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Are the hazardous components or insulating foam contained in appliances regulated?

April 26, 2017appliances components foam hazardous Insulating regulated

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Are the hazardous components or insulating foam contained in appliances regulated?

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Hazardous components, including PCBs and mercury, and compressor oil, must be removed from appliances before disposal in accordance with 40 CFR Parts 273, 279, 761. However, the treatment of ODS-containing foam is not regulated.