Hazardous property code
HP 1Explosive
Waste that can cause dangerous chemical reactions, producing gas that can damage surroundings (e.g., pyrotechnic or self-reactive waste).
- Code
- HP 1
- DEFRA code
- HP_1
Sourced from DEFRA’s digital waste tracking reference data, last checked 25 July 2026.
EWC codes that commonly carry this hazard property
4 entries from the UK List of Wastes.
These are EWC entries that typically carry this hazard property, not a determination that any particular load does. Under WM3, whether a hazard property applies depends on the substances actually present and their concentrations — the producer is responsible for assessing each consignment.
- 16 01 10explosive components (for example air bags)hazardousPyrotechnic explosive components (e.g. airbag inflators, seat-belt pretensioners) — explosive by design.
- 16 04 01waste ammunitionhazardousWaste ammunition — explosive by design.
- 16 04 02fireworks wasteshazardousFireworks waste — explosive by design.
- 16 04 03other waste explosiveshazardousOther waste explosives — explosive by definition.
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