Final Hazard Classification Request for Not More Than 5 Percent Explosives in Solvent Mixtures
This report requests a non-explosive hazard classification of trace explosives in solution. UN Series 1 and 2 explosive hazard classification tests were performed on a simulated worst-case waste stream of five (5) percent by weight of explosive (CL-20) dissolved in a solvent solution (acetone) for transport and storage. The explosive hazard classification test results reported the sample to be non-explosive and the report provides the necessary data for the Department of Transportation to determine and assign the appropriate hazard class for five (5) percent or less of trace explosive in solvent solutions when being shipped and/or stored. Based on the test results, this report requests that the Department of Transportation assign a hazard class of 3, Desensitized explosive liquid, n.o.s. for this type of substance.