EWC Code 08 04 16

European Waste Catalogue (EWC) Code 08 04 16 describes waste that as aqueous liquid waste containing adhesives or sealants other than those mentioned in 08 04 15 and is classed as a Mirror Non-hazardous code.

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EWC Code

08 04 16

Description

aqueous liquid waste containing adhesives or sealants other than those mentioned in 08 04 15

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 04

Description

wastes from the manufacture, formulation, supply and use (MFSU) of adhesives and sealants (including waterproofing products)

Examples of EWC Code 08 04 16