Title: Unit 5 Glossary
Course: BLD 167 Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response > Section: BLD 167 Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response

Unit 5 Glossary

Terms

Term | Definitions
Corrosivity | Corrosive wastes are acids or bases (pH less than or equal to 2, or greater than or equal to 12.5) that are capable of corroding metal containers, such as storage tanks, drums, and barrels. Batter ...
Ignitability | Ignitable wastes can create fires under certain conditions, are spontaneously combustible, or have a flash point less than 60 °C (140 °F). Examples include waste oils and used solvents.
Reactivity | Reactive wastes are unstable under "normal" conditions. They can cause explosions, toxic fumes, gases, or vapors when heated, compressed, or mixed with water. Examples include lithium-sulfur batte ...
Toxicity | Toxic wastes are harmful or fatal when ingested or absorbed (e.g., containing mercury, lead, etc.). When toxic wastes are land disposed, contaminated liquid may leach from the waste and pollute gr ...