SB 742-1
sample will be selected and examined for evidence of W-5. Specific inspection points.
nitroglycerin (liquid or crystal) exudation on the exterior of the
Items will be inspected and classified according to this supply
stick and/or packing material.
bulletin and table W-1.
Classification
Application
Inspection
Inspection
Method
Description
1. Critical:
a. Smokeless powder absorbing moisture
Visual
b. Smokeless powder container broken or leaking
Visual
c. Smokeless powder container missing top
Visual
d. Exudation (liquid substance) on commercial dynamite
Visual
e. Crystallization on commercial dynamite
Visual
f. Commercial dynamite frozen
Manual
2. Major:
a. Outer pack weathered or damaged to extent that contents
Visual
cannot be protected
b. Outer pack with nail protruding into interior of box
Visual
c. Metal containers damaged
Visual
d. Water gel explosive plastic covering punctured, broken,
Visual
torn, cut, gouged or otherwise damaged, exposing explosive
e. Water gel explosive with expired shelf life
Visual
f. Commercial dynamite with expired shelf life
Visual
g. Water gel explosive packing (sawdust) damp or wet
Visual
h. Charge, demolition block .5 lb. TNT crushed or with
Visual
exudation, crumbling, disintegration of covering and cracking
of explosive surface
i. Charge, demolition block .5 lb. TNT activator well
Visual
plugged with foreign matter
j. Charge, demolition block .5 lb. TNT Fiberboard container
Visual
of end plates cut, torn, gouged, or otherwise damaged to
extent that explosive is exposed or flaking
k. Detonating cord broken, chewed, mutilated, exposing
Visual
explosive
l. Detonating cord soaked (water)
Visual
m. Commercial dynamite wrapping loose, cut, torn, gouged,
Visual
or otherwise damaged to extent that explosive is exposed
n. Commercial dynamite cartridge (sticks) broken
Visual
o. Commercial dynamite having a dark color, is soft and
Visual/Manual
mushy
3. Minor:
a. Outer pack with board(s) loose, split, or warped
Visual/Manual
b. Outer pack with evidence of dry rot, mildew, mold,
Visual
dampness, or termite infestation
c. Outer pack missing wooden knot, size and location being
Visual
such that material is not adequately protected
d. Outer pack markings missing, misleading, incomplete, or
Visual
unidentifiable
e. Inner pack markings missing or obliterated
Visual
f. Container contaminated with explosives
Visual
g. Smokeless powder loose in M19A1 container
Visual
h. Demolition charge, M112 Mylar film covering punctured,
Visual
torn, cut, gouged or otherwise damaged to extent that
explosive is exposed
i. Demolition charge, M112 protective cover strip missing
Visual
j. Charge, demolition block .5 lb. TNT with presence of
Visual
mildew, mold or dampness
a. Commercial dynamite when stored in temperatures
exceeding 70 degrees Fahrenheit will require increased
surveillance procedures to inspect for presence of exudation.
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