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