Hazardous
Waste Policies and Procedures Manual - 2003 Edition
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for use within ISU. It is intended for use by, and applies to, ISU
employees, staff, visitors, and students. If this manual or any portion
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Appendix C - Characteristic
Reactive Waste
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Waste Description |
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1. It is normally unstable
and readily undergoes violent change without detonating. |
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2. It reacts violently with
water. |
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3. It forms potentially
explosive mixtures with water. |
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4. When mixed with water,
it generates toxic gases, vapors, or fumes in a quantity sufficient to
present a danger to human health or the environment. |
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5. It is a cyanide
or sulfide bearing waste which, when exposed to pH conditions between 2
and 12.5, can generate toxic gases, vapors, or fumes in a quantity sufficient
to present a danger to human health or the environment. |
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6. It is capable of
detonation or explosive reaction if it is subjected to a strong initiating
source or if heated under confinement. |
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7. It is readily capable
of detonation or explosive decomposition or reaction at standard temperature
and pressure. |
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8. It is a forbidden
explosive as defined in 49 CFR 173.51, or a Class A explosive as defined
in 49 CFR 173.53, or a Class B explosive as defined in 49 CFR 173.88. |
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Technical
Safety Office
Idaho State University
Campus Box 8106
785 S. 8th St. PS Rm 101
Pocatello, ID 83209
Phone: (208) 282-2310 or
282-2311
Fax: (208) 282-4649
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