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.
Tar acids, distn. residues; Distillate Phenols; [A residue from the distillation of crude phenol from coal. It consists predominantly of phenols having carbon numbers in the range of C8 through C10 with a softening point of 60 °C to 80 °C (140 °F to 176 °F).]
CAS 96690-55-0 · GB MCL 648-119-00-2 · EC 306-251-5
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.
Tar acids, ethylphenol fraction; Distillate Phenols; [The fraction of tar acids, rich in 3- and 4- ethylphenol, recovered by distillation of low-temperature coal tar crude tar acids.]
CAS 84989-03-7 · GB MCL 648-123-00-4 · EC 284-891-3
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, methylphenol fraction; Distillate Phenols; [The fraction of tar acid rich in 3- and 4- methylphenol, recovered by distillation of low-temperature coal tar crude tar acids.]
CAS 84989-04-8 · GB MCL 648-120-00-8 · EC 284-892-9
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, polyalkylphenol fraction; Distillate Phenols; [The fraction of tar acids, recovered by distillation of low-temperature coal tar crude tar acids, having an approximate boiling range of 225 °C to 320 °C (437 °F to 608 °F). Composed primarily of polyalkylphenols.]
CAS 84989-05-9 · GB MCL 648-121-00-3 · EC 284-893-4
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, residues, distillates, first-cut; Distillate Phenols; [The residue from the distillation in the range of 235 °C to 355 °C (481 °F to 697 °F) of light carbolic oil.]
CAS 68477-23-6 · GB MCL 648-125-00-5 · EC 270-713-1
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.
Tar acids, xylenol fraction; Distillate Phenols; [The fraction of tar acids, rich in 2,4- and 2,5-dimethylphenol, recovered by distillation of low-temperature coal tar crude tar acids.]
CAS 84989-06-0 · GB MCL 648-122-00-9 · EC 284-895-5
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.
Tar bases, coal, aniline fraction; Distillate Bases; [The distillation fraction boiling in the range of approximately 180 °C to 200 °C (356 °F to 392 °F) from the crude bases obtained by dephenolating and debasing the carbolated oil from the distillation of coal tar. It contains chiefly aniline, collidines, lutidines and toluidines.]
CAS 92062-27-6 · GB MCL 648-034-00-0 · EC 295-541-4
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 bases, coal, collidine fraction; Distillate Bases; [The distillation fraction boiling in the range of approximately 181 °C to 186 °C (356 °F to 367 °F) from the crude bases obtained from the neutralized, acid-extracted base-containing tar fractions obtained by the distillation of bituminous coal tar. It contains chiefly aniline and collidines.]
CAS 92062-28-7 · GB MCL 648-033-00-5 · EC 295-543-5
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.
Tar bases, coal, crude; Crude Tar Bases; [The reaction product obtained by neutralizing coal tar base extract oil with an alkaline solution, such as aqueous sodium hydroxide, to obtain the free bases. Composed primarily of such organic bases as acridine, phenanthridine, pyridine, quinoline and their alkyl derivatives.]
CAS 65996-84-1 · GB MCL 648-141-00-2 · EC 266-018-8
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.
Tar bases, coal, distn. residues; Distillate Bases; [The distillation residue remaining after the distillation of the neutralized, acid-extracted base-containing tar fractions obtained by the distillation of coal tars. It contains chiefly aniline, collidines, quinoline and quinoline derivatives and toluidines.]
CAS 92062-29-8 · GB MCL 648-133-00-9 · EC 295-544-0
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 bases, coal, lutidine fraction; Distillate Bases
CAS 91082-52-9 · GB MCL 648-031-00-4 · EC 293-766-2
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.
Tar bases, coal, picoline fraction; Distillate Bases; [Pyridine bases boiling in the range of approximately 125 °C to 160 °C (257 °F 320 °F) obtained by distillation of neutralized acid extract of the base-containing tar fraction obtained by the distillation of bituminous coal tars. Composed chiefly of lutidines and picolines.]
