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PURPOSE : <br /> To ensure that PAQ Inc . does not dispose of hazardous waste that could be harmful to employees , customers or the <br /> environment. <br /> WHAT IS HAZARDOUS WASTE <br /> Hazardous waste is waste that is dangerous or potentially harmful to our health or the environment. Hazardous wastes <br /> can be liquids , solids , gases , or sludges . They can be discarded commercial products , like cleaning fluids or pesti- <br /> cides , or the by- products of manufacturing processes . We carry these types of products throughout our stores for sale <br /> to our customers . They become hazardous when they are damaged , used , discarded , recalled or returned and can no <br /> longer be used for its intended purpose . j <br /> I ' <br /> i When defining if waste is hazardous we need to look at its characteristics . Is it: <br /> I <br /> Ignitable — Can easily catch on fire and sustain combustions . Can be liquids, gas or solid . Examples are lighter <br /> fluid , charcoal , rubbing alcohol , nail polish , nail polish remover, motor oil , etc. <br /> Reactive — Readily explode or undergo violent reactions . Examples are pool chemical , chlorine , hair colors , <br /> bleach , hydrogen peroxide , etc. <br /> Corrosive <br />