Waste containing any substance that may create danger to: (a) the life or health of people or animals when released into the environment; or (b) to the safety of humans or equipment in disposal plants if incorrectly handled. Hazardous waste may be toxic (most pesticides, lead salts, arsenic compounds, cadmium compounds, cattle dip); flammable (e.g. hydrocarbons); corrosive (e.g. acids, alkalines); oxidising (e.g. nitrates, chromatic). Insureds knowingly involved with hazardous waste must disclose it as material fact.
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Term generally used to refer to pollutants or contaminants that result from industrial processing and must be disposed.