EWC Code 06 02 01*

European Waste Catalogue (EWC) Code 06 02 01* describes waste that as calcium hydroxide and is classed as a Absolute Hazardous code.

EWC Code

06 02 01*

Description

calcium hydroxide

Entry Type

Absolute Hazardous

A waste that falls under an absolute hazardous entry is always hazardous. If that waste has no hazardous properties the absolute hazardous entry still applies. The law does not allow another entry to be applied to that waste.

An EWC Code is a six-digit code used to identify waste as listed in the European Waste Catalogue. It is formatted as three pairs of numbers, for example 12 34 56. It identifies and classifies waste into categories according to how these wastes have been produced. It adequately describes the waste being transported, handled or treated. It can also be referred as a LoW Code (List of Waste Code). Read "What is an EWC Code?" from more information.

Chapter

06

Description

Wastes from inorganic chemical processes

Sub-Chapter

06 02

Description

Wastes from the manufacture, formulation, supply and use (MFSU) of bases

Examples of EWC Code 06 02 01*

Calcium Hydroxide Hydroxides Slaked Lime Ca(OH)2 Milk Of Lime Calcium(II) Hydroxide Pickling Lime Hydrated Lime Portlandite Calcium Hydrate