste" label, each
container must have the EPA-385 chemical waste tag (see attached
exhibit for proper information). This triplicate form is brought to the
waste storage site, where the waste officer assigns a log number
and retains the white copy. The yellow copy is then affixed to the
container, and the pink kept by the generator. "Characterization by
analysis" or "...by knowledge" must appear on each Form 385.
Examples of "Full Information" labels are attached. Accuracy is
required as the signature of on-site supervisory personnel initiates
the statutory "Chain-of-Custody" to ultimate disposition.
Special Notes:
1. PCBs and F020-28 listed compounds must be specifically identified
at any level. OTHER ORGANIC CONTAMINANTS BELOW 1%
NEED ONLY BE IDENTIFIED GENERICALLY; SAME FOR
INORGANICS BELOW 100 ppm.
2. Explosives—(e.g., picric acid). Will require a Bomb Unit. The Safety
Office must schedule the removal of any at-risk materials; notify by
phone/memo.
3 Small gas cylinders must be expended prior to disposal in dump-
ster. For glass lecture bottles, see "Glassware Disposal."
4. See listing of "Chemicals With Disposal Problems" (attached).
These materials, at any concentration, must be explicitly identified.
CHEMICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT:
SINK/SEWER DISPOSAL
General: Chemicals Suitable for Sink Disposal at AWBERC
A basic principle of federal EPA policy frowns on the notion that "the
solution to pollution is dilution." However, a more fundamental belief of
human safety/survival is that there are gradations of quantity (absolute
and relative) that make hazardous materials, dangerous in pure state, of
reduced hazard in lower concentrations, and ultimately "safe" at some
very low (or "threshold") concentration.
The guidelines set forth below take into account both of these principles,
the nature of laboratory work, and the fact that the AWBERC facility
enjoys a high dilution factor by its intrinsic water usage rate, prior to its
discharge into the Metropolitan Sewer District's (MSD's) system. The
restrictions which MSD imposes embody environmental concerns and
human safety concerns inasmuch as it operates a treatment plant for
processing drinking water to county residents. The guidelines also
reflect the EPA's desire to be a good corporate citizen with respect to its
own regulations, as well as to be an example of responsible behavior for
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all citizens and other corporate units in society. For these reasons some
chemicals are not acceptable in the sink/sewer system at any level.
(See F,G, below).
Considering the more than 10,000 chemicals which are available in the
AWBERC facility, these guidelines may appear to name only a limited
number of potentially hazardous materials. However, any facility which
enjoys an operational permit is required to meet high levels of profes-
sional responsibility; this is particularly incumbent on the professional
personnel of the EPA's own facility. If you have any questions about
interpretation of these guidelines, consult (1) the Waste Manual (Rev.
1993); (2) your Collateral Duty Safety Officer; and/or (3) the AWBERC
Waste Coordinator (7240).
A. The following table translates MSD's "point-of-discharge" (POD)
threshold limits for key ions and chemical groups, into quantitative
and concentration limits at an AWBERC sink.
AWBERC
Substance Sink
Cone.
Thres.*
(gm/minute) (%)
Cadmium
Chromium (Total)
Copper
Cyanide
(Amenable)
Cyanide (Total)
Mercury
Nickel
Lead
Zinc
Pesticides/PBCs
(in carrier)
Phenol
TOH"
Oils & Grease
3.15
5.2
5.2
1.0
5.2
.01
5.2
3.15
5.2
.026
1.7
1.7
17.0
(.20)
(.34)
(.34)
(.07)
(.34)
(.7x1 0-3)
(.34)
(.20)
(.34)
(1.7X103)
(.10)
(.10)
(1.0)
AWBERC
Bldg.
(Ibs/day)
10 Ibs
16.6
16.6
3.3
16.6
15. gms
16.6 Ibs
10.0
16.6lbs
37.5 gms
5.4 Ibs
5.4 Ibs
54.0 Ibs
See B for assumptions underlying these thresholds
TOH = Total Organic Halides
B. To assure a safety factor between AWBERC sink and MSD's POD
of about 10-fold, it is assumed that no single lab is discharging more
than 1500 ml per min, or 15 labs discharging the same material
simultaneously at more than 100 ml/min. The column marked "cone.
thres." (concentration threshold) converts absolute quantity levels of
gms per minute into % concentration limits for liquid discharge,
using AWBERC's daily water volume usage rate.
