Sec.29-349-378. Forbidden explosives list


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  • Explosives forbidden or not acceptable for transportation by these regulations shall include, but are not limited to:

    (a) Liquid nitroglycerin.

    (b) Dynamite (except gelatin dynamite) containing over 60 percent of liquid explosive ingredient.

    (c) Dynamite having an unsatisfactory absorbent or one that permit leakage of a liquid explosive ingredient under any conditions liable to exist during storage.

    (d) Nitrocellulose in a dry and uncompressed condition in quantity greater than 10 pounds net weight in one package.

    (e) Fulminate of mercury in a dry condition and fulminate of all other metals in any condition except as a component of manufactured articles not hereinafter forbidden.

    (f) Explosive compositions that ignite spontaneously or undergo marked decomposition rendering the products of their use more hazardous when subjected for 48 consecutive hours or less to a temperature of 167°F. (75°C.)

    (g) Explosives containing an ammonium salt and a chlorate.

    (h) New explosives until approved by the U.S. Department of Transportation except that a permit may be granted for transportation and possession for laboratory examination of such explosives when under development by responsible research organizations.

    (i) Explosives not packed or marked in accordance with the requirements of the U.S. Department of Transportation.

    (j) Explosives condemned by the U.S. Department of Transportation.

(Effective December 24, 1987)