Chapter 2.1 – Explosives
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Chapter 2.1 – Explosives

Parent topic: Part 2 – Classification

2.1.1.3 Definitions

  2.1.1.3 A new subparagraph .5 is added as follows:

  • .5 Phlegmatized means that a substance (or "phlegmatizer") has been added to an explosive to enhance its safety in handling and transport. The phlegmatizer renders the explosive insensitive, or less sensitive, to the following actions: heat, shock, impact, percussion or friction. Typical phlegmatizing agents include, but are not limited to: wax, paper, water, polymers (such as chlorofluoropolymers), alcohol and oils (such as petroleum jelly and paraffin).".

2.1.2 Compatibility groups and classification codes

  2.1.2.2 Add the following new notes under the table:

  • "NOTE 1: Articles of compatibility groups D and E may be fitted or packed together with their own means of initiation provided that such means have at least two effective protective features designed to prevent an explosion in the event of accidental functioning of the means of initiation. Such articles and packages shall be assigned to compatibility groups D or E.

  • NOTE 2: Articles of compatibility groups D and E may be packed together with their own means of initiation, which do not have two effective protective features when, in the opinion of the competent authority of the country of origin, the accidental functioning of the means of initiation does not cause the explosion of an article under normal conditions of transport. Such packages shall be assigned to compatibility groups D or E.".

2.1.3 Classification Procedures

2.1.3.5.5 Default fireworks classification table footnote

  2.1.3.5.5 In Note 1 replace "all pyrotechnic composition" with "all pyrotechnic substances" and the existing Note 2 is replaced by the following:

  • "NOTE 2: "Flash composition" in this table refers to pyrotechnic substances in powder form or as pyrotechnic units as presented in the fireworks, that are used to produce an aural effect, or used as a bursting charge or lifting charge, unless the time taken for the pressure rise is demonstrated to be more than 8 ms for 0.5 g of pyrotechnic substance in the HSL Flash Composition Test in Appendix 7 of the United Nations Manual of Tests and Criteria.".

  2.1.3.5.5 Within the Default fireworks classification table, replace "pyrotechnic composition" with "pyrotechnic substance" whenever it appears.

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