C. Solvents of low water miscibility, but high volatility (i.e., high Henry's
Law constants), when pure or exhibiting a distinct phase, like
methylene chloride and benzene/toluene/xylene, should not be sink-
discharged. When solubilized in another vehicle, the threshold and
quantity limits in A and B apply. For larger quantities, call the Waste
Coordinator. For more than liter quantities, convey to the Waste
Storage Facility. (Ref. Table 3 below).
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D. Provides sufficient flushing so that (a) all materials are conveyed to
the main discharge lines as expeditiously as possible and (b) only
water resides in the "J" or drum traps to prevent reverse passage of
sewer gases.
E. Pesticides and PCBs are restricted to levels of 10 ppm or lower, in
aqueous vehicles.
F. No dioxins or dibenzofurans at any level—zero!
G. No biotoxins or malodorous materials (like mercaptans, some
amines)—zero!
H. Acids and bases may discharged after neutralization to MSD's pH
limits, 6-10. (See procedures below).
I. When sink discharge is not appropriate, consign to a proper Satel-
lite Storage vessel for ultimate transfer to the Waste Storage
Facility.
Procedures for Acid-Base Neutralization
A. Acid Neutralization
Add the acid to a large volume of an ice-water solution of sodium
carbonate (soda ash), slaked lime or 6M sodium hydroxide (for
concentrated acids). When the pH is above 5.0, dispose of the
solution into the sewer system with substantial flushing. If more than
a few gallons are involved, the pH should be closer to 7.
B. Base Neutralization
Begin by adding the base to a large vessel containing water so that
the concentration is less than 6M. Slowly add a 1M solution of HCL
until the pH reaches 10.0 or less. Dispose of the neutralized
mixture with substantial flushing.
PERTINENT MSD REGULATIONS
Section 1515
No person shall discharge wastes from garbage grinders into the
wastewater treatment system except
a. Wastes generated in preparation of food normally consumed on
the premises, or
b. Wastes of a specific character whose discharge after grinding is
authorized by a written permit signed by the Director.
All garbage grinders shall shred the waste to a degree that all particles
will be carried freely under normal flow conditions prevailing in the
public sewer. Wastes from garbage grinders used for grinding plastic,
paper products, inert materials, or garden refuse shall NOT be dis-
charged into the wastewater treatment system.
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Section 1516
No person shall discharge any substances directly into a manhole or
other opening in the wastewater treatment system other than through
an approved building sewer, unless upon written application to the
Director and payment of the applicable user charges and fees. The
Director issues a permit for such direct discharges.
Section 1517-(Revised -1991)
No person shall discharge wastewater containing cadmium, chromium,
copper, cyanide (amenable), cyanide (total), mercury, nickel, lead, or
zinc in concentrations greater than those listed in Table 1517-1,
wherein concentrations in Column (A) are those of composite samples
collected over the daily period of operation in proportion to flow so as to
produce a representative sample, and concentrations in Column (B) are
those of samples collected over a time interval of not more than one
minute so as to produce a grab sample. However, if Q, the daily
discharge of a user in gallons per day, is less than 24,000, the allow-
able concentration of any substance listed in Table 1517-1 except
Cyanide (amenable) and Mercury shall be calculated by multiplying the
value listed in Table 1517-1 by 24,000/Q, but in no event shall an
allowable concentration exceed three times the listed value.
Table 1517-1. Effluent Limitations (Includes Mill Creek Local Limits)
Concentration, mg/L
(Avg.) (one-time grab sample)
Substance Column (A) Column (B)
Cadmium (Total)
Chromium (Total)
Copper (Total)
Cyanide (Amenable)
Cyanide (Total)
Mercury (Total)
Nickel (Total)
Lead (Total)
Zinc (Total)
Pesticides/PCBs
Phenols
Oil and Grease
Total Organic Halides
Vapor Space Organ ics
PH
6
10
10
—
—
0.02
10
6
10
.05
—
—
5
—
6-10
9
15
15
3
15
0.03
15
9
15
.07
50
50
7.5
450 ppm
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CHEMICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT:
PROBLEM CHEMICALS
Chemicals With Disposal Problems
Some disposers are able to accept some of these materials on a
CASE-BY-CASE basis, but special arrangements must be made ahead
of time, so consult the Safety Office for a current approved disposer. In
addition to MSD sheets, consult the Technical Sales Representative or
the Regional Sales Manager of your supplier for details of disposition.
