Community Community groups such as Scouts collect X-ray films for disposal. 1. . 2. C. Swedlund and E.Y. Swedlund, Photography, a handbook of history, materials and processes (New York: Holt, Rinehart and Winston, 2nd ed., 1981. References 3. Photographic Industry (OECD Emission Scenario Document) 2004. DOI: 10.1787/9789264221222-en. 4. Ilford Photo. MSDSs for various Photographic developer and fixer chemicals used in Australia. Accessed April 2015 from: Wastes resulting from surface treatment of metals and plastics Basel Basel permit Waste name: NEPM code: waste code: Wastes resulting from surface category: Dependant on A100 treatment of metals and plastics Y17 chemicals used Low Moderate Medium High Extreme Hazard score (0 6) – 2.6 3.0 – The wastes derive from overspray of coating materials together with excess material removed in cleaning of equipment. Surface treatments of metals provide protection against corrosion. After thorough cleaning of the surface (an alkaline or acid wash) a coating of manganese, zinc or iron phosphate is applied. Zinc chromate is commonly used for aluminium surfaces but some coatings contain chromate, fluoride and other anionic species (see What is it? Description of MSDS for Alodine 1200S). the waste Plastic items may be coated with protective films applied as powder (followed by thermal fusion) or spray (in the case of polyurethane). Chemical coatings are being replaced by surface modification techniques, especially in the case of non-polar materials such as polyethylene and polypropylene. These use plasma or corona discharge to improve adhesion of inks, adhesives and sealants to the treated surface. Waste form Solid and liquid
Community Community groups such as Scouts collect X-ray films for disposal. References 1. . 2. C. Swedlund and E.Y. Swedlund, Photography, a handbook of history, materials and processes (New York: Holt, Rinehart and Winston, 2nd ed., 1981. 3. Photographic Industry (OECD Emission Scenario Document) 2004. DOI: 10.1787/9789264221222-en. 4. Ilford Photo. MSDSs for various Photographic developer and fixer chemicals used in Australia. Accessed April 2015 from: Wastes resulting from surface treatment of metals and plastics Waste name: Wastes resulting from surface treatment of metals and plastics Basel waste Basel permit code: Dependant on chemicals used NEPM code: A100 What is it? Hazard score (0 – 6) Low Moderate Medium High Extreme 2.6 – 3.0 Description of the waste The wastes derive from overspray of coating materials together with excess material removed in cleaning of equipment. Surface treatments of metals provide protection against corrosion. After thorough cleaning of the surface (an alkaline or acid wash) a coating of manganese, zinc or iron phosphate is applied. Zinc chromate is commonly used for aluminium surfaces but some coatings contain chromate, fluoride and other anionic species (see MSDS for Alodine 1200S). Plastic items may be coated with protective films applied as powder (followed by thermal fusion) or spray (in the case of polyurethane). Chemical coatings are being replaced by surface modification techniques, especially in the case of non-polar materials such as polyethylene and polypropylene. These use plasma or corona discharge to improve adhesion of inks, adhesives and sealants to the treated surface. Waste form Solid and liquid category: Y17
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