Paint Filter Test / Free Liquids

SCOPE AND APPLICATION

This method is used to determine the presence of free liquids in a representative sample of waste.

The method is used to determine compliance with 40 CFR 264.314 and 265.314.

SUMMARY OF METHOD

A predetermined amount of material is placed in a paint filter. If any portion of the material passes through and drops from the filter within the 5-min test period, the material is deemed to contain free liquids.