Since commercial disposal is doubtful when not impossible, be pre-
pared to retain indefinitely.
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A. Explosives (as defined by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and
Firearms)
1. Organic peroxides
2. Picric Acid (except when used in biological stain)
3. Di and trinitrated compounds
B. Compressed gases/aerosol cans
C. Dioxins and dioxin-related compounds, like pentachlorophenol
D. Toxic (pesticides, herbicides, etc.)
1. Kepone
2. Mirex (fire ant poison)
3. Hexachlorocyclopentadiene (C-56)
4. 2,4,5-Trichlorophenoxyacetic Acid (2,4,5 T-DOW)
5. 2,4,5-Trichlorophenoxypropionic Acid (2,4,5 TP)(Silvex)
E. Pyrophoric Liquids (e.g., Titanium dichloride, phosphorous, sodium,
lithium hydride, etc.
F. At-risk peroxides or precursors
1. Strontium peroxide
2. Isopropyl ether
CHEMICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT-
SEGREGATION
Segregation* of Laboratory Chemicals for Disposal and Storage
1. Corrosive Materials
a. Acids from bases
b. Organic acids from inorganic acids
c. Materials which should be separated from all others
i. Bromine
ii. Hypochlorite
iii. "Corrosive keep dry" materials
2. Flammable Liquids
a. Flammable and combustible liquids can be placed together
b. Ethers should be packaged alone when possible
c. Tetrahydrofuran and Dioxane if greater than 50% must be
treated as reactives; if under 50%, treat as combustibles.
3. Oxidizers
a. Separate organic oxidizers from inorganic oxidizers
b. Separate weak oxidizers from strong oxidizers
* Segregation means a physical distance, and a barrier if possible.
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4. Poisons. Most poisons can be packaged together with the exception
of
a. TDI/MDI wastes*
b. Cyanides
c. Sulfides
ORM-As, ORM-Cs, ORM-Es,* can be separated with poisons.
Highly toxic materials such as dioxins, etc., are unacceptable.
5. Flammable Solids. Flammable solids may be placed only with other
flammable solids. "Dangerous when wet" compounds are reactives
and must be handled as such.
6. Reactive Materials. Keep away from water and don't overpack
together. Reactive classes include
a. Corrosives such as acetyl bromide, oxychloride, phosphorous
trichloride
b. Flammable solids such as carbides, hydrides, and pure metal
dusts like zinc, calcium, potassium, etc.
c. Oxidizers. Peroxides
d. Flammable solids (air reactive). Phosphorous.
e. Flammable liquids such as ethers, dioxane, dispersions of
reactive materials
7. Separate acutely hazardous (P-Listed and F020-F028) wastes from
"Plain" hazardous. Acutely hazardous may be accumulated up to
one quart, and "Plain" hazardous to 55 gallons; mixtures must be
treated as acutely hazardous. When full, there are 3 days to move
them to Central Waste Storage.
