How Harmful Are Hazardous Waste Materials?

Each and every industry no matter how big orthere is any contact. It is capable to corrode
small generates hazardous waste materials. Andmetals, rubber or plastic. For example; automobile
those hazardous waste are dangerous or arebattery is corrosive.
potentially harmful to human health and the• Intangible: These type of hazardous waste
environment. Therefore it is very important tois highly inflammable. It can burn at or below 140o
make sure that hazardous waste disposal is doneF. Eg: Unwanted gasoline.
with much care.• Explosive or Reactive: This type of waste
Hazardous waste are categorized into followingis capable of causing an explosion or releasing
parts:poisonous fumes when it is exposed to air, water
• Corrosive: It can burn skin, cause irritationor other chemicals. Eg: Old medicinal ether and
in the eyes and is it can destroy living tissue whenout-dated ammunition.