EWC Code

11 01 05pickling acids

This is a code under chapter 11 01 — Wastes from chemical surface treatment and coating of metals and other materials (for example galvanic processes, zinc coating processes, pickling processes, etching, phosphating, alkaline degreasing, anodising) of the UK European Waste Catalogue, used on waste transfer notes to classify the type of waste being transferred.

Code

11 01 05

Chapter

11 01

Description

pickling acids

Chapter description

Wastes from chemical surface treatment and coating of metals and other materials (for example galvanic processes, zinc coating processes, pickling processes, etching, phosphating, alkaline degreasing, anodising)

Entry type

Absolute hazardous

Classification

Hazardous. Requires a Hazardous Waste Consignment Note (HWCN), not a standard Waste Transfer Note. Additional record-keeping applies under the Hazardous Waste Regulations 2005.