Which category includes toxic, ignitable, and corrosive substances such as benzoyl alcohol and albuterol inhaler?

The category that encompasses toxic, ignitable, and corrosive substances, such as benzoyl alcohol and albuterol inhalers, is the D-listed category. This classification is vital for understanding how to properly handle and dispose of certain hazardous materials in a pharmacy setting.

D-listed wastes are those that may not necessarily be listed as acutely hazardous but exhibit characteristics that make them dangerous. These characteristics include, among others, ignitability, corrosivity, and reactivity. Benzoyl alcohol can be considered hazardous due to its flammability (ignitable), and certain aspects regarding the inhalers may relate to their corrosive properties when it comes to disposal methods.

The P-listed category applies to acutely hazardous waste items that are specifically designated as such due to their extreme toxicity. The U-listed category is for specific hazardous waste materials that are toxic but not as acute as P-listed wastes. The H-listed does not exist under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) hazardous waste categorizations in the same manner as P, D, or U.

Understanding these categories is crucial for pharmacy technicians, as it enables them to ensure compliance with regulations governing the disposal of hazardous materials and promotes safety in handling these products.