Explosives shipping classification system
- Explosives shipping classification system
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The matrix of the various United Nations Explosives shipping classification system and typical uses. Each classification consists of a Class Number that indicates the shipping hazard and a Compatibility group suffix describing the type of material in general. This is not to be relied upon for the United States:
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Primary explosive substance
A
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Article, primary explosive, without two protective features
B
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Propellant
C
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Aricle, Secondary Explosive or primary explosive with two protective features
D
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Pyrotechnics
G
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Extremely Insensitive
N
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Packed so as to not hinder near-by firefighters
S
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| 1.1 - Mass explosion Possible |
1.1A
Mercury fulminate, Lead azide Etc.
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1.1B
Blasting caps
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1.1C |
1.1D
Detonating cord, Blasting Explosives
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1.1G
Flash powder, Bulk Salutes
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| 1.2 - Projecton but not mass explosion |
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1.2B |
1.2C |
1.2D |
1.2G
Fireworks (Rare)
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| 1.3 - Fire, minor blast |
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1.3C |
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1.3G
Display Fireworks
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| 1.4 - Minor explosion hazard. |
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1.4B
Blasting Caps
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1.4C |
1.4D
Det. Cord
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1.4G
Consumer Fireworks, Proximate Pyro
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1.4S
Proximate Pyro, Blasting Caps Small Arms Ammunition
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| 1.5 - Blasting Agent, very insensitive |
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1.5D
Blasting Agents
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| 1.6 - Explosives, extremely insensitive, no mass explosions |
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1.6N |
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