R315-261-22. Characteristics of Hazardous Waste - Characteristic of Corrosivity

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  (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 degrees C (130 degrees 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.

                    
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