Definition of «chemical waste»

Chemical waste refers to any solid, liquid or gaseous substance that is a result of a chemical process or reaction and is no longer needed. This can include unused solvents, acids, bases, and other hazardous materials generated during the manufacturing, research and development, or use of chemical products. Chemical waste can pose serious risks to human health and the environment if not properly managed, stored, transported, treated, and disposed of in accordance with regulatory requirements and best practices.

Sentences with «chemical waste»

These come from our vehicle emissions, industrial chemical waste and chlorine in our water supply. (drjockers.com)
Doing so in a more green way — reducing chemical waste during preparation — could reduce manufacturing costs and allow for larger - scale materials, she said. (sciencedaily.com)
• Cut cleaning chemical waste cost by 60 % by employing effective cleaning methods that worked along the lines of «waste not, want not». (coverlettersandresume.com)
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