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Abbreviation for the Environmental planning information system.

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See: Polyester resins.

Used oil disposal

Waste oil must be disposed of in accordance with the Waste Act and Waste Oil Ordinance. Used oil is the term given to used, semi-liquid or liquid substances wholly or partially consisting of mineral oil or synthetic substances, including oil-containing residues in containers, emulsions and water-oil mixtures.Owners of used oil are responsible for proper disposal. The following important points, among others, must be observed:
1. Separate storage:
Storage of used oils, separated according to whether they
- can be processed (re-refining)
- may be reused in the facilities authorized according to the regulations of BlmSCHG
- have to be disposed of as special waste (information available from companies specialized in disposal of used oil and appropriate authorities, e.g. Waste Office, Environmental Protection Agency)

2. Mixing prohibition:
The used oils to be kept separate, in particular the reusable and recoverable used oils, must under no circumstances be mixed with other substances, e.g. with
- used oils with increased PCB and chlorine contents
- battery acids
- brake fluids
- emulsions
- antifreeze
- liquid or solid waste
- contents of oil and gasoline separators
- cold cleaners
- corrosion inhibitors
- nitrocellulose thinners
- transformer, heating oils or hydraulic oils containing PCB
- vegetable oils
- residues from dewaxing, incl. wax-based care products
- painting/stripping residues
- Water