In order for the waste to be managed under the hazardous waste regulations, it must meet - the criteria of hazardous waste. Return to the Table of Contents of this document. These wastes are sometimes referred to as federal wastes. There are hundreds of RCRA listed hazardous wastes. A waste is considered ignitable if it is easily flammable and meets the flashpoint criteria in the regulations.
Examples are certain paint wastes and degreasers.
A waste is considered corrosive if it has high or low pH level or is capable of dissolving steel at a certain rate. Examples are rust removers and battery acid. A waste is reactive if it is unstable or if it undergoes rapid or violent chemical reaction with water or other material. A waste can also be considered reactive if it bears cyanide or sulfide when exposed to certain pH conditions. Bleaches may fall under this category.