Section R315-261-22 - Characteristics of Hazardous Waste - Characteristic of Corrosivity(a) A solid waste exhibits the characteristic 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, see Section R315-260-11 which incorporates 40 CFR 260.11 by reference.(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 deg. C (130 deg. F) as determined by Method 1110A in "Test Methods for Evaluating Solid Waste, Physical/Chemical Methods," EPA Publication SW-846, see Section R315-260-11 which incorporates 40 CFR 260.11 by reference. (b) A solid waste that exhibits the characteristic of corrosivity has the EPA Hazardous Waste Number of D002.Utah Admin. Code R315-261-22
Adopted by Utah State Bulletin Number 2016-9, effective 4/15/2016