Section 13 of the SDS

In the SDS, SECTION 13: Disposal considerations comprises
13.1. Waste treatment methods

As well as consulting a trained chemist (if you are not one yourself), your Health and Safety professional may have information on waste, alternatively if you use a chemical waste disposal company, they may be able to provide advice for this section.

13.1. Waste treatment methods

Waste treatment containers to be used for product:   e.g. drum, IBC, bulk tank or other suitable liquid-proof container (include if plastic or metal allowed/ not allowed).  If solid material, type of container allowed, e.g. bag, sack, whether double-bagged, type of sack (polythene, woven polypropylene etc).

Waste treatment method for product: Whether recyclable or not; if recyclable method(s) to be used.  Whether product should be incinerated, or disposed of to landfill (with/ without pre-treatment), or using on-site effluent plant (if available).  Sewage treatment is allowed, but should be discouraged.

Waste treatment containers to be used for contaminated packaging: e.g. drum, IBC, bulk tank or other suitable liquid-proof container (include if plastic or metal allowed/ not allowed).  If solid material, type of container allowed, e.g. bag, sack, whether double-bagged, type of sack (polythene, woven polypropylene etc).

Waste treatment method for contaminated packaging:  Whether recyclable or not; if recyclable method(s) to be used.  Whether product should be incinerated, or disposed of to landfill (with/ without pre-treatment).

Physical/ chemical properties which may affect waste treatment: e.g. whether miscible with water/ dissoluble in water; whether will float or sink; whether gives off fumes; whether flammable etc. 

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