(1) It is normally unstable and readily undergoes violent change without detonating.
Regulations for Reactivity with Water
§ 261.23(a)
(2) It reacts violently with water.
(3) It forms potentially explosive mixtures with water.
(4) When mixed with water, it generates toxic gases, vapors or fumes in a quantity sufficient to
present a danger to human health or the environment.
Letters/Memoranda
• CHEMICAL AGENTS GB, VX, AND HD AT MUNITIONS DISPOSAL FACILITY
• REGULATION AND DISPOSAL REQUIREMENTS FOR SODIUM AZIDE
Regulations for Cyanide/Sulfide Reactivity
§ 261.23(a)
(5) It is a cyanide or sulfide bearing waste which, when exposed to pH conditions between 2 and
12.5, can generate toxic gases, vapors or fumes in a quantity sufficient to present a danger to
human health or the environment.
Letters/Memoranda
• WITHDRAWAL OF CYANIDE AND SULFIDE GUIDANCE
• HAZARDOUS WASTE TESTING ISSUES
Regulations for Explosives
§
261.23(a)
(6) It is capable of detonation or explosive reaction if it is subjected to a strong initiating source
or if heated under confinement.
(7) It is readily capable of detonation or explosive decomposition or reaction at standard
temperature and pressure.
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