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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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Chemical reference

AMMONIUM PHOSPHATE DIBASIC

ICSC 0217 · CAS 7783-28-0

Formula: (NH4)2HPO4

Diammonium hydrogen phosphate; Ammonium phosphate secondary

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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AMMONIUM PICRATE

ICSC 1631 · CAS 131-74-8

Formula: NH4C6H2N3O7

Phenol, 2,4,6-trinitro-,ammonium salt; Ammonium carbazoate

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

ammonium polysulphides

CAS 9080-17-5 · GB MCL 016-008-00-2 · EC 232-989-1

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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HSE chemical reference

ammonium salt of DNOC; ammonium 4,6-dinitro-o-tolyl oxide

CAS 2980-64-5 · GB MCL 609-022-00-0 · EC 221-037-0

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

AMMONIUM SULFAMATE

ICSC 1555 · CAS 7773-06-0

Formula: H6N2O3S/NH4OSO2NH2

Sulfamic acid, monoammonium salt; Ammonium amidosulfonate; Ammonium sulfamidate

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

AMMONIUM VANADIUM OXIDE

ICSC 1522 · CAS 11115-67-6

Formula: (NH4)2V6O16

Vanadic acid, ammonium salt

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
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  • Waste assessment also depends on quantity, container condition, process history, mixing and contamination.

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HSE chemical reference

ammoniumpentadeca- fluorooctanoate

CAS 3825-26-1 · GB MCL 607-703-00-7 · EC 223-320-4

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

amylase, α-

CAS 9000-90-2 · GB MCL 647-015-00-4 · EC 232-565-6

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

androsta-1,4,9(11)-triene-3,17-dione

CAS 15375-21-0 · GB MCL 606-134-00-1 · EC 433-560-3

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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HSE chemical reference

anilazine (ISO); 2-chloro-N-(4,6-dichloro-1,3,5-triazin-2-yl)aniline

CAS 101-05-3 · GB MCL 613-053-00-5 · EC 202-910-5

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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Chemical reference

ANILINE

ICSC 0011 · CAS 62-53-3

Formula: C6H7N/C6H5NH2

Benzeneamine; Benzenamine; Aminobenzene; Phenylamine

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

ANILINE HYDROCHLORIDE

ICSC 1013 · CAS 142-04-1

Formula: C6H8ClN/C6H7N.HCl

Benzenamine hydrochloride; Anilinium chloride; Aniline salt

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
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  • Waste assessment also depends on quantity, container condition, process history, mixing and contamination.

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Chemical reference

ANISOLE

ICSC 1014 · CAS 100-66-3

Formula: C7H8O

Phenyl methyl ether; Methoxybenzene

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

ANTHRACENE

ICSC 0825 · CAS 120-12-7

Formula: C14H10/(C6H4CH)2

Anthracin; Paranaphthalene

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

Anthracene oil, acid ext.; Anthracene Oil Extract Residue; [A complex combination of hydrocarbons from the base-freed fraction obtained from the distillation of coal tar and boiling in the range of approximately 325 oC to 365 oC (617 oF to 689 oF). It contains predominantly anthracene and phenanthrene and their alkyl derivatives.]

CAS 91995-14-1 · GB MCL 648-046-00-6 · EC 295-274-3

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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HSE chemical reference

Anthracene oil, anthracene paste, anthracene fraction; Anthracene Oil Fraction; [A complex combination of hydrocarbons from the distillation of anthracene obtained by the crystallization of anthracene oil from bituminous high temperature tar and boiling in the range of 330 °C to 350 °C (626 °F to 662 °F). It contains chiefly anthracene, carbazole and phenanthrene.]

CAS 91995-15-2 · GB MCL 648-106-00-1 · EC 295-275-9

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

Anthracene oil, anthracene paste, carbazole fraction; Anthracene Oil Fraction; [A complex combination of hydrocarbons from the distillation of anthracene obtained by crystallization of anthracene oil from bituminous coal high temperature tar and boiling in the approximate range of 350 °C to 360 °C (662 °F to 680 °F). It contains chiefly anthracene, carbazole and phenanthrene.]

CAS 91995-16-3 · GB MCL 648-107-00-7 · EC 295-276-4

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

Anthracene oil, anthracene paste, distn. lights; Anthracene Oil Fraction; [A complex combination of hydrocarbons from the distillation of anthracene obtained by crystallization of anthracene oil from bituminous high temperature tar and boiling in the range of approximately 290 °C to 340 °C (554 °F to 644 °F). It contains chiefly trinuclear aromatics and their dihydro derivatives.]

CAS 91995-17-4 · GB MCL 648-108-00-2 · EC 295-278-5

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

Anthracene oil, anthracene paste; Anthracene Oil Fraction; [The anthracene-rich solid obtained by the crystallization and centrifuging of anthracene oil. It is composed primarily of anthracene, carbazole and phenanthrene.]

CAS 90640-81-6 · GB MCL 648-103-00-5 · EC 292-603-2

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

Anthracene oil, anthracene-low; Anthracene Oil Fraction; [The oil remaining after the removal, by a crystallization process, of an anthracene-rich solid (anthracene paste) from anthracene oil. It is composed primarily of two, three and four membered aromatic compounds.]

CAS 90640-82-7 · GB MCL 648-104-00-0 · EC 292-604-8

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.

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

Anthracene oil; Anthracene oil; [A complex combination of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons obtained from coal tar having an approximate distillation range of 300 oC to 400 oC (572 oF to 752 oF). Composed primarily of phenanthrene, anthracene and carbazole.]

CAS 90640-80-5 · GB MCL 648-079-00-6 · EC 292-602-7

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

ANTHRANILIC ACID

ICSC 1295 · CAS 118-92-3

Formula: C7H7NO2

2-Aminobenzoic acid; Carboxyaniline; 1-Amino-2-carboxybenzene

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
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  • Waste assessment also depends on quantity, container condition, process history, mixing and contamination.

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ANTHRAQUINONE

ICSC 1605 · CAS 84-65-1

Formula: C14H8O2/C6H4(CO)2C6H4

9,10-Anthraquinone; 9,10-Anthracendione; Diphenyl ketone

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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
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  • Waste assessment also depends on quantity, container condition, process history, mixing and contamination.

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ANTIMONY

ICSC 0775 · CAS 7440-36-0

Formula: SbAtomicmass:121.8

Antimony black; Antimony regulus; Stibium

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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
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  • 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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