Revised Standard from Last Update.

1. SCOPE

1.1 This standard classifies:

a) Ferrous scrap generated at steel processing and product manufacturing sites (termed as Prompt Scrap);

b) Ferrous scrap generated post end of useful life (Obsolete Scrap); and

c) Ferrous scrap generated at steel manufacturing units (Home Scrap) which can be sold to market rather recycling internally.

1.2 The scope is valid for all types of Ferrous scraps including cast iron, tool steel, alloy steel and stainless steel.

1.3 Other internal wastes like flue dust, BF BOF/EAF/IF slags, spent pickle liquor, mill scale, BOF filter cake etc. are beyond the scope of this standard generally termed as “By-products”.

1.4 Home Scrap which are consumed internally by steel manufacturing units are excluded and kept beyond the scope of this standard.