Regulations for Ignitable Liquids
§ 261.21
(a) A solid waste exhibits the characteristic of ignitability if a representative sample of the waste
has any of the following properties:
(1) It is a liquid, other than an aqueous solution containing less than 24 percent alcohol by
volume and has flash point less than 60 °C (140 °F), as determined by a Pensky-Martens Closed
Cup Tester (incorporated by reference, see §260.11), or a Setaflash Closed Cup Tester, using the
test method specified in ASTM Standard D 3278–78 (incorporated by reference, see §260.11).
Letters/Memoranda
• DETERMINATION OF THE IGNITABILITY CHARACTERISTIC
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USE OF PAINT FILTER LIQUIDS TEST TO DETERMINE FREE LIQUIDS IN A WASTE
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MIXTURES OF USED OIL AND CHARACTERISTIC HAZARDOUS WASTE
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USE OF ASTM METHOD D-56 IN IGNITABILITY DETERMINATIONS
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POSITION PAPER ON SPENT ABSORBENT MATERIALS
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DEFINING IGNITABLE LIQUIDS METHOD
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RESPONSE TO SPECIFIC QUESTIONS REGARDING HAZARDOUS WASTE IDENTIFICATION
AND GENERATOR REGULATIONS
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ALCOHOL-CONTENT EXCLUSION FOR THE IGNITABILITY CHARACTERISTIC
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CLARIFICATION ON: MANIFEST DOCUMENT NUMBER; F003, F005, D001; WASTE DESTINED
FOR RECYCLING; AND TREATMENT STANDARDS FOR CFC
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PRETREATMENT OF CHARACTERISTIC WASTES SUBJECT TO LAND DISPOSAL
RESTRICTIONS
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AQUEOUS SOLUTION, IGNITABILITY DEFINED
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AQUEOUS WASTE AS IGNITABLE
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LIQUID WASTE, DEFINITION OF
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CLARIFICATION OF THE RECYCLED USED OIL MANAGEMENT STANDARDS AS THEY
PERTAIN TO IGNITABLE USED OIL
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CLARIFICATION OF THE USED OIL REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO MIXTURES OF USED OIL
AND CHARACTERISTIC WASTE
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DEFINITION OF A LIQUID AS IT APPLIES TO IGNITABLE AND CORROSIVE WASTES; LIQUID
AS IT APPLIES TO IGNITABLE OR CORROSIVE WASTES
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