HP 1 |
Explosive |
Waste which is capable by chemical reaction of producing gas at such a temperature and pressure and at such a speed as to cause damage to the surroundings. Pyrotechnic waste, explosive organic peroxide waste and explosive self-reactive waste is included. |
HP 2 |
Oxidising |
Waste which may, generally by providing oxygen, cause or contribute to the combustion of other materials. |
HP 3 |
Flammable |
Flammable liquid waste, flammable pyrophoric liquid and solid waste, flammable solid waste, flammable gaseous waste, water reactive waste or other flammable waste. |
HP 4 |
Irritant — skin irritation and eye damage |
Waste which on application can cause skin irritation or damage to the eye. |
HP 5 |
Specific Target Organ Toxicity (STOT)/Aspiration Toxicity |
Waste which can cause specific target organ toxicity either from a single or repeated exposure, or which cause acute toxic effects following aspiration. |
HP 6 |
Acute Toxicity |
Waste which can cause acute toxic effects following oral or dermal administration, or inhalation exposure. |
HP 7 |
Carcinogenic |
Waste which induces cancer or increases its incidence. |
HP 8 |
Corrosive |
Waste which on application can cause skin corrosion. |
HP 9 |
Infectious |
Waste containing viable micro-organisms or their toxins which are known or reliably believed to cause disease in man or other living organisms. |
HP 10 |
Toxic for reproduction |
Waste which has adverse effects on sexual function and fertility in adult males and females, as well as developmental toxicity in the offspring. |
HP 11 |
Mutagenic |
Waste which may cause a mutation, that is a permanent change in the amount or structure of the genetic material in a cell. |
HP 12 |
Release of an acute toxic gas |
Waste which releases acute toxic gases (Acute Tox. 1, 2 or 3) in contact with water or an acid. |
HP 13 |
Sensitising |
Waste which contains one or more substances known to cause sensitising effects to the skin or the respiratory organs. |
HP 14 |
Ecotoxic |
Waste which presents or may present immediate or delayed risks for one or more sectors of the environment. |
HP 15 |
Capable of exhibiting a hazardous property |
Waste capable of exhibiting a hazardous property listed above not directly displayed by the original waste |