Classification of explosives. Period covered: April--June 1976. [Transport safety of TATB and RX-03-BB]

Abstract

Pure TATB and RX-03-BB were subjected to tests described in 1 D~partment of the•Army Technical Bulletin TB 700-2 for classirication of explosives •for shipment. Tests conducted includediimpact sensitivity, thermal •. stability, detonation, ignition/and unconfined burning, and NOL card gap. B~sed on the test ~esults and the interpretation-procedures in the. r~ference document~ pure TATB at a density of 1.841' Mgfm3 should be classified as Class A (Military Type 7) and 'RX-03-BB at a density of •.1.899 Mg/m3 should be classified/as Class B (Military Type 2).