What should be the pH of a waste for it to be considered as an acidic waste?
pH <= 2
What should be the pH of a waste for it to be considered as an alkali waste?
pH >= 12.5
Refers to a person who produces hazardous waste, through any institutional, commercial, industrial or trade activities.
Waste Generator
Wastes containing mercury and arsenic should be classified as
wastes with inorganic materials.
In handling acid wastes, what type of protective gloves should be used?
Rubber Gloves
What type of container must be used for acid or alkali wastes?
Polyethylene Drums
In case of acid spills, what can be applied to the spill before treating it with adsorbent material?
Sodium bicarbonate
Hazardous waste characteristic which applies to waste liquids with a flash point less that 140°F.
Ignitability
Hazardous waste characteristic which applies to aqueous solution with a pH less than or equal to 2 or greater than or equal to 12.5
Corrosivity
Hazardous waste characteristic which applies to materials that are normally unstable or explosive.
Reactivity
Hazardous waste characteristic which applies to wastes that have the potential to contaminate groundwater if improperly disposed.
Toxicity
