Select Committee on Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Minutes of Evidence

Annex 2

TYPICAL HAZARDOUS COMPONENTS OF END OF LIFE VEHICLES

  (Approximately 4 per cent by weight)

Component	Hazardous properties	Weight (kg)
Lead/acid battery	Toxic; corrosive	10.5
Sump & gearbox oil	Carcinogenic; highly polluting	11.5
Brake fluid	Toxic; corrosive
Anti-freeze & wash bottle	Toxic	6.5
Fuel	Highly flammable	15.0
Air bags	Explosive	3.5

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Prepared 26 July 2002