Md. Code Regs. 26.13.02.13

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 22, November 1, 2024

Section 26.13.02.13 - Characteristic of Reactivity

A. A solid waste exhibits the characteristic of reactivity if a representative sample of the waste has any of the following properties:

(1) It is normally unstable and readily undergoes violent change without detonating;

(2) It reacts violently with water;

(3) It forms potentially explosive mixtures with water;

(4) When mixed with water, it generates toxic gases, vapors, or fumes in a quantity sufficient to present a danger to human health or the environment;

(5) It is a cyanide or sulfide bearing waste which, when exposed to pH conditions between 2 and 12.5, can generate toxic gases, vapors, or fumes in a quantity sufficient to present a danger to human health or the environment;

(6) It is capable of detonation or explosive reaction if it is subjected to a strong initiating source or if heated under confinement;

(7) It is readily capable of detonation or explosive decomposition or reaction at standard temperature and pressure;

(8) It is a:

(a) Forbidden explosive as defined in 49 CFR § 173.54; or

(b) Class A explosive or a Class B explosive as determined under §C of this regulation.

B. A solid waste that exhibits the characteristic of reactivity has the EPA Hazardous Waste Number of D003.

C. To determine if a waste explosive is a Class A explosive or a Class B explosive, a person shall:

(1) Determine the division number for the explosive under 49 CFR § 173.50; and

(2) Consult 49 CFR § 173.53 to determine the class name for the waste under the U.S. Department of Transportation classification system that was in effect before January 1, 1991.

Md. Code Regs. 26.13.02.13

Regulations .13 adopted as an emergency provision effective November 18, 1980 (7:25 Md. R. S-1); adopted permanently effective April 3, 1981 (8:7 Md. R. 642)
Regulation .13 amended effective May 1, 2008 (35:8 Md. R. 809)