True about ineization is: (A) 65% pharmaceutical waste + 15% lime + 15% cement + 5% water, (B) 85% pharmaceutical waste + 15% cement, (C) 75% pharmaceutical waste + 15% cement + 10% water, (D) 70% pharmaceutical waste + 20% cement + 10% lime
Answer is A. IneizationThe process involves mixing waste with cement and other substances before disposal, in order to minimize the risk of toxic substances contained in the wastes migrating into the surface water or groundwater.A typical propoion of the mixture is 65% pharmaceutical waste, 15% lime, 15% cement, and 5% water.