Information that does not need to be included on a chemical waste label generally includes:
- Detailed instructions on how to handle the chemical for user protection, which are typically part of OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard labels but not required on hazardous waste labels regulated by EPA under RCRA
- Hazardous waste codes are not always mandatory on labels during accumulation in certain settings, such as academic laboratories under Subpart K, though other identifying information is required
- Terms that do not clearly indicate the hazardous nature of the waste, such as "spent" or "aqueous," are insufficient and thus not appropriate as the sole descriptor on a waste label
- Information that is not related to regulatory compliance or emergency response, such as non-hazard related notes or internal tracking codes, is unnecessary on the label.
Required label information typically includes the accumulation start date, the words “Hazardous Waste,” chemical composition and physical state, hazardous properties, and generator contact information
. In summary, any information that does not help identify the waste, its hazards, or comply with EPA/DOT regulations for hazardous waste labeling is not required on a chemical waste label.
