Explosives shipping classification system
A matrix of the United Nations explosives shipping classification system and examples of typical materials. Each classification consists of a Sub Class Number that indicates the type of hazard and a Compatibility group suffix describing which types of product may inhabit the same means of containment.
This is not to be relied upon for the United States
Primary explosive substance
Article, primary explosive, without two protective features
Propellant
Article, Secondary Explosive or primary explosive with two protective features
Article with Secondary Explosive, not self initiating, with propelling charge
Article with Secondary Explosive, self initiating
Pyrotechnics
Containing White Phosphorus
Containing a flammable liquid or gel
Containing a toxic substance
Presenting a special risk requiring isolation
Extremely Insensitive
Packed so as to not hinder near-by firefighters
Mass explosion Possible
Mercury fulminate, Lead azide Etc.
Detonating cord, Blasting Explosives
Flash powder, Bulk Salutes
Projection but not mass explosion
Fireworks (Rare)
Fire, minor blast
Display Fireworks
Minor explosion hazard.
Blasting Caps
Det. Cord
Consumer Fireworks, Proximate Pyro
Proximate Pyro, Blasting Caps Small Arms Ammunition
Blasting Agent, very insensitive
Blasting Agents
Explosives, extremely insensitive, no mass explosions
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