Waste Water Containing DS2

TB 43-0199

Notes:

1. Authorized for Military Air Shipment. In addition, when shipping by Military Air, a polyethylene (4 mil

minimum) bag of sufficient size to form an interior liner for the drum shall be inserted prior to filling. After filling, the

bag shall be securely closed.

2. Not authorized for Commercial Air shipment..

3. Not authorized for Military Air Shipment..

of vermiculite around the sides of the 1 1/3-quart cans and a minimum of 5 inches on top and bottom of the cans. Also,

place a minimum of 5 inches of vermiculite between the layers of 1 1/3-quart cans when using the 57-gallon drum. Five

gallon pails and 14-liter containers of DS2 will not fit in either the seven or 27 gallon drums. One or two 5-gallon pails or

14-liter filled fluid containers may be placed in the 57-gallon drum. For the 5-gallon pails, place a minimum of five inches

of vermiculite around the sides of the pail and a minimum of 2 inches on top, bottom, and in between. Seal the drum. For

the 14-liter filled fluid containers, place one container upright or two containers upright and side by side in the 57-gallon

drum. Place a minimum of 5 inches of vermiculite on the top and bottom of the containers. Place a minimum of 2 inches

around the sides and in between the containers. Then completely fill all the drums with vermiculite. Write on the drum's

outside "HAZARDOUS WASTE" and the number and size of the leakers inside. If any DS2 has leaked out, neutralize it

with sodium bisulfate, NSN 6810-00-270-9984. Soak up the DS2 with vermiculite. Put the vermiculite in a drum and write

"DS2 SPILL WASTE" and "HAZARDOUS WASTE" on the outside. Seal the drum. Store the drums in a cool, dry place

until your local environmental office can have them picked up.

7-2.2

Waste Water Containing DS2. Waste DS2 (which has been degraded by exposure to air or water) and waste

waters containing DS2 which have a pH greater than 12.5 have an EPA hazardous waste number of D002 and must be

handled and stored in accordance with federal, . state, and local hazardous waste regulations and policies. All water

used for washing DS2 areas should have the pH measured to ensure it is in fact hazardous waste. The EPA requires that

any runoff or waste water containing DS2 be stored in tanks or containers conforming to EPA rules. Containers of 110

gallons or less must be marked as follows: "Hazardous waste - Federal law prohibits improper disposal. If found, contact

the nearest police or public safety authority, or the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency."