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Identifying Hazardous Waste, Continued <br />Corrosive <br />Bases <br />© CVS/pharmacy <br />Items with corrosive properties that are waste may be considered hazardous. <br />In California, corrosive bases must be kept separate from corrosive acids. <br />Below are some examples of products that can be corrosive bases. <br />• Tile/Grout Cleaners - Bases <br />• Oven Cleaners <br />• Detergents/Soaps - Bases <br />. Pool Chemicals - Bases <br />• Toilet Bowl Cleaners - Bases <br />• Tarnish Removers/Metal Cleaners <br />• Mildew Stain Removers <br />• Hair Removers <br />• Glass Cleaners & other Cleaning <br />Sprays - Bases <br />• Drain Cleaners/Clog Removers - <br />Bases <br />• Floor Cleaners <br />Some keywords to look for on product labels to determine whether waste <br />corrosive bases may be considered hazardous include: <br />• Corrosive <br />• Sodium hydroxide <br />• Lye <br />• Harmful or fatal if swallowed <br />• Ammonia, ammonium hydroxide, <br />or ammoniated <br />• Danger <br />• Causes Burns <br />• Potassium hydroxide <br />• Causes burns <br />Continued on next page <br />12 <br />CONFIDENTIAL BUSINESS INFORMATION <br />CVS000010373 <br />