EWC Code

12 01 12spent waxes and fats

This is a code under chapter 12 01 — Wastes from shaping and physical and mechanical surface treatment of metals and plastics of the UK European Waste Catalogue, used on waste transfer notes to classify the type of waste being transferred.

Code

12 01 12

Chapter

12 01

Description

spent waxes and fats

Chapter description

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

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.