7 Del. Admin. Code § 1302-261-C-261.22

Current through Reigster Vol. 28, No. 6, December 1, 2024

Section 1302-261-C-261.22 - Characteristics of Corrosivity

(a) A solid waste exhibits the characteristics of corrosivity if a representative sample of the waste has either of the following properties:

(1) It is aqueous and has a pH less than or equal to 2 or greater than or equal to 12.5, as determined by a pH meter using Method 9040C in "Test Methods for Evaluating Solid Waste, Physical/Chemical Methods," EPA Publication SW-846, as incorporated by reference in § 260.11 of these regulations.

(2) It is a liquid and corrodes steel (SAE 1020) at a rate greater than 6.35 mm (0.250 inch) per year at a test temperature of 55 C (130 °F) as determined by Method 1110A in "Test Methods for Evaluating Solid Waste, Physical/Chemical Methods," EPA Publication SW-846, and as incorporated by reference in § 260.11 of these regulations.

(b) A solid waste that exhibits the characteristic of corrosivity has the EPA Hazardous Waste Number of D002.

(Amended June 19, 1992, July 23, 1996)

7 Del. Admin. Code § 1302-261-C-261.22

22 DE Reg. 678 (2/1/2019) (Final)