Waste production chemistry
What is a waste product in chemistry?
chemicals unintentionally released into the environment ( factories)
What is a chemical waste product?
excess, unused, or unwanted chemical
What is organic waste chemistry?
anyone that contains carbon in their structure
What is an example of waste prevention in chemistry?
Substitution of hazardous chemicals with non-hazardous ones
Why is chemical waste bad?
its destroying animals and plants and land
What is a waste of chemistry?
any excess, unused, or unwanted chemical
What are the 4 types of chemical waste?
Ignitable Wastes
Corrosive Wastes
Reactive Wastes
Toxic Wastes
What are examples of chemical wastes?
flammable solvents
leachate toxic materials
corrosives
How do you process chemical waste?
high temperature incineration
What is chemical toxic waste?
any chemicals waste that is harmful or fatal
How can we reduce chemical waste?
Buy the least toxic product.
Use up all of the product or donate left overs
How is chemical waste stored?
in containers ( need lids)