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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

curl --request GET \--url https://waste-tracking.api.defra.gov.uk/reference-data/hazardous-property-codes \
--header "authorization": Bearer eyJraWQiOiJQYnJiZXZvYUF5d1NQcG5KUWlsQXVCT1Q4aVdyNUFcL3RaQkZHaTk5TU5CTT0iLCJhbGciOiJSUzI1NiJ9.eyJzdWIiOiIybHRldXNlaHN...
get/reference-data/hazardous-property-codes

Response

A truncated list of hazardous property codes obtained using the GET hazardous-property-codes method<br><br>

[
{
  "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>
codestring

The hazardous property code. The full list of valid hazardous property codes is returned by the GET hazardous-property-codes method.

shortDescstring

The hazardous property code short description.

longDescstring

The hazardous property code long description.

Example response

[
  {
    "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)"
  }
]