How should I handle rags that have come in contact with waste solvent?
Rags used to wipe listed (LINK) solvents can be used and reused without any special storage. Rags containing some solvents (methanol, xylene, methyl isobutyl ketone, butanol, ether, ethyl acetate, ethyl benzene) can be discarded when used up and dry. Spent rags used to wipe other solvents (toluene, methylene chloride, trichloroethylene, benzene, methyl ethyl ketone, 11,1,-trichloroethane, plus many others) must be collected and stored as hazardous waste. Sending the used rags to Laundry would constitute treating the waste, which requires a permit and would not be allowed. For compounds not addressed here, contact the ORCBS for specific answers. Back To FAQ List • How do I label and collect used vacuum pump oil? Any oil being collected for disposal must have the words ‘Used Oil’ on it. The oil must be collected in a closed container with an attached, completed waste tag. Cutting oil and refrigerator oil must be kept separate from pump oil or other oils since they contain too high a leve
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