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04/01/2006
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| Type: |
Report - research
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| Title: |
Nail Polish Remover Waste Characterization
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| Author: |
Alice Chapman and Laurie Foster
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| Abstract: |
Nail salons typically use acetone-based nail polish remover and generate cotton balls with residues of nail polish and solvent. This report presents the results of two small studies and regulatory research to characterize spent saturated cotton balls or cotton cord generated by nail salons in King County. From the regulation review, it was determined that cotton balls are not listed solvent waste. Washington State toxicity criteria were evaluated first with book designation and then with a static acute fish toxicity bioassay. Because the waste was not toxic to fish, the spent cotton balls are not dangerous waste and may be managed as regular garbage.
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2.6 MB
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| Record Info |
Create Date: 05/09/2006 Last Update Date: --
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