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Can I treat and rinse glassware that is contaminated with reactive residues or high hazard chemicals so it is no longer contaminated with the compound?

April 26, 2017chemicals contaminated glassware hazard high longer reactive residues rinse treat

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Can I treat and rinse glassware that is contaminated with reactive residues or high hazard chemicals so it is no longer contaminated with the compound?

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Yes. Treatment of glassware prior to re-use is not something HW law addresses. However, rinseate and cleaning residue should be evaluated to determine if it is hazardous waste. Refer to P-listed (acutely toxic) chemicals on our web site.