What is the classification for acutely hazardous waste that includes substances like epinephrine and warfarin?

Acutely hazardous waste is categorized into several classifications, and substances that are particularly dangerous in small quantities are classified as P-listed wastes. This classification includes substances that are considered acutely hazardous and can pose a significant health risk or environmental threat if not managed properly.

Substances such as epinephrine and warfarin are included in this category because they can be harmful or lethal even at low doses. The P-list is specifically reserved for these high-risk chemicals, which are typically discarded or disposed of because they might cause severe health effects or pose serious hazards if released into the environment.

In contrast, other types of hazardous waste classifications, such as D-listed, U-listed, and T-listed, pertain to different categories of hazardous waste that do not necessarily reflect the same level of acute danger. D-listed wastes are those that exhibit certain hazardous characteristics, while U-listed wastes include discarded commercial chemical products that are hazardous, often requiring more stringent management due to their toxic nature, but not necessarily in the same acute manner as P-listed substances. T-listed is not a standard classification in hazardous waste management related to acutely hazardous substances like epinephrine and warfarin.

Thus, the classification of acutely hazardous waste for these medicines being P-listed