Definition and further description of Annex III to WFD

Annex III to the WFD defines HP 1 ‘Explosive’ as: ‘waste which is capable by chemical reaction of producing gas at such a temperature and pressure and at such a speed as to cause damage to the surroundings. Pyrotechnic waste, explosive organic peroxide waste and explosive self-reactive waste is included.’ Regarding HP 1, it is important to note that the scope of WFD excludes ‘decommissioned waste explosives’ (see Section 3.1.1). Thus, it is recommended to check whether the relevant waste in question is subject to the rules of WFD and LoW in the first place. The WFD further explains that: ‘When a waste contains one or more substances classified by one of the hazard class and category codes and hazard statement codes shown in Table 1 [see Table 8 of this document], the waste shall be assessed for HP 1, where appropriate and proportionate, according to test methods. If the presence of a substance, a mixture or an article indicates that the waste is explosive, it shall be classified as hazardous by HP 1.’ Waste containing substances that are classified with the hazard class, category and statement codes in Table 8 can be tested to show whether it displays that hazardous property or not. Alternatively, a waste containing those substances can simply be assumed to be hazardous by HP 1. Hazard Class and Category Code(s) Hazard statement Code(s) Description Unst. Expl. H200 Unstable explosives Expl. 1.1 H201 Explosive; mass explosion hazard. Expl. 1.2 H202 Explosive, severe projection hazard Expl. 1.3 H203 Explosive; fire, blast or projection hazard Expl. 1.4 H204 Fire or projection hazard Self-react. A H240 Heating may cause an explosion Org. Perox. A Self-react. B H241 Heating may cause a fire or explosion Org. Perox. B Where a product that has become waste is known to be explosive, it should also be considered as HP 1. Some substances may be explosive under certain conditions, e.g. those assigned Hazard statement Codes H205 May mass explode in fire or EUH001 Explosive when dry. These substances do not make a waste hazardous by HP 1, but their presence in a waste could make that waste exhibit hazardous property HP 15; see Section 1.2.1 for further details. A waste containing a substance classified as H240 or H241 should be considered for HP 3 flammable where the waste is not hazardous by HP 1. Figure 7 sets out the assessment process for HP 1 (1).

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Source: EUR-Lex (Cellar) · retrieved 2026-09-07