EXPLOSIVES OR THERMIC COMPOSITIONS

**Definition:** This place covers:

Explosive compositions: compositions included are those containing both a fuel and sufficient oxidiser so that, upon initiation, they are capable of undergoing a chemical reaction of a relatively high rate of speed, resulting in the production of usable force for blasting, firearms, propelling missiles, or the like.

Thermic compositions; compositions included have

Compositions which are fuels for rocket engines and intended for reaction with an oxidant, excluding air, in order to provide thrust for motive power purposes.

Compositions used for affecting the explosion environment, e.g. for neutralising the poisonous gases of explosives or for cooling the explosion gases.

Methods or apparatus for preparing or treating, e.g. working-up, the compositions mentioned above, not otherwise provided for in the IPC.

Methods of using single substances as explosives.

Compositions mentioned above, defined by structure or arrangement of the components or products.

**Limiting references (this place does not cover):** - Demolition agents based on cementious or like materials -> C04B41/0009 - Detonating or priming devices, fuses, chemical lighters or pyrophoric compositions -> C06C - Mechanical aspects of coated explosive charges -> F42B - Blasting -> F42D

**Glossary:** - Nitrated: Compounds having a nitro group or a nitrate ester group.