CAS 92062-33-4 · GB MCL 648-030-00-9 · EC 295-548-2
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.
Tar bases, coal, quinoline derivs. fraction; Distillate Bases
CAS 70321-67-4 · GB MCL 648-132-00-3 · EC 274-560-1
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.
Tar bases, coal, toluidine fraction; Distillate Bases
CAS 91082-53-0 · GB MCL 648-035-00-6 · EC 293-767-8
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.
CAS 68513-87-1 · GB MCL 648-131-00-8 · EC 271-020-7
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 brown-coal; [An oil distilled from brown-coal tar. Composed primarily of aliphatic, naphthenic and one- to three-ring aromatic hydrocarbons, their alkyl derivates, heteroaromatics and one- and two-ring phenols boiling in the range of approximately 150 oC to 360 oC (302 oF to 680 oF).]
CAS 101316-83-0 · GB MCL 648-145-00-4 · EC 309-885-0
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 oils, brown-coal; Light Oil; [The distillate from lignite tar boiling in the range of approximately 80 oC to 250 oC (176 oF to 482 oF). Composed primarily of aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons and monobasic phenols.]
CAS 94114-40-6 · GB MCL 648-002-00-6 · EC 302-674-4
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 oils, coal, low-temp.; Tar Oil, high boiling; [A distillate from low-temperature coal tar. Composed primarily of hydrocarbons, phenolic compounds and aromatic nitrogen bases boiling in the range of approximately 160 °C to 340 °C (320 °F to 644 °F).]
CAS 101316-87-4 · GB MCL 648-109-00-8 · EC 309-889-2
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.
Tar oils, coal; Carbolic Oil; [The distillate from high temperature coal tar having an approximate distillation range of 130 °C to 250 °C (266 °F to 410 °F). Composed primarily of naphthalene, alkylnaphthalenes, phenolic compounds, and aromatic nitrogen bases.]
CAS 65996-82-9 · GB MCL 648-024-00-6 · EC 266-016-7
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, brown-coal, low-temp.; [A tar obtained from low temperature carbonization and low temperature gasification of brown coal. Composed primarily of aliphatic, naphthenic and cyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, heteroaromatic hydrocarbons and cyclic phenols.]
CAS 101316-84-1 · GB MCL 648-146-00-X · EC 309-886-6
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.
Tar, coal, high-temp., distn. and storage residues; Coal Tar Solids Residue; [Coke- and ash-containing solid residues that separate on distillation and thermal treatment of bituminous coal high temperature tar in distillation installations and storage vessels. Consists predominantly of carbon and contains a small quantity of hetero compounds as well as ash components.]
CAS 92062-20-9 · GB MCL 648-059-00-7 · EC 295-535-1
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.
Tar, coal, high-temp., high-solids; Coal Tar Solids Residue; [The condensation product obtained by cooling, to approximately ambient temperature, the gas evolved in the high temperature (greater than 700 oC (1292 oF)) destructive distillation of coal. Composed primarily of a complex mixture of condensed ring aromatic hydrocarbons with a high solid content of coal-type materials.]
CAS 68990-61-4 · GB MCL 648-062-00-3 · EC 273-615-7
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, coal, high-temp., residues; Coal Tar Solids Residue; [Solids formed during the coking of bituminous coal to produce crude bituminous coal high temperature tar. Composed primarily of coke and coal particles, highly aromatized compounds and mineral substances.]
CAS 100684-51-3 · GB MCL 648-061-00-8 · EC 309-726-5
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.
Tar, coal, high-temp.; Coal tar; [The condensation product obtained by cooling, to approximately ambient temperature, the gas evolved in the high temperature (greater than 700 oC (1292 oF)) destructive distillation of coal. A black viscous liquid denser than water. Composed primarily of a complex mixture of condensed ring aromatic hydrocarbons. May contain minor amounts of phenolic compounds and aromatic nitrogen bases.]
CAS 65996-89-6 · GB MCL 648-082-00-2 · EC 266-024-0
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.
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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.
