Disposal Center

MACHEREY-NAGEL Disposal Center

Cuvette and reagent disposal

For more than 20 years, the MACHEREY-NAGEL disposal center has been certified as a waste disposal facility. Annual recertification by TÜV Rheinland Cert GmbH confirms the professional and environmentally friendly reconditioning of used NANOCOLOR reagents.

What do we offer?

Free and professional disposal according to the state of the art
Free pickup of used NANOCOLOR reagents

Legal basis

Prescribed limits

AOX: 1.0 mg/L
Cadmium: 0.2 mg/L
Easily releasable cyanide: 0.1 mg/L
Free chlorine: 0.5 mg/L
Mercury: 0.05 mg/L
pH value: 6.5-9.0
Total chromium: 0.5 mg/L
Total nickel: 1.0 mg/L

Labelling of products

In accordance with the Hazardous Substances Ordinance (GefStoffV) sections 4 - 6, all products with hazardous substances and mixtures are clearly visibly marked with the prescribed labelling. This consists of hazardous substance symbols, references to particular hazards, safety advice and information regarding disposal. The GHS ordinance 1272/2008/EC (Global Harmonization System) calls for far-reaching changes in the labelling of hazardous substances and in the safety data sheets (MSDS). In addition, information on storage, shelf life and batch numbers are imprinted. Which substances are classified as hazardous substances can be found in the CLP ordinance and the Chemicals Act.

Disposal of reagent sets

The professional disposal of reagent sets is a free service. The requirements and objectives of the new Waste Management Act (KrWG) dated 1 June 2012 are met in full. All waste received at MACHEREY-NAGEL, such as reagents, packaging materials and glass cuvettes, are sent for further utilisation or approved disposal.

Our customers are relieved of the obligation to provide proof

On the basis of the above law, customers are relieved of the obligation to provide proof of disposal if the manufacturer and distributor voluntarily take back waste for disposal or recovery. This applies to the reagent sets obtained from MACHEREY-NAGEL. The voluntary taking back of reagents according to section 26 was notified to the competent authority, in this case the Cologne Regional Government – Higher Water Authority.
The transport permit obligation and the obligations to provide proof in accordance with section 50 do not apply if there is proof of exemption from the authority. Our customers receive a confirmation of receipt for their waste management accounting.

Download of disposal documents

MACHEREY-NAGEL offers disposal services in various countries. Below you will find an overview of these countries as well as all the information and documents you need for download.