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Document ID (ISN)48611
CIS number 87-1432
Year 1986
Convention or series no.
Title Pesticide container disposal
Bibliographic information Canadian Agricultural Chemicals Association, 116 Albert St., Suite 710, Ottawa, Ontario K1P 5G3, Canada, no date. 12p. Illus.
Abstract This booklet outlines steps for rinsing containers prior to disposal. Pressure spray nozzles are illustrated and their use is described. Rinsing efficiency of some major pesticides and the effects of rinsing factors are shown. The lack of danger in subsequent use of the containers in landfills is explained.
Descriptors (primary) disposable containers; washing; pesticides; disposal of harmful waste
Descriptors (secondary) high-pressure spray nozzles; directive; neighbourhood protection; Canada
Document type F - Information notes, codes of practice, standards
Subject(s) Agriculture, fishing, animal husbandry
Broad subject area(s) Chemical safety
Browse category(ies) Waste collection and disposal
Agricultural chemicals