HAZMAT Class 1 Explosives

Explosives are defined as any substance or article, including a device that is designed to function by explosion or that, by chemical reaction within itself, is able to function in a similar manner.

An explosive substance is any solid or liquid that is capable of producing a chemical reaction with a temperature, pressure, and speed that causes damage to surroundings.

An explosive article is an article or device that contains one or more explosive substances.

Primary Hazards

All explosive articles, substances, and devices should be considered an extreme hazard if they are involved in a fire. Potential hazards of explosive articles and substances include:

• Thermal heat
• Projectiles - may project fragments up to 1,600 m (or 1 mile)
• Fire - may be ignited by heat, sparks, flame, friction, or shock
• Toxic - fire may produce irritating, corrosive, or toxic gases
• Blasts

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