Other methods for facilitating disposal

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Lesson Plan

Instructor's Notes

Some States are more restrictive than the U.S.

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in their

listing of those scintillation cocktails that are

biodegradable.

Organic solvents with a flash point below 60○C

(140○F) may be classified as "ignitable," thus

creating a mixed waste where disposal may not be

possible. If the flash point is above 140○F, the

organic solvent may not be considered as ignitable;

however, these materials must be handled and

disposed of with extreme caution.

3. Other methods for facilitating disposal:

Do not combine solvents with metals; disposal is

very difficult. Examples are lead or mercury

combined with solvents.

Generally, it is a good idea to separate organics and

inorganics whenever possible to facilitate disposal.