Table 2 - Printing Ink Formulators Waste Descriptions'

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Table 2 Printing Ink Formulators Waste Descriptions'

Waste TypeDesignations/Trade Names
Strong Alkaline Wastes
Ammonium Hydroxide 
Benzene*Benzene
AcetoneAcetone
TolueneToluene, Methacide, Methylbenzene, Methylbenzol, Phenylmethane, Toluol, Antisal LA
Methyl Ethyl Ketone-Methyl acetone, Meetco, Butanone, MEK. 2-butanone
XyleneXylene, Xylol
Ethyl AcetateEthyl Acetate
n-Butyl AcetateButyl Acetate Isopropyl
AcetateIsopropyl Acetate
DOT Shipping NameHazard Class 10UNINA Number
Waste Methyl Ethyl KetoneFlammable LiquidUN1193
Spent Solvents, Solvent Still Bottoms, And Ignitable Toxic Wastes Containing: Ammonium Hydroxide, NH4OH, Spirit of Hartshom, Aqua Ammonia
Waste Ammonium Hydroxide (containing not less than 12% but not mom than 44% ammonia):Corrosive MaterialNA2672
(containing less than 12% ammonia:ORM-ANA2672
Waste Benzene (Benzol)Flammable LiquidUN1114
Waste AcetoneFlammable LiquidUN1090
Waste Toluene (Toluol)Flammable LiquidUN1294
Waste Xylene (Xylol)Flammable LiquidUN1307
Waste Ethyl AcetateFlammable LiquidUN1173
Waste n-Butyl AcetateFlammable LiquidUN1123
Waste Isopropyl AcetateFlammable LiquidUN1220
Printing Ink Formulators Waste Descriptions
Waste TypeDesignations/Trade Names
Glycol EthersMay include numerous compounds including diethylene glycol and hexylene glycol
Ethyl AlcoholEthanol
Isopropyl AlcoholIsopropanol
Propyl AlcoholPropanol
HexaneHexane
HeptaneHeptane
NaphthaMineral Spirits, VM&P Naphtha, White Spirits
Chlorobenzene*Chlorobenzene, Monochlorobenzene, Phenylchloride
Chloroform*Chloroform
Cresols*o-Cresol, m-Cresol, p-Cresol, (m,p) Cresol, (o,m,p)-Cresol
Heavy Metal SolutionsHeavy Metal Solutions
Ink SludgeInk Sludge Containing Chromium or Lead
Other Wastes
  • Ignitable Wastes, NOS
  • Aqueous washing solutions from ink formulation, ink tub washwater
  • Organic Heavy Metal Sludges
    • DOT Shipping NameHazard ClassUN/NA ID Number
    Waste Combustible Liquid. NOS*Combustible Liquid 4NA1991
    Waste Ethyl AlcoholFlammable LiquidNA1170
    Waste IsopropanolFlammable LiquidUN1219
    Waste Propyl AlcoholFlammable LiquidUN1274
    Waste HexaneFlammable LiquidUN1208
    Waste HeptaneFlammable LiquidUN1206
    Waste NaphthaCombustible LiquidUN2553
    Waste ChlorobenzeneFlammable LiquidUN1134
    Waste ChloroformORM-AUN1888
    Waste CresolCorrosive MaterialUN2076
    Hazardous Waste, Liquid, NOSORM-ENA9189
    Hazardous Waste, Liquid, NOSORM-ENA9189
    Waste Flammable Liquid, NOSFlammable LiquidUN1993
    Waste Flammable Solid, NOSFlammable SolidUN1325
    Waste Combustible Liquid, NOSCombustible LiquidNA1993
    Hazardous Waste, Liquid or Solid, NOSORM-EUN9189

    Hazardous Waste

    Toxicity Characteristic constituent. Any waste that results in a TCLP extract containing a Toxicity Characteristic constituent equal to or above regulatory levels is hazardous.

    1. These descriptions may change given variations in waste characteristics or conditions. Note that the DOT shipping name, hazard class, and UNINA ID number do not directly correspond to RCRA categories of hazardous waste.
    2. A flammable liquid has a flash point below 100 deg.F..
    3. NOS - Not otherwise specified.
    4. A combustible liquid has a flash point between 100 deg.F. and 200 deg.F.

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    Last Updated: February 20, 1996