EWC Code 08 04 17*

European Waste Catalogue (EWC) Code 08 04 17* describes waste that as rosin oil and is classed as a Absolute Hazardous code.

EWC Code

08 04 17*

Description

rosin oil

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

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 17*

Rosin Oil