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This index brings together chemical identities from the ILO / WHO International Chemical Safety Cards and the HSE GB mandatory classification and labelling list. Use the names, identifiers and available formulae to compare a product label, safety data sheet or waste inventory with the source record. Separate source entries may describe different forms or concentrations of the same substance. A match confirms only the source identity; it does not establish the composition of the waste, collection availability or a suitable treatment route. HSE identity information contains Crown copyright material reproduced under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

The detailed guides explain properties and waste-assessment points for particular chemicals. A chemical name or CAS number does not, on its own, establish a List of Waste code, packaging requirement, transport classification or receiving-facility acceptance.

Using chemical identity in a waste assessment

Identity is one part of the waste description. Concentration, process history, contamination and container condition can change the assessment even when the original product is known.

  • Identity: product name, CAS or EC number and the supplier safety data sheet.
  • Waste status: unused stock, spent process material, mixture or contaminated packaging.
  • Quantity and condition: amount, concentration, container sizes and container condition.
  • Process history: how the waste arose, including known additions, contaminants or any available analysis.
Source references and waste guidance

These sources cover chemical identity, safety data sheets and waste classification. Each has its own scope; none of them confirms that a particular waste load will be accepted by a receiving facility.

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HSE chemical reference

formetanate hydrochloride; 3-(N,N-dimethylaminomethyleneamino) phenyl N-methylcarbamate

CAS 23422-53-9 · GB MCL 006-052-00-0 · EC 245-656-0

Reference entry from the HSE GB mandatory classification and labelling list. Use the listed chemical name and identifiers to compare with the product label and supplier safety data sheet. The reference identifies the substance; it does not classify a waste stream.

HSE: GB chemical identity source

Identity reference only. The source helps identify the substance; it does not establish the composition or classification of a waste stream, or whether it will be accepted for treatment.

Reference notes and technical facts
  • Check the product label and supplier safety data sheet for the substance identity, concentration and formulation.
  • Waste assessment also depends on quantity, container condition, process history, mixing and contamination.

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Chemical reference

FORMIC ACID

ICSC 0485 · CAS 64-18-6

Formula: HCOOH,CH2O2

Formylic acid; Hydrogen carboxylic acid; Methanoic acid; Aminic acid

ILO / WHO chemical safety card

Identity reference only. The source helps identify the substance; it does not establish the composition or classification of a waste stream, or whether it will be accepted for treatment.

Reference notes and technical facts
  • Check the product label and supplier safety data sheet for the substance identity, concentration and formulation.
  • Waste assessment also depends on quantity, container condition, process history, mixing and contamination.

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HSE chemical reference

formothion (ISO); N-formyl-N-methylcarbamoylmethyl O,Odimethyl phosphorodithioate

CAS 2540-82-1 · GB MCL 015-057-00-7 · EC 219-818-6

Reference entry from the HSE GB mandatory classification and labelling list. Use the listed chemical name and identifiers to compare with the product label and supplier safety data sheet. The reference identifies the substance; it does not classify a waste stream.

HSE: GB chemical identity source

Identity reference only. The source helps identify the substance; it does not establish the composition or classification of a waste stream, or whether it will be accepted for treatment.

Reference notes and technical facts
  • Check the product label and supplier safety data sheet for the substance identity, concentration and formulation.
  • Waste assessment also depends on quantity, container condition, process history, mixing and contamination.

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HSE chemical reference

fosetyl-aluminium (ISO); aluminium triethyl triphosphonate

CAS 39148-24-8 · GB MCL 006-095-00-5 · EC 254-320-2

Reference entry from the HSE GB mandatory classification and labelling list. Use the listed chemical name and identifiers to compare with the product label and supplier safety data sheet. The reference identifies the substance; it does not classify a waste stream.

HSE: GB chemical identity source

Identity reference only. The source helps identify the substance; it does not establish the composition or classification of a waste stream, or whether it will be accepted for treatment.

Reference notes and technical facts
  • Check the product label and supplier safety data sheet for the substance identity, concentration and formulation.
  • Waste assessment also depends on quantity, container condition, process history, mixing and contamination.

