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1.1. Hazardous and Toxic Waste Management Industry
1.1.1. Industrial Concept
Various types of hazardous and toxic waste discharged directly into the
environment are the source of pollution and environmental damage. The problem
grew much worse with the advent of the Industrial Revolution. To avoid the impacts
caused by hazardous and toxic waste, an integrated and continuous management
system is needed. The identification of hazardous and toxic waste is classified into
two categories:
 Source
 Characteristics
Sources of hazardous and toxic waste according to Government Regulation
Number 5 of 1999:
1) Unspecified Source
2) Specific Sources
3) Expired chemicals; spill; the remaining packaging; product discharges
that do not meet specifications
Characteristics of hazardous and toxic waste based on the International
Classification (UN-regulation):
1) Class 1 Explosives: Fireworks, Gelignite
2) Class 2 Flammable / Inflammable / Toxic gases: Acetylene, LPG; Air,
Argon; Chlorine, ammonia
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