Hazardous waste
Farlig avfall

Cadmium-containing waste

YES PLEASE

  • Cadmium-containing solutions and other cadmium-containing waste

NO THANKS

  • Cadmium-containing batteries
  • Other waste not containing cadmium
Classification

Waste code: 7083

Suggested EWC codes: 060405

Hazard class: 6.1

Packing group: I II III

UN no.: 2570

*See the data sheet for the correct hazard class of the substance concerned

Packaging and shipping

Cadmium-containing waste must be sent in plastic drums that are UN-approved for the waste concerned.

Recycling and processing

Inorganic cadmium is landfilled.

Requirements and criteria

Must be packaged in UN-approved packaging.

If a data sheet is available, it must be attached to the declaration.

Further information

Cadmium is toxic; correct use of protective equipment is important.

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