(a) A waste exhibits the characteristic of reactivity if representative samples of the waste have any of the following properties:
(1) it is normally unstable and readily undergoes violent change without detonating;
(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;
(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;
(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;
(8) it is a forbidden explosive as defined in 49 CFR section 173.51 (as amended April 20, 1987), or a Class A explosive as defined in 49 CFR section 173.53 (as amended April 5, 1967) or a Class B explosive as defined in 49 CFR section 173.88 (as amended May 19, 1980).
(b) A waste that exhibits the characteristic of reactivity has the EPA Hazardous Waste Number of D003.
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Note: Authority cited: Sections 208, 25141 and 25159, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 25117, 25120.2, 25141, 25159 and 25159.5, Health and Safety Code and 40 CFR Section 261.23.
1. New section filed 5-24-91; effective 7-1-91 (Register 91, No. 22).
This database is current through 4/26/24 Register 2024, No. 17.
Cal. Admin. Code tit. 22, § 66261.23, 22 CA ADC § 66261.23
