Who generates F-listed solvent hazardous wastes?
• Businesses, governments, schools, and organizations that generate solid waste (in the hazardous waste regulations liquids are also considered solid waste) can generate F-listed waste. Household waste is excluded from this requirement. What does “spent solvent” really mean? • A solvent is considered “spent” when it has been used and is no longer fit for use without being regenerated, reclaimed, or otherwise reprocessed (December 31, 1985 (50 FR 53316)). • It does not include process wastes where solvents were used as reactants or ingredients in the formulation of commercial chemical products. The products themselves are also not covered (50 FR 53316). • The spent solvent listings (F001 through F005) cover only those solvents that are used for their solvent properties, that is, to solubilize (dissolve) or mobilize other constituents. For example, solvents used in degreasing, cleaning, fabric scouring, extractions, reactions, and synthesis media. F001 through F005 constituents used as i
