EWC Code 08 01 20

European Waste Catalogue (EWC) Code 08 01 20 describes waste that as aqueous suspensions containing paint or varnish other than those mentioned in 08 01 19 and is classed as a Mirror Non-hazardous code.

EWC Code

08 01 20

Description

aqueous suspensions containing paint or varnish other than those mentioned in 08 01 19

Entry Type

Mirror Non-hazardous

Some wastes are not automatically hazardous or non-hazardous - they are called mirror entry wastes. These wastes have a hazardous waste entry (or entries) marked with an asterisk (*), and an alternative non-hazardous waste entry (or entries) not marked with an asterisk

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

08

Description

Wastes from the manufacture, formulation, supply and use (MFSU) of coatings (paints, varnishes and vitreous enamels), adhesives, sealants and printing inks

Sub-Chapter

08 01

Description

Wastes from the manufacture, formulation, supply and use (MFSU) and removal of paint and varnish

Examples of EWC Code 08 01 20

Paint - Aqueous Suspensions