08 04 09*Waste adhesives and sealants containing organic solvents or other dangerous substances
Chapter 08: Wastes from the manufacture, formulation, supply and use (MFSU) of coatings (paints, varnishes and vitreous enamels), adhesives, sealants and printing inks
Overview
EWC code 08 04 09* is the European Waste Catalogue classification for waste adhesives and sealants containing organic solvents or other dangerous substances. It sits in subchapter 08 04 of Chapter 08, covering wastes from MFSU of adhesives and sealants (including waterproofing products).
08 04 09* is the hazardous entry of a mirror pair, marked with an asterisk (*). It applies when the waste contains dangerous substances at or above the relevant concentration thresholds.
Hazardous Waste Requirements
This waste is classified as hazardous and must be handled, stored, transported and disposed of in accordance with hazardous waste regulations. You must use a licensed hazardous waste carrier and complete a consignment note.
Mirror Entry Code
This code has 1 mirror pair. The choice between hazardous and non-hazardous classification depends on whether the waste contains dangerous substances. Laboratory testing will be required.
Related Codes in This Subchapter
08 04 10Waste adhesives and sealants other than those mentioned in 08 04 09
08 04 11*Adhesive and sealant sludges containing organic solvents or other dangerous substances
08 04 12Adhesive and sealant sludges other than those mentioned in 08 04 11
08 04 13*Aqueous sludges containing adhesives or sealants containing organic solvents or other dangerous substances
08 04 14Aqueous sludges containing adhesives or sealants other than those mentioned in 08 04 13
Frequently asked questions
Is EWC code 08 04 09* hazardous waste?
Yes. 08 04 09* is a hazardous ("mirror") entry, marked with an asterisk (*). It applies when the waste contains dangerous substances above the relevant thresholds (its non-hazardous counterpart is 08 04 10).
How do I dispose of 08 04 09*?
As hazardous waste, 08 04 09* must be moved by a registered waste carrier under a hazardous waste consignment note and sent to a facility permitted to accept hazardous waste. Consignment records must be kept for at least three years. It must not be mixed with non-hazardous waste.
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