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HSE chemical reference

fosthiazate (ISO); (RS)-S-sec-butyl-O-ethyl-2-oxo-1,3-thiazolidin- 3-ylphosphonothioate

CAS 98886-44-3 · GB MCL 015-168-00-0 · EC —

Reference entry from the HSE GB mandatory classification and labelling list. Use the listed chemical name and identifiers to compare with the product label and supplier safety data sheet. The reference identifies the substance; it does not classify a waste stream.

HSE: GB chemical identity source

Identity reference only. The source helps identify the substance; it does not establish the composition or classification of a waste stream, or whether it will be accepted for treatment.

Reference notes and technical facts
  • Check the product label and supplier safety data sheet for the substance identity, concentration and formulation.
  • Waste assessment also depends on quantity, container condition, process history, mixing and contamination.

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HSE chemical reference

fosthietan (ISO); diethyl 1,3-dithietan-2-ylidenephosphoramidate

CAS 21548-32-3 · GB MCL 015-124-00-0 · EC 244-437-7

Reference entry from the HSE GB mandatory classification and labelling list. Use the listed chemical name and identifiers to compare with the product label and supplier safety data sheet. The reference identifies the substance; it does not classify a waste stream.

HSE: GB chemical identity source

Identity reference only. The source helps identify the substance; it does not establish the composition or classification of a waste stream, or whether it will be accepted for treatment.

Reference notes and technical facts
  • Check the product label and supplier safety data sheet for the substance identity, concentration and formulation.
  • Waste assessment also depends on quantity, container condition, process history, mixing and contamination.

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Chemical reference

FRUCTOSE

ICSC 1554 · CAS 57-48-7

Formula: C6H12O6

D-Fructose; Fruit sugar; Arabino-hexulose; D-(-)-Levulose

ILO / WHO chemical safety card

Identity reference only. The source helps identify the substance; it does not establish the composition or classification of a waste stream, or whether it will be accepted for treatment.

Reference notes and technical facts
  • Check the product label and supplier safety data sheet for the substance identity, concentration and formulation.
  • Waste assessment also depends on quantity, container condition, process history, mixing and contamination.

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HSE chemical reference

fuberidazole (ISO); 2-(2-furyl)-1H-benzimidazole

CAS 3878-19-1 · GB MCL 613-016-00-3 · EC 223-404-0

Reference entry from the HSE GB mandatory classification and labelling list. Use the listed chemical name and identifiers to compare with the product label and supplier safety data sheet. The reference identifies the substance; it does not classify a waste stream.

HSE: GB chemical identity source

Identity reference only. The source helps identify the substance; it does not establish the composition or classification of a waste stream, or whether it will be accepted for treatment.

Reference notes and technical facts
  • Check the product label and supplier safety data sheet for the substance identity, concentration and formulation.
  • Waste assessment also depends on quantity, container condition, process history, mixing and contamination.

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HSE chemical reference

Fuel gases, crude oil of distillates; Petroleum gas; [A complex combination of light gases produced by distillation of crude oil and by catalytic reforming of naphtha. It consists of hydrogen and hydrocarbons having carbon numbers predominantly in the range of C1 through C4 and boiling in the range of approximately – 217 °C to – 12 °C (– 423 °F to 10 °F).]

CAS 68476-29-9 · GB MCL 649-198-00-6 · EC 270-670-9

Reference entry from the HSE GB mandatory classification and labelling list. Use the listed chemical name and identifiers to compare with the product label and supplier safety data sheet. The reference identifies the substance; it does not classify a waste stream.

HSE: GB chemical identity source

Identity reference only. The source helps identify the substance; it does not establish the composition or classification of a waste stream, or whether it will be accepted for treatment.

Reference notes and technical facts
  • Check the product label and supplier safety data sheet for the substance identity, concentration and formulation.
  • Waste assessment also depends on quantity, container condition, process history, mixing and contamination.

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HSE chemical reference

Fuel gases; Petroleum gas; [A combination of light gases. It consists predominantly of hydrogen and/or low molecular weight hydrocarbons.]

