Labels Appendix A-Explosive Laboratory Chems. The services of outside contractors are utilized to facilitate compliant hazardous waste disposal. These services are coordinated through the Environmental Services Department at 998-1450. It is essential that all waste generators adhere to the procedures in this program. Lack of compliance could lead to legal complications and fines, safety and health problems, and the loss of an acceptable hazardous waste removal company.
Ignitable wastes are solids, liquids or compressed gases that burn readily.
Liquids with flash points below 140 o F are included in this category. Acids with a pH below 2 and bases with a pH above 12.5 are included in this category. Reactive wastes are materials which are unstable or undergo rapid or violent chemical reactions with water or other materials. Potentially explosive materials and materials that react with air or water are included in this category. 2.2 Department Chairpersons , or designees, are responsible for compliance with the Program in their departments.