EPA 1050C

Substances Likely to Spontaneously Combust

Applicability: EPA Test Method 1050C, part of SW-846, is a procedure used to determine whether certain solid wastes exhibit self-heating properties. The test is designed for granular solids, pastes, and other solid wastes that can be reduced to a particle size suitable for a 25-mm or 100-mm stainless steel cube container.

Purpose: EPA Test Method 1050C, part of SW-846, helps categorize wastes that are likely to spontaneously combust, which is crucial for proper waste management and disposal regulations.