CAS 68476-26-6 · GB MCL 649-197-00-0 · EC 270-667-2

Reference entry from the HSE GB mandatory classification and labelling list. Use the listed chemical name and identifiers to compare with the product label and supplier safety data sheet. The reference identifies the substance; it does not classify a waste stream.

HSE: GB chemical identity source

Identity reference only. The source helps identify the substance; it does not establish the composition or classification of a waste stream, or whether it will be accepted for treatment.

Reference notes and technical facts
  • Check the product label and supplier safety data sheet for the substance identity, concentration and formulation.
  • Waste assessment also depends on quantity, container condition, process history, mixing and contamination.

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HSE chemical reference

Fuel oil, heavy, high-sulfur; Heavy Fuel oil; [A complex combination of hydrocarbons obtained by the distillation of crude petroleum. It consists predominantly of aliphatic, aromatic and cycloaliphatic hydrocarbons having carbon numbers predominantly higher than C25 and boiling above approximately 400 oC (752 oF).]

CAS 92045-14-2 · GB MCL 649-042-00-7 · EC 295-396-7

Reference entry from the HSE GB mandatory classification and labelling list. Use the listed chemical name and identifiers to compare with the product label and supplier safety data sheet. The reference identifies the substance; it does not classify a waste stream.

HSE: GB chemical identity source

Identity reference only. The source helps identify the substance; it does not establish the composition or classification of a waste stream, or whether it will be accepted for treatment.

Reference notes and technical facts
  • Check the product label and supplier safety data sheet for the substance identity, concentration and formulation.
  • Waste assessment also depends on quantity, container condition, process history, mixing and contamination.

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HSE chemical reference

Fuel oil, No 2; Gasoil — unspecified; [A distillate oil having a minimum viscosity of 32,6 SUS at 37,7 oC (100 oF) to a maximum of 37,9 SUS at 37,7 oC (100 oF).]

CAS 68476-30-2 · GB MCL 649-225-00-1 · EC 270-671-4

Reference entry from the HSE GB mandatory classification and labelling list. Use the listed chemical name and identifiers to compare with the product label and supplier safety data sheet. The reference identifies the substance; it does not classify a waste stream.

HSE: GB chemical identity source

Identity reference only. The source helps identify the substance; it does not establish the composition or classification of a waste stream, or whether it will be accepted for treatment.

Reference notes and technical facts
  • Check the product label and supplier safety data sheet for the substance identity, concentration and formulation.
  • Waste assessment also depends on quantity, container condition, process history, mixing and contamination.

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HSE chemical reference

Fuel oil, No 4; Gasoil — unspecified; [A distillate oil having a minimum viscosity of 45 SUS at 37,7 oC (100 oF) to a maximum of 125 SUS at 37,7 oC (100 oF).]

CAS 68476-31-3 · GB MCL 649-226-00-7 · EC 270-673-5

Reference entry from the HSE GB mandatory classification and labelling list. Use the listed chemical name and identifiers to compare with the product label and supplier safety data sheet. The reference identifies the substance; it does not classify a waste stream.

HSE: GB chemical identity source

Identity reference only. The source helps identify the substance; it does not establish the composition or classification of a waste stream, or whether it will be accepted for treatment.

Reference notes and technical facts
  • Check the product label and supplier safety data sheet for the substance identity, concentration and formulation.
  • Waste assessment also depends on quantity, container condition, process history, mixing and contamination.

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HSE chemical reference

Fuel oil, residual; Heavy Fuel oil; [The liquid product from various refinery streams, usually residues. The composition is complex and varies with the source of the crude oil.]

CAS 68476-33-5 · GB MCL 649-024-00-9 · EC 270-675-6

Reference entry from the HSE GB mandatory classification and labelling list. Use the listed chemical name and identifiers to compare with the product label and supplier safety data sheet. The reference identifies the substance; it does not classify a waste stream.

HSE: GB chemical identity source

Identity reference only. The source helps identify the substance; it does not establish the composition or classification of a waste stream, or whether it will be accepted for treatment.

Reference notes and technical facts
  • Check the product label and supplier safety data sheet for the substance identity, concentration and formulation.
  • Waste assessment also depends on quantity, container condition, process history, mixing and contamination.

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HSE chemical reference

Fuel oil, residues-straight-run gas oils, high-sulfur; Heavy Fuel oil

CAS 68476-32-4 · GB MCL 649-023-00-3 · EC 270-674-0

Reference entry from the HSE GB mandatory classification and labelling list. Use the listed chemical name and identifiers to compare with the product label and supplier safety data sheet. The reference identifies the substance; it does not classify a waste stream.

HSE: GB chemical identity source

Identity reference only. The source helps identify the substance; it does not establish the composition or classification of a waste stream, or whether it will be accepted for treatment.

Reference notes and technical facts
  • Check the product label and supplier safety data sheet for the substance identity, concentration and formulation.
  • Waste assessment also depends on quantity, container condition, process history, mixing and contamination.

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HSE chemical reference

Fuels, diesel, coal solvent extn., hydrocracked hydrogenated; [Diesel engine fuel produced by the hydrogenation of the middle distillate fraction of the products of hydrocracking of coal extract or solution produced by the liquid solvent extraction or supercritical gas extraction processes and boiling in the range of approximately 200 oC to 280 oC (392 oF to 536 oF). Composed primarily of hydrogenated two-ring hydrocarbons and their alkyl derivatives having carbon numbers predominantly in the range of C11 through C14.]

CAS 94114-59-7 · GB MCL 648-155-00-9 · EC 302-695-9

Reference entry from the HSE GB mandatory classification and labelling list. Use the listed chemical name and identifiers to compare with the product label and supplier safety data sheet. The reference identifies the substance; it does not classify a waste stream.

HSE: GB chemical identity source

Identity reference only. The source helps identify the substance; it does not establish the composition or classification of a waste stream, or whether it will be accepted for treatment.

Reference notes and technical facts
  • Check the product label and supplier safety data sheet for the substance identity, concentration and formulation.
  • Waste assessment also depends on quantity, container condition, process history, mixing and contamination.

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HSE chemical reference

Fuels, diesel; Gasoil — unspecified; [A complex combination of hydrocarbons produced by the distillation of crude oil. It consists of hydrocarbons having carbon numbers predominantly in the range of C9 through C20 and boiling in the range of approximately 163 oC to 357 oC (325 oF to 675 oF).]

CAS 68334-30-5 · GB MCL 649-224-00-6 · EC 269-822-7

Reference entry from the HSE GB mandatory classification and labelling list. Use the listed chemical name and identifiers to compare with the product label and supplier safety data sheet. The reference identifies the substance; it does not classify a waste stream.

HSE: GB chemical identity source

Identity reference only. The source helps identify the substance; it does not establish the composition or classification of a waste stream, or whether it will be accepted for treatment.

Reference notes and technical facts
  • Check the product label and supplier safety data sheet for the substance identity, concentration and formulation.
  • Waste assessment also depends on quantity, container condition, process history, mixing and contamination.

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HSE chemical reference

Fuels, jet aircraft, coal solvent extn., hydrocracked hydrogenated; [Jet engine fuel produced by hydrogenation of the middle distillate fraction of the products of hydrocracking of coal extract or solution produced by the liquid solvent extraction or supercritical gas extraction processes and boiling in the range of approximately 180 oC to 225 oC (356 oF to 473 oF). Composed primarily of hydrogenated two-ring hydrocarbons and their alkyl derivatives having carbon numbers predominantly in the range of C10 through C12.]

CAS 94114-58-6 · GB MCL 648-154-00-3 · EC 302-694-3

Reference entry from the HSE GB mandatory classification and labelling list. Use the listed chemical name and identifiers to compare with the product label and supplier safety data sheet. The reference identifies the substance; it does not classify a waste stream.

HSE: GB chemical identity source

Identity reference only. The source helps identify the substance; it does not establish the composition or classification of a waste stream, or whether it will be accepted for treatment.

Reference notes and technical facts
  • Check the product label and supplier safety data sheet for the substance identity, concentration and formulation.
  • Waste assessment also depends on quantity, container condition, process history, mixing and contamination.

