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European Waste Catalogue

EWC Code for Gas Cylinders

Most common code16 05 04* Hazardous entry

Gases in pressure containers containing hazardous gases are 16 05 04; other gases in pressure containers — including inert gases such as helium — are 16 05 05.

Also searched as: pressure containers, LPG bottles, compressed gas, helium cylinders

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PrimaryRefrigerant recovery and reclamation
SecondarySolvent distillation and re-use
BackstopControlled destruction for ODSs and POPs

1.2 million tonnes/year EU waste refrigerant and solvent · €850M refrigerant recovery and solvent re-distillation market

Primary buyers include Plumbing, heating and air-conditioning installation and Manufacture of other organic basic chemicals.

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Which Code Applies?

The European Waste Catalogue codes waste by the process it arises from, not just the material. Pick the row that matches where your gas cylinders is generated — each code links to its full classification, valorisation routes and receiving industries.

Source: EUR-Lex Commission Decision 2000/532/EC — European Waste Catalogue

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