Toluene diisocyanates (TDI), methylene bisphenyl isocyanate (MDl);
Other Regulated Materials (ORM)... See 49 CFR 175.605 ff
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Table 3. RCRA Waste Categorization Based on Aqueous Volatility
(Henry's Constant)
Waste Name
Henry's Constant
(atm-m3/mole)
Waste Code
Highly Volatile Wastes- Values
Bis(2-ethyl hexyl phthalate)
Cyanogen
Reserpine
Dichlorodifluoromethane
Chloromethane
Chloroethene
Phosphine
Cyclohexane
2-Nitropropane
Bromomethane
Trichloromonofluoromethane
2,3,4,6-Tetrachlorophenol
1 ,3-Pentadiene
Pentachloronitrobenzene
Tetrachloroethylene
Hexachloropropene
Tetrachloromethane
Hexachlorocyclopentadiene
1,1-Dichloroethylene
Cumene
ODD
Carbon disulfide
Mercury
Hexachloroethane
Hexachlorobutadiene
Trichloroethylene
3-Methylcholanthrene
1 ,2-Dichloroethylene (CIS)
Toluene
Furan
Benzene
1,1-Dichloroethane
1,2-Dichloroethylene (trans)
o-Xylene
Methyl iodide
1,1,1-Trichloroethane
Toxaphene
1 ,3-Dichloropropane
Methanethiol
Chloraobenzene
Chloroform
Cyanogen chloride
Methylene chloride
1 ,2-Dichloropropane
1,1,1 ,2-Tetrachloroethane
4-Bromopropylphenylether
m-Dichlorobenzene
m-Xylene
p-Xylene
of H above 10 3
26.6
9.91
4.28
2.75
0.38
0.199
0.19
0.18
0.12
0.106
5.8x1 0-2
4.5x1 0'2
4.2x1 02
2.9x1 0-2
2.87x1 O'2
2.5x1 0-2
2.13x10'2
1.60x10-2
1.50x10-2
1.40x10'2
1.26x10'2
1.2x10-2
1.14x10-2
9.85X10-3
9.14X10'3
8.92x1 0-3
7.7x10'3
6.6x1 0-3
6.64x1 0'3
5.7x1 0-3
5.55x1 0'3
5.45x1 0'3
5. 32x1 03
5.27x10-3
5.0x10-3
4.92x1 0-3
4.89x1 0'3
4.2x1 0-3
4.0x1 0'3
3.93x1 0-3
3.93X10'3
3.2x1 0'3
3.19X10'3
2.8x1 0'3
2.76x1 0'3
2.74x103
2.63x10-3
2.55X10-3
2.51x10-3
U028
P031
U200
U075
U045
U043
P096
U056
U171
U029
U121
U212
U186
U185
U210
U243
U211
U130
U078
U055
U060
P022
D009
U131
U128
U228
U157
U079
U220
U124
U019
U076
U079
U239
U138
U226
U224
U084
U153
U037
U044
P033
U080
U083
U208
U030
U071
U239
U239
(continued)
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Table 3. (continued)
Henry's Constant
Waste Name (atm-m3/mole) Waste Code
Highly Volatile Wastes- Values of H above 10'3
Hexachlorohexahydro-exo,
exo-dimethanonapthalene 2.49x10~3 P060
p-Dichlorobenzene 2.37x10'3 U072
Pentachloroethane 2.17x10'3 U184
Octachlorocamphene 2.01x103 P123
o-Dichlorobenzene 1.94x10'3 U070
Dimethylcarbamoylchloride 1.8x1Q-3 P097
Hexachlorobenzene 1.7x10'3 U127
Heptachlor 1.48x10'3 P059
Pentachlorobenzene 1.3x10'3 U183
1,1,2-Trichloroethane 1.8x1Q-3 U227
1,2-Dichloroethane 1.10x10'3 U077
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GLOSSARY OF
ABBREVIATIONS AND SELECTED TERMS
ACS American Chemical Society
CCBW Chemically contaminated biological waste
CRF Code of Federal Regulations
DOT U.S. Department of Transportation
EPA U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
FR Federal Register
Lab pack See Chapter 10, Section V.B, for general
description; see Appendix A, 40 CFR 265.316
LC50 A concentration in air that is lethal to 50% of a
group of test animals
A dose ingested, injected, or applied to the skin
that is lethal to 50% of a group of test animals
NRC National Research Council, the operating arm of
the National Academy of Sciences and the
National Academy of Engineering
n.o.s. Not otherwise specified (often used in DOT
classifications and regulations)
ORM-A Other Regulated Material; see Appendix D, 49
CFR 173.500 (b)(1)
ORM-B Other Regulated Material; see Appendix D, 49
CFR 173.500 (b)(2)
ORM-E Other Regulated Material; see Appendix D, 49
CFR 173.500 (b)(5)
PCB Polychlorinated biphenyl; EPA interprets this to
include the monochlorobiphenyls
POHC Principal Organic Hazardous Constituent: an
organic chemical that is a constituent that is to
be burned in an incinerator and that has been
identified by EPA in Appendix VIII of 40 CFR
Part 261
Poison A
Poison B
POTW
RCRA
Secure landfill
WWTP
See Appendix D, 49 CFR 173.326
See Appendix D, 49 CFR 173.343
Publicly Owned Treatment Works; designates a
municipal wastewater treatment plant
Resource Conservation and Recovery Act
A landfill that is authorized by EPA or a state to
receive hazardous waste
Wastewater treatment plant
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