EWC Code 12 01 17

European Waste Catalogue (EWC) Code 12 01 17 describes waste that as waste blasting material other than those mentioned in 12 01 16 and is classed as a Mirror Non-hazardous code.

EWC Code

12 01 17

Description

waste blasting material other than those mentioned in 12 01 16

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

12

Description

wastes from shaping and physical and mechanical surface treatment of metals and plastics

Sub-Chapter

12 01

Description

wastes from shaping and physical and mechanical surface treatment of metals and plastics

Examples of EWC Code 12 01 17

Blasting Material Blasting Grit Blasting Media Abrasive Blasting Material Abrasive Blasting Grit Abrasive Blasting Media Shotblasting Material Shotblasting Grit Shotblasting Media Sandblasting Material Sandblasting Grit Sandblasting Media Glassbead Blasting Material Glassbead Blasting Grit Glassbead Blasting Media Plastic Blasting Material Plastic Blasting Grit Plastic Blasting Media Metal Blasting Material Metal Blasting Grit Metal Blasting Media Media Blasting Material Media Blasting Grit Media Blasting Media Sodablasting Material Sodablasting Grit Sodablasting Media