Hazardous waste

At the University of Iceland chemical waste is split into the following categories and assigned the appropriate label.

Substances are sorted according to how they are disposed of. It is especially important to note that even if substances belong in the same category, it must still be checked whether they may be mixed.

Packaging must be clearly marked with the letter of the appropriate category and the name of the substance or substances contained in the container. Note that it is not enough to write abbreviations or formulas, it is necessary to write the full name of the content.

It's convenient to start at the top and work your way down the list when finding the right category.

Only electronic components, electrical appliances and other electrical waste

Organic peroxide and powerful oxidizing agents. Substances which may react with water and / or form flammable or dangerous gases if in contact with water.

Substances containing mercury (Hg), such as batteries or chemical wastes containing mercury compounds.

Various wastes from laboratories, e.g. pressure cans, packaging, asbestos, medicines, isocyanides or mercury-free batteries.

Insecticides of various kinds and packaging from insecticides.

Inorganic substances (acids and bases), e.g. hydrochloric acid, sulfuric acid, nitric acid, metal salts, alkalis such as sodium hydroxide, cyanide, etc.

Oils, e.g. cooking oil, diesel oil, paraffin oils. Also in mixtures with minerals, water or contaminated waste.

Halogenated and sulfurous substances such as fluorine, chlorine, bromine, iodine and sulfur. Also trichlorides (eg freon) as well as substances which may form gases containing halogen or sulfur.

Organic, flammable hazardous substances such as petrol, turpentine, thinners, toluene, alcohol, acetone and similar substances. However, the water content must not exceed 50%.

Other organic wastes