EWC Code 18 02 06

European Waste Catalogue (EWC) Code 18 02 06 describes waste that as chemicals other than those mentioned in 18 02 05 and is classed as a Mirror Non-hazardous code.

EWC Code

18 02 06

Description

chemicals other than those mentioned in 18 02 05

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

18

Description

wastes from human or animal health care and/or related research (except kitchen and restaurant wastes not arising from immediate health care)

Sub-Chapter

18 02

Description

wastes from research, diagnosis, treatment or prevention of disease involving animals

Examples of EWC Code 18 02 06

Methylene Blue Methylthioninium Chloride Medical Dye Medical Stain