Chapter 5 in textbook
EPA specified a solid waste that is hazardous if it meets any of 4 conditions (identification of hazardous waste by EPA):
Ignitability
Corrosivity
Reactivity
EP toxicity
2 Criteria are used to select these characteristics:
1)The characteristic can define in terms of physical, chemical or other properties.
2)The properties define the characteristic be measurable by standardized and available testing protocols.