---
title: "GET /reference-data/hazardous-property-codes"
method: GET
path: "/reference-data/hazardous-property-codes"
---

# GET /reference-data/hazardous-property-codes

`GET /reference-data/hazardous-property-codes`

Endpoint used to get a list of hazardous property codes. It returns a code list on <b>200</b> success or a <b>401</b> on failure.<br><br>
Example Request
```json
curl --request GET \--url https://waste-tracking.api.defra.gov.uk/reference-data/hazardous-property-codes \
--header "authorization": Bearer eyJraWQiOiJQYnJiZXZvYUF5d1NQcG5KUWlsQXVCT1Q4aVdyNUFcL3RaQkZHaTk5TU5CTT0iLCJhbGciOiJSUzI1NiJ9.eyJzdWIiOiIybHRldXNlaHN...
```

## Response `200`

A truncated list of hazardous property codes obtained using the GET hazardous-property-codes method<br><br>
```json
[
{
  "code": "HP_1",
  "shortDesc": "Explosive",
  "longDesc": "Waste that can cause dangerous chemical reactions, producing gas that can damage surroundings (e.g., pyrotechnic or self-reactive waste)."
},
{
  "code": "HP_2",
  "shortDesc": "Oxidizing",
  "longDesc": "Waste that can provide oxygen, causing or contributing to the combustion of other materials."
}, ... cont

```
The response fields: "shortDesc" and "longDesc" <br><br>
<p><b>shortDesc</b> (Short Description)<br><br>
- A concise label or summary of the hazardous property.<br>
- Usually just a few words or a short phrase.<br>
- Intended for quick identification in tables, lists, or UI elements.<br><br>
Example: "Flammable Liquid" or "Acute Toxicity".<br><br>
</p>
<p><b>longDesc</b> (Long Description)<br><br>
- A more detailed explanation of the hazardous property.<br>
- Provides context, definitions, or conditions under which the hazard applies.<br>
- Often includes regulatory references or clarifications.
</p>

- object[]
  - `code` string — The hazardous property code. The full list of valid hazardous property codes is returned by the GET hazardous-property-codes method.
  - `shortDesc` string — The hazardous property code short description.
  - `longDesc` string — The hazardous property code long description.

---

[API](https://skmtc.net/defra/apis/digital-waste-tracking-receipt-api.md) · [All operations](https://skmtc.net/defra/apis/digital-waste-tracking-receipt-api/llms.txt) · [OpenAPI document](https://skmtc-service-staging.skmtc.workers.dev/v1/apis/defra/digital-waste-tracking-receipt-api/versions/752d63fbbe3b/schema)