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What are the Hazardous Wastes and its Characteristics? Hazardous waste is the discarded solid material or liquid which contains the substances that are known to be fatal to humans or lab animals, toxic, carcinogenic to humans or other living beings, ignitable with flash point less than 60OC, corrosive, explosive or highly reactive. Hazardous wastes are the wastes that possess any of the following characteristics. Explosive - Violent reaction when combined with water. Flammable examples: alcohol, gasoline etc. Combustible Examples: propane, acetone which is common in mail remover. Oxidizing waste or waste containing organic peroxide. Poisonous. Infectious substances – From ... Read More