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Chemical reference

FUMARIC ACID

ICSC 1173 · CAS 110-17-8

Formula: C4H4O4/COOH-CH=CHCOOH

(E)-2-Butenedioic acid; trans-1,2-Ethylenedicarboxylic acid; Allomaleic acid; Boletic acid

ILO / WHO chemical safety card

Identity reference only. The source helps identify the substance; it does not establish the composition or classification of a waste stream, or whether it will be accepted for treatment.

Reference notes and technical facts
  • Check the product label and supplier safety data sheet for the substance identity, concentration and formulation.
  • Waste assessment also depends on quantity, container condition, process history, mixing and contamination.

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HSE chemical reference

furalaxyl (ISO); methyl N-(2,6-dimethylphenyl)-N-(2-furylcarbonyl)-DL-alaninate

CAS 57646-30-7 · GB MCL 612-138-00-4 · EC 260-875-1

Reference entry from the HSE GB mandatory classification and labelling list. Use the listed chemical name and identifiers to compare with the product label and supplier safety data sheet. The reference identifies the substance; it does not classify a waste stream.

HSE: GB chemical identity source

Identity reference only. The source helps identify the substance; it does not establish the composition or classification of a waste stream, or whether it will be accepted for treatment.

Reference notes and technical facts
  • Check the product label and supplier safety data sheet for the substance identity, concentration and formulation.
  • Waste assessment also depends on quantity, container condition, process history, mixing and contamination.

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Chemical reference

FURAN

ICSC 1257 · CAS 110-00-9

Formula: C4H4O

Furfuran; Divinylene oxide; Oxacyclopentadiene

ILO / WHO chemical safety card

Identity reference only. The source helps identify the substance; it does not establish the composition or classification of a waste stream, or whether it will be accepted for treatment.

Reference notes and technical facts
  • Check the product label and supplier safety data sheet for the substance identity, concentration and formulation.
  • Waste assessment also depends on quantity, container condition, process history, mixing and contamination.

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HSE chemical reference

furathiocarb (ISO); 2,3-dihydro-2,2-dimethyl-7-benzofuryl 2,4-dimethyl-6-oxa-5-oxo-3-thia-2,4-diazadecanoate

CAS 65907-30-4 · GB MCL 006-087-00-1 · EC 265-974-3

Reference entry from the HSE GB mandatory classification and labelling list. Use the listed chemical name and identifiers to compare with the product label and supplier safety data sheet. The reference identifies the substance; it does not classify a waste stream.

HSE: GB chemical identity source

Identity reference only. The source helps identify the substance; it does not establish the composition or classification of a waste stream, or whether it will be accepted for treatment.

Reference notes and technical facts
  • Check the product label and supplier safety data sheet for the substance identity, concentration and formulation.
  • Waste assessment also depends on quantity, container condition, process history, mixing and contamination.

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Chemical reference

FURFURAL

ICSC 0276 · CAS 98-01-1

Formula: C5H4O2/C4H3OCHO

2-Furancarboxyaldehyde; 2-Furaldehyde; 2-Furylmethanal

ILO / WHO chemical safety card

Identity reference only. The source helps identify the substance; it does not establish the composition or classification of a waste stream, or whether it will be accepted for treatment.

Reference notes and technical facts
  • Check the product label and supplier safety data sheet for the substance identity, concentration and formulation.
  • Waste assessment also depends on quantity, container condition, process history, mixing and contamination.

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Chemical reference

FURFURYL ALCOHOL

ICSC 0794 · CAS 98-00-0

Formula: C5H6O2

2-Furancarbinol; 2-Hydroxymethylfuran; Furfural alcohol; 2-Furanmethanol

ILO / WHO chemical safety card

Identity reference only. The source helps identify the substance; it does not establish the composition or classification of a waste stream, or whether it will be accepted for treatment.

Reference notes and technical facts
  • Check the product label and supplier safety data sheet for the substance identity, concentration and formulation.
  • Waste assessment also depends on quantity, container condition, process history, mixing and contamination.

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Published by Chemical Waste Disposal. Sources checked 12 September 2026. Editorial policy.

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