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.
Tail gas (petroleum), hydrodesulfurized distillate and hydrodesulfurized naphtha fractionator, acid-free; Petroleum gas; [A complex combination of hydrocarbons obtained from fractionation of hydrodesulfurized naphtha and distillate hydrocarbon streams and treated to remove acidic impurities. It consists predominantly of hydrocarbons having carbon numbers predominantly in the range of C1 through C5.]
CAS 68308-06-5 · GB MCL 649-186-00-0 · EC 269-626-1
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.
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.
Tail gas (petroleum), hydrodesulfurized straight-run naphtha separator; Refinery gas; [A complex combination of hydrocarbons obtained from hydrodesulfurization of straight-run naphtha. It consists of hydrogen and saturated aliphatic hydrocarbons having carbon numbers predominantly in the range of C1 through C6.]
CAS 68478-30-8 · GB MCL 649-144-00-1 · EC 270-810-9
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.
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.
Tail gas (petroleum), hydrodesulfurized vacuum gas oil stripper, hydrogen sulfide-free; Petroleum gas; [A complex combination of hydrocarbons obtained from stripping stabilization of catalytic hydrodesulfurized vacuum gas oil and from which hydrogen sulfide has been removed by amine treatment. It consists predominantly of hydrocarbons having carbon numbers predominantly in the range of C1 through C6.]
CAS 68308-07-6 · GB MCL 649-187-00-6 · EC 269-627-7
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.
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.
Tail gas (petroleum), isomerized naphtha fractionation stabilizer; Petroleum gas; [A complex combination of hydrocarbons obtained from the fractionation stabilization products from isomerized naphtha. It consists predominantly of hydrocarbons having carbon numbers predominantly in the range of C1 through C4.]
CAS 68308-08-7 · GB MCL 649-210-00-X · EC 269-628-2
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.
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.
Tail gas (petroleum), light straight-run naphtha stabilizer, hydrogen sulfide-free; Petroleum gas; [A complex combination of hydrocarbons obtained from fractionation stabilization of light straight run naphtha and from which hydrogen sulfide has been removed by amine treatment. It consists predominantly of hydrocarbons having carbon numbers predominantly in the range of C1 through C5.]
CAS 68308-09-8 · GB MCL 649-188-00-1 · EC 269-629-8
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.
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.
Tail gas (petroleum), propane-propylene alkylation feed prep deethanizer; Petroleum gas; [A complex combination of hydrocarbons obtained from the distillation of the reaction products of propane with propylene. It consists of hydrocarbons having carbon numbers predominantly in the range of C1 through C4.]
CAS 68308-11-2 · GB MCL 649-189-00-7 · EC 269-631-9
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.
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.
Tail gas (petroleum), saturate gas plant mixed stream, C4-rich; Petroleum gas; [A complex combination of hydrocarbons obtained from the fractionation stabilization of straight-run naphtha, distillation tail gas and catalytic reformed naphtha stabilizer tail gas. It consists of hydrocarbons having carbon numbers in the range of C3 through C6, predominantly butane and isobutane.]
CAS 68478-32-0 · GB MCL 649-080-00-4 · EC 270-813-5
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.
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.
Tail gas (petroleum), saturate gas recovery plant, C1-2-rich; Petroleum gas; [A complex combination of hydrocarbons obtained from fractionation of distillate tail gas, straight-run naphtha, catalytic reformed naphtha stabilizer tail gas. It consists predominantly of hydrocarbons having carbon numbers in the range of C1through C5, predominantly methane and ethane.]
CAS 68478-33-1 · GB MCL 649-081-00-X · EC 270-814-0
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.
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.
Tail gas (petroleum), straight-run distillate hydrodesulfurizer, hydrogen sulfide-free; Petroleum gas; [A complex combination of hydrocarbons obtained from catalytic hydrodesulfurization of straight run distillates and from which hydrogen sulfide has been removed by amine treatment. It consists predominantly of hydrocarbons having carbon numbers predominantly in the range of C1 through C4.]
CAS 68308-10-1 · GB MCL 649-182-00-9 · EC 269-630-3
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.
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.
Tail gas (petroleum), straight-run naphtha hydrodesulfurizer; Refinery gas; [A complex combination obtained from the hydrodesulfurization of straight-run naphtha. It consists of hydrogen and hydrocarbons having carbon numbers predominantly in the range of C1 through C5.]
CAS 68952-80-7 · GB MCL 649-166-00-1 · EC 273-174-0
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.
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.
Tail gas (petroleum), thermal cracked hydrocarbon fractionation stabilizer, petroleum coking; Petroleum gas; [A complex combination of hydrocarbons obtained from the fractionation stabilization of thermal cracked hydrocarbons from petroleum coking process. It consists of hydrocarbons having carbon numbers predominantly in the range of C1 through C6.]
CAS 68952-82-9 · GB MCL 649-110-00-6 · EC 273-176-1
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.
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.
Tail gas (petroleum), thermal-cracked distillate, gas oil and naphtha absorber; petroleum gas; [A complex combination of hydrocarbons obtained from the separation of thermal-cracked distillates, naphtha and gas oil. It consists predominantly of hydrocarbons having carbon numbers predominantly in the range of C1 through C6.]
CAS 68952-81-8 · GB MCL 649-109-00-0 · EC 273-175-6
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.
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.
Tail gas (petroleum), vacuum gas oil hydrodesulfurizer, hydrogen sulfide-free; Petroleum gas; [A complex combination of hydrocarbons obtained from catalytic hydrodesulfurization of vacuum gas oil and from which hydrogen sulfide has been removed by amine treatment. It consists predominantly of hydrocarbons having carbon numbers predominantly in the range of C1 through C6.]
CAS 68308-12-3 · GB MCL 649-190-00-2 · EC 269-632-4
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.
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.
Tail gas (petroleum), vacuum residues thermal cracker; Petroleum gas; [A complex combination of hydrocarbons obtained from the thermal cracking of vacuum residues. It consists of hydrocarbons having carbon numbers predominantly in the range of C1 through C5.]
CAS 68478-34-2 · GB MCL 649-082-00-5 · EC 270-815-6
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.
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.
Reference entry from an ILO / WHO International Chemical Safety Card. The card defines the chemical identity and the scope of its safety information. Check the supplier safety data sheet for the actual product or formulation.
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.
Reference entry from an ILO / WHO International Chemical Safety Card. The card defines the chemical identity and the scope of its safety information. Check the supplier safety data sheet for the actual product or formulation.
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.
Tar acids, 3,5-xylenol fraction; Distillate Phenols; [The fraction of tar acids, rich in 3,5- dimethylphenol, recovered by distillation of low-temperature coal tar acids.]
CAS 84989-07-1 · GB MCL 648-124-00-X · EC 284-896-0
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.
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.
Tar acids, brown-coal gasification; Crude Phenols; [A complex combination of organic compounds obtained from brown coal gasification. Composed primarily of C6-10 hydroxy aromatic phenols and their homologs.]
CAS 92062-22-1 · GB MCL 648-118-00-7 · EC 295-536-7
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.
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.
Tar acids, brown-coal, C2-alkylphenol fraction; Distillate Phenols; [The distillate from the acidification of alkaline washed lignite tar distillate boiling in the range of approximately 200 °C to 230 °C (392 °F to 446 °F). Composed primarily of m- and p-ethylphenol as well as cresols and xylenols.]
CAS 94114-29-1 · GB MCL 648-129-00-7 · EC 302-662-9
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.
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.
Tar acids, brown-coal, crude; Crude Phenols; [An acidified alkaline extract of brown coal tar distillate. Composed primarily of phenol and phenol homologs.]
CAS 101316-86-3 · GB MCL 648-117-00-1 · EC 309-888-7
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.
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.
Tar acids, coal, crude; Crude Phenols; [The reaction product obtained by neutralizing coal tar oil alkaline extract with an acidic solution, such as aqueous sulfuric acid, or gaseous carbon dioxide, to obtain the free acids. Composed primarily of tar acids such as phenol, cresols, and xylenols.]
CAS 65996-85-2 · GB MCL 648-116-00-6 · EC 266-019-3
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.
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.
Tar acids, cresylic, residues; Distillate Phenols; [The residue from crude coal tar acids after removal of phenol, cresols, xylenols and any higher boiling phenols. A black solid with a melting point approximately 80 °C (176 °F). Composed primarily of polyalkylphenols, resin gums, and inorganic salts.]
CAS 68555-24-8 · GB MCL 648-126-00-0 · EC 271-418-0
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.
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.
Tar acids, cresylic, sodium salts, caustic solns.; Alkaline Extract
CAS 68815-21-4 · GB MCL 648-139-00-1 · EC 272-361-4
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.
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.
Tar acids, cresylic; Distillate Phenols; [A complex combination of organic compounds obtained from brown coal and boiling in the range of approximately 200 °C to 230 °C (392 °F to 446 °F). It contains chiefly phenols and pyridine bases.]
CAS 92062-26-5 · GB MCL 648-128-00-1 · EC 295-540-9
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.
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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The appropriate route for chemical waste depends on the material, concentration, condition, quantity and any contamination. The reference information in this library helps with identification, but it does not confirm that a particular waste